Small in size. Anything but subtle in color.
At 0.44 carats, this sapphire might not be the largest stone in the room – but it carries itself with a confidence that has nothing to do with size. The dimensions of 5.17 × 4.03 mm form a compact, well-proportioned oval with genuine presence. It works beautifully in delicate settings and holds its own as an accent stone alongside larger gems.
The real story here is the color. IGI Antwerp grades it as "Deep Purplish Pink" – and that description earns its place. This is not a light, cheerful pink. It is deep, rich, and saturated – a dark purplish rose that draws the eye without demanding it. For a stone of this size to carry this much color intensity is genuinely impressive.
And it is unheated. IGI confirms no signs of thermal treatment, meaning the color is entirely natural – no enhancement, no intervention. At this level of saturation, that matters.
The minor inclusions are negligible. The IGI Antwerp certificate provides full confidence in quality and identity.
A small stone with a strong argument. For those who know what they are looking for.
