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A natural 1.20 carat white sapphire in a baguette cut, colorless and untreated, documented on AGCL Report #M263119. Baguette-cut white sapphire is an unusual format — the long, narrow rectangular shape with step facets is most commonly used for diamond accent stones in channel-set rings and bracelet bands, but in a natural 1.20-carat colorless sapphire, it functions as a distinctive elongated center stone. Step facets in a baguette emphasize interior depth and colorlessness rather than surface sparkle.
Expert Opinion
Ahmed Shareek's Assessment
"Baguette-cut colorless sapphire over a carat isn't something we see often — the shape is usually reserved for small diamond accents, so a 1.20 ct natural stone cut this way is unusual, and genuinely useful for anyone building an east-west or channel-set design that a round or oval won't fit."
Rarity Analysis
A few factors make this cut-size combination genuinely uncommon:
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Color: Natural colorless corundum, untreated.
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Size: 1.20 ct in a baguette is an uncommon weight-to-shape pairing — baguettes are typically cut from smaller rough or used as accent melee, not as carat-plus center stones.
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Treatment: AGCL Report #M263119 confirms no indication of heating.
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Clarity: Graded loupe-clean, a standard the step-cut baguette format makes harder to hide flaws under, since step facets expose inclusions more readily than brilliant cuts.
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Documentation: Independently lab-certified with weight, shape, and treatment status confirmed.
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Combined effect: an untreated, loupe-clean, carat-plus baguette is a genuinely uncommon cut-size-treatment combination in colorless sapphire.
Buying Guidance
A few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:
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Setting design: at 7.25 x 5.06 mm, this stone needs a setting built for its elongated rectangular outline — a custom or semi-custom mounting is often required for baguettes.
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Corner protection: baguette corners are more exposed than rounded shapes; a protective prong or channel setting is recommended for daily wear.
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Clarity visibility: step facets in a baguette reveal inclusions more readily than brilliant cuts; request additional photos if clarity is a priority.
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Certification: retain the AGCL report as your primary treatment documentation.
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Use the Try Before You Buy option if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.
Learn More About This Gemstone
Gemstone Data — At a Glance
| Item # |
CG8393 |
| Carat Weight |
1.20 ct |
| Species / Variety |
Natural Corundum — White (Colorless) Sapphire |
| Shape / Cut |
Baguette, Step Cut |
| Dimensions |
7.25 x 5.06 x 3.14 mm |
| Color / Intensity |
White (Colorless) |
| Phenomenon |
None |
| Treatment |
Unheated — No Indication of Heating per AGCL Report #M263119 |
| Origin |
Sri Lanka (Ceylon) (store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL report) |
| Clarity |
Loupe Clean — eye-clean, no visible inclusions under normal viewing |
| Transparency |
Transparent |
| Hardness |
9 (Mohs) |
| Certification |
AGCL Report #M263119 |
Why Choose this 1.20 ct Baguette White Sapphire?
Baguette-cut colorless sapphire at 1.20 carats is the format for designers working with elongated, channel-set, or east-west designs where a standard round or oval would be the obvious choice. The baguette's long rectangular silhouette creates a modern, linear look that suits art deco and minimalist aesthetics. Untreated status means the colorlessness is entirely natural.
Key Benefits of this Natural White Sapphire
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Untreated Natural Colorless
No heat treatment — natural colorless corundum exactly as found.
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Baguette Cut Distinction
Long rectangular step-cut format — the elongated silhouette for linear and channel-set designs.
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Mohs 9 Hardness
The most durable colorless gemstone alternative to diamond.
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Above-1-Carat Size
1.20 carats in a baguette — sufficient for a visible elongated center stone or channel position.
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Step-Cut Interior Depth
Baguette facets create interior clarity depth rather than surface sparkle.
Features
- Carat Weight: 1.20 Carats
- Gem Type: Natural White Sapphire
- Shape: Baguette
- Cut Style: Step Cut
- Treatment: Unheated — No Indication of Heating per AGCL Report #M263119
- Color: White (Colorless)
- Clarity: Loupe Clean — eye-clean, no visible inclusions under normal viewing
- Transparency: Transparent
- Origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) (store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL report)
- Certification: AGCL Report #M263119
- Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale
This 1.20 ct baguette white sapphire has been hand-selected for colorlessness and the clarity that the step-cut baguette format demands — step facets reveal everything, making loupe-clean clarity especially valuable.
Why Customers Love This Gemstone
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Untreated Colorless: Natural — no coating, no treatment.
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Baguette Format: The elongated step-cut for linear, channel-set, and east-west designs.
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Hardest Colorless Alternative: Mohs 9 — only diamond exceeds it.
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Trusted Source: Untreated status disclosed honestly, selected for colorlessness.
Owning this 1.20 ct baguette white sapphire means choosing the most distinctive format for colorless sapphire — the elongated step-cut for modern and architectural jewelry design.
Perfect Uses for this 1.20 ct Baguette White Sapphire
- East-west ring center stone
- Channel-set band center position
- Art deco or linear pendant
- Three-stone ring center with trillion or baguette sides
- Collectors of unusual-cut colorless sapphires