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Interactive Sapphire Color Chart

Interactive Sapphire Color Chart

Explore natural loose sapphires by color and find the right gemstone for your custom ring. Start with our Ultimate Sapphire Buying Guide for the full picture.

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CG8469

1.45 ct Natural Heat-Treated Purple Sapphire – Cushion Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)

$2,030.00 USD

CG8454

1.63 ct Natural Heat-Treated Orange Sapphire – Oval Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)

$2,445.00 USD

CG8468

1.44 ct Natural Unheated Yellow Sapphire – Round Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)

$1,782.00 USD
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CG8466

1.79 ct Natural Clarity-Enhanced Tsavorite Garnet – Round Cut | GIA Certified | Kenya

$1,790.00 USD

CG8465

1.86 ct Natural Untreated Tsavorite Garnet – Cushion Cut | GIA Certified | Kenya

$2,805.00 USD

CG8464

1.16 ct Natural Heat-Treated Yellow Sapphire – Emerald Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)

$702.00 USD

CG8463

1.62 ct Natural Heat-Treated Pink Sapphire – Emerald Cut | GIA Certified | Madagascar

$1,458.00 USD

CG8460

1.06 ct Natural Untreated Tsavorite Garnet – Cushion Cut | GIA Certified | Kenya

$1,590.00 USD

CG8459

1.20 ct Natural Unheated Purple Sapphire – Oval Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)

$1,200.00 USD

CG8458

2.05 ct Natural Heat-Treated Blue Sapphire – Radiant Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)

$3,690.00 USD

CG8457

1.75 ct Natural Heat-Treated Blue Sapphire – Round Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)

$2,816.00 USD

CG8456

1.65 ct Natural Unheated Ruby – Oval Cut | GIA Certified | Madagascar

$11,550.00 USD

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Ahmed Shareek

Senior Gemologist & Proprietor

Crescent Gems

Ahmed Shareek

Ahmed Shareek is the founder of Crescent Gems and has over 26 years of experience in the natural colored gemstone industry. Since establishing the company in 2000, he has specialized in sourcing high-quality sapphires and other fine gemstones directly from leading mining regions, including Sri Lanka (Ceylon).

Drawing on decades of hands-on experience in gemstone sourcing, evaluation, and cutting, Ahmed writes practical guides to help buyers understand gemstone quality, treatments, origins, pricing, and value. His goal is to provide clear, reliable information that enables customers to purchase natural gemstones with confidence.

Why Buy from Crescent Gems


Choosing a gemstone for an engagement ring or important piece of jewellery is a deeply personal decision. It is often a meaningful purchase made only a few times in a lifetime, so trust, accurate information and expert guidance matter. Crescent Gems combines more than 25 years of gemstone experience with direct sourcing, careful cutting and transparent treatment disclosure to help you choose with confidence

Natural, earth-mined gemstones only

Direct sourcing from leading mining regions

No synthetic, flux-filled or beryllium-diffused stones

In-house cutting and recutting

FREE Shipping within USA and Low rates for international orders.

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14-day returns

Free US return shipping

GIA reports for significant gemstones

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