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Madagascar has become one of the most important sources for vivid pink sapphire, producing stones with strong color saturation in the pink range — often more saturated than equivalent Ceylon material at the same price tier. At 2.20 carats with GIA documentation, this is a well-specified stone for engagement and collector use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 2.20 ct Madagascar Pink Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMadagascar pink sapphire has earned its position in the fine colored gemstone market for one reason: the saturation. Heat-treated Madagascar material in the vivid pink range delivers color performance that rivals Ceylon material at a different price point, and the GIA report on this stone provides independent documentation of origin, weight, and treatment status. At 2.20 carats, this is a substantial oval center stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Pink Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA-Documented Madagascar Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndependent confirmation of origin, weight, dimensions, and treatment status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid Pink Saturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMadagascar produces some of the most saturated pink sapphires available at the commercial level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstantial 2+ Carat Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOval center stone size in a color that is most impactful above 1.5 carats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOval Cut Face-Up Presence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBroad face-up surface maximizes the visual impact of vivid pink color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable for Daily Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 2.20 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Pink Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Madagascar — GIA confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heat Treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2.20 ct Madagascar pink sapphire has been hand-selected for the vividness and evenness of its pink color — the factor that most determines performance in pink engagement and jewelry stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Customers Love This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA Documentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Origin and treatment confirmed by independent lab — not a seller's claim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar Saturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vivid pink range that this origin is known for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenter Stone Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2+ carats in an oval is a commanding engagement ring stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every claim documented, treatment disclosed honestly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 2.20 ct GIA-documented Madagascar pink sapphire means investing in a stone whose color intensity and origin are independently confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 2.20 ct Pink Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom pendant or cocktail ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of GIA-documented pink sapphires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnniversary or milestone gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestment in the documented Madagascar pink category\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42665946054723,"sku":"CG8285","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/stone_CG8285_image-1.jpg?v=1778308923"},{"product_id":"2-68ct-blue-sapphire","title":"2.68 ct Cushion Ceylon Blue Sapphire ~ Heat Treated, GIA","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 2.68 carat blue sapphire in a cushion cut, from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), heat treated, with a GIA report. At 2.68 carats with GIA documentation and Ceylon origin confirmed, this stone sits in the range where all three premium factors — size above 2 carats, certified origin, and major lab documentation — combine in a single stone. The cushion cut deepens the Ceylon blue saturation and creates the warm, glowing quality that makes cushion-cut blue sapphire the most historically resonant center stone format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 2.68 ct GIA Ceylon Blue Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCeylon blue sapphire above 2 carats with GIA documentation represents a meaningful tier above the commercial sub-1-carat market. The cushion cut is the format most associated with the finest Ceylon blue sapphires historically — the cut that the Duchess of Cambridge's engagement ring popularized globally, and the shape that most effectively showcases the deep, glowing saturation of vivid Ceylon blue. The GIA report provides independent confirmation of origin, weight, and treatment status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA-Confirmed Ceylon Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndependent documentation of Sri Lanka origin, weight, dimensions, and treatment status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbove-2-Carat Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCeylon blues above 2 carats with major lab certification are a premium tier above commercial sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCushion Cut Color Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rounded corner geometry concentrates saturation — the format most associated with the finest historical blue sapphires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Treated to Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStandard industry heat treatment — fully disclosed, accepted commercial norm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable for Daily Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 2.68 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Cushion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Ceylon (Sri Lanka) — GIA confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heat Treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2.68 ct GIA Ceylon blue sapphire has been hand-selected for the vividness and evenness of its blue — the quality that makes cushion-cut Ceylon sapphires the most consistently sought center stones in fine colored gemstone jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Customers Love This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA Documentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Origin and quality independently confirmed — not a seller's claim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbove-2-Carat Ceylon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium size and origin in a single GIA-documented stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCushion Cut Heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The format most associated with the world's finest blue sapphires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every attribute confirmed, treatment disclosed honestly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 2.68 ct GIA Ceylon blue sapphire means choosing the combination that most consistently defines a fine blue sapphire engagement stone — size, origin, cut, and documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 2.68 ct Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestment-grade sapphire collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom statement pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of GIA-documented Ceylon sapphires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignificant anniversary gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42736923115587,"sku":"CG8341","price":7504.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_18f99f2a-cf6d-40f6-ad28-b57cadb9e803.jpg?v=1778351857"},{"product_id":"2-50ct-blue-sapphire","title":"2.74 ct Oval Ceylon Blue Sapphire ~ Heat Treated, GIA","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 2.74 carat blue sapphire in an oval cut, from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), heat treated, with a GIA report. Ceylon blue sapphire above 2.5 carats with GIA documentation occupies the upper tier of commercial blue sapphire — large enough for a commanding center stone, origin-confirmed, and independently documented. The oval cut at this weight spreads the Ceylon blue across a broad face-up surface, making the color visible and vivid at any wearing distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 2.74 ct GIA Ceylon Blue Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe GIA report on this stone confirms all the attributes that define premium blue sapphire: Ceylon origin, weight, dimensions, and treatment status — independently documented, not claimed by the seller. At 2.74 carats in an oval, this is a center stone with genuine visual presence, and the combination of above-2.5-carat weight with GIA-certified Ceylon origin places it clearly above commercial single-carat material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA-Confirmed Ceylon Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndependent documentation of Sri Lanka origin, weight, dimensions, and treatment status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbove-2.5-Carat Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA commanding center stone weight — significantly above the typical commercial 1-carat range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOval Cut Color Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBroad face-up surface maximizes Ceylon blue visibility at wearing distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Documentation Tier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGIA report distinguishes this stone from commercially undocumented material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable for Daily Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 2.74 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Ceylon (Sri Lanka) — GIA confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heat Treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2.74 ct GIA Ceylon blue sapphire has been hand-selected for the vividness and evenness of its blue and the quality of its oval cut — the standard applied to every premium stone in this catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Customers Love This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA Documentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Origin and quality independently confirmed — the standard for premium blue sapphire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommanding Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.74 carats in an oval — a stone with real visual weight and presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeylon Blue Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e The benchmark origin for vivid blue sapphire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every attribute documented, treatment disclosed honestly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 2.74 ct GIA Ceylon blue sapphire means investing in a stone with the size, origin, and documentation that define premium blue sapphire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 2.74 ct Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestment-grade sapphire collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom statement pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of GIA-documented Ceylon blue sapphires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignificant anniversary gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42798902345795,"sku":"CG8353","price":6528.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_6f63bd02-c3b4-4d9c-8e6b-adf231366eae.jpg?v=1778352011"},{"product_id":"2-04-ct-square-cushion-natural-blue-sapphire-gia","title":"2.04 ct Square Cushion Blue Sapphire ~ Unheated, GIA","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 2.04 carat blue sapphire in a square cushion cut, completely unheated, with a GIA report. Square cushion blue sapphire is an unusual format — the 1:1 length-to-width ratio of a square outline is rarer than rectangular or oval cushions in colored gemstones, and the combination of square cushion cut with unheated status and GIA documentation at 2+ carats makes this stone genuinely uncommon. The GIA report confirms no evidence of heat treatment, the Ceylon-standard blue, and the documented weight and dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 2.04 ct Unheated Square Cushion Blue Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe square cushion cut concentrates blue saturation across a balanced, equal-sided face — the 1:1 ratio distributes color evenly, without the elongating effect of rectangular cuts or the circular framing of round cuts. 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