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

A natural 1.62 ct pink sapphire from Madagascar, heat treated, measuring 7.05 x 5.45 x 4.33 mm, with GIA Sapphire Origin Report #2241032070. The report gives the shape as Octagonal and the cutting style as Step Cut; the trade name for that pairing is an emerald cut, and it is the trade's name, not the report's. Pink is one of sapphire's most consistently in-demand colors, prized for pairing naturally with rose gold and suiting nearly every skin tone — and Madagascar leads the world for it: GIA's own field research describes the Ilakaka–Sakaraha deposit as probably the world's main source for pink sapphire. The step facets return light in a smaller number of broad, ordered flashes rather than the many small ones a brilliant cut gives. The report states the weight, the measurements, the shape, the cutting style and the color, and records heating; Madagascar it gives as GIA's geographic origin opinion, printing alongside it that any statement on geographic origin is an expert opinion based on a collection of observations and analytical data.

Rarity Analysis

Pink is one of sapphire's most commercially desirable colors, not a rarity story — its value lies in consistent demand and versatility rather than scarcity. What sets an individual pink sapphire apart is saturation, evenness, documentation, and cut quality.

• Color: GIA records the color as Pink. That is one word, and it is the whole of the color statement on the report: a GIA colored-stone report carries no saturation grade, no tone grade and no secondary hue. Anything said beyond that word is description, not a graded fact.
• Shape and cutting style: The report gives these as two separate fields — Shape: Octagonal, Cutting Style: Step Cut. An octagonal outline finished with step faceting is what the trade calls an emerald cut. We use the trade name because buyers search for it, and we say where it comes from.
• Origin: Madagascar, given as GIA's geographic origin opinion. GIA's own field research describes the Ilakaka–Sakaraha field as probably the world's main source for pink sapphire — so this is the leading origin for the color, not an alternative to one.
• Cut: Step faceting puts large, flat, parallel planes on the stone. The optical result is fewer and broader flashes of returned light than a brilliant cut gives, and a more open view into the stone. That is a statement about light: the cut does not change the color.
• Documentation: GIA Sapphire Origin Report #2241032070 states the weight, the measurements, the shape, the cutting style and the color, and records heating. Origin it gives as an opinion, with a printed disclaimer to that effect. That is more than most commercial pink sapphire carries, and every line of it can be checked against the stone.
• Combined effect: A GIA-documented pink sapphire at a wearable size, cut in a style that shows the stone rather than hiding it. That is a well-rounded buy rather than a rare find — the appeal is documentation and wearability, not scarcity.

Buying Guidance

A few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:

• Set expectations correctly: pink sapphire is a popular, moderately common commercial color, not a rarity play — buy it for its versatility and wearability, not for scarcity-driven appreciation.
• Check the price-per-carat context: at $1,458 for 1.62 carats, this stone runs about $900 per carat — on the accessible end for a GIA-documented, well-cut pink sapphire, and worth comparing against undocumented "pink" material sold without lab backing, which can carry hidden treatment or origin uncertainty.
• Plan the metal pairing: pink sapphire pairs naturally with rose gold and works with yellow gold too; white metals give a cooler, more contrasted look. That is a matter of taste rather than a property of the stone.
• View it in more than one light source: any colored stone can look different under daylight and under warm indoor light, and a photograph is taken under one of them — ask for images or video in both before committing. That is general advice about looking at gemstones, not a claim about how this one behaves.
• Verify documentation, not just description: confirm GIA Report #2241032070's weight and measurements match the physical stone before purchase, and treat any comparable "pink sapphire" listing without lab documentation as a red flag, not a bargain.
• 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

• Pink Sapphire — The Complete Buyer's Guide to Color, Origin, and Value
• Emerald Cut Sapphire — The Complete Guide to the Step Cut That Shows Everything
• Madagascar Sapphire — A Guide to the Modern Origin
• Sapphire Colors Explained — Every Color, What Causes It, and How to Choose
• How Sapphire Heat Treatment Works
• What Is a GIA Sapphire Report and How Do You Read One?
• Yellow Gold vs. White Gold vs. Platinum for Sapphire Rings
• The Ultimate Guide to Buying Natural Loose Sapphires

Why Choose this 1.62 ct Emerald-Cut Pink Sapphire?

Pink sapphire is one of the most consistently popular sapphire colors, and this is a clean, well-documented example of it at a size you can actually wear. The step facets give a calm, architectural face-up look — broad flashes of returned light rather than the scatter of a round or cushion. At 1.62 carats from Madagascar, with GIA Sapphire Origin Report #2241032070 stating the weight, measurements, shape, cutting style and color and recording heating, this is a well-specified stone in one of sapphire's most versatile colors.

Key Benefits of this Natural Pink Sapphire

• Popular, Versatile Color
  Pink sapphire is one of the most consistently in-demand sapphire colors, suiting nearly every skin tone and setting.
• Octagonal Step Cut
  GIA gives the shape as Octagonal and the cutting style as Step Cut — the pairing the trade calls an emerald cut.
• GIA-Documented
  Species, weight, dimensions, shape, cutting style and color stated on GIA Sapphire Origin Report #2241032070, with heating recorded and origin given as GIA's opinion.
• Madagascar Origin
  GIA's field research describes Madagascar's Ilakaka–Sakaraha field as probably the world's main source for pink sapphire.
• Step-Cut Format
  Large parallel facets return light in broad, ordered flashes and give a clean, architectural face-up appearance.
• Rose Gold Synergy
  Pink reads beautifully against rose gold, and works with yellow gold as well.
• Durable for Daily Wear
  Corundum is 9 on the Mohs scale, which measures scratch resistance — a species constant, not a grade for this stone.

Features

• Carat Weight: 1.62 Carats
• Gem Type: Natural Sapphire
• Variety: Pink Sapphire
• Shape: Octagonal (GIA)
• Cut Style: Step Cut (GIA) — the trade name for this pairing is "emerald cut"
• Dimensions: 7.05 x 5.45 x 4.33mm
• Origin: Madagascar — GIA geographic origin opinion
• Heating: Heated (GIA)
• Color: Pink (GIA)
• Clarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing — our own assessment, not a GIA grade
• Transparency: Transparent
• Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale — scratch resistance; a corundum species constant
• Laboratory Report: GIA Sapphire Origin Report #2241032070

This 1.62 ct pink sapphire is sold as a single unmounted stone, hand-selected and cut in a style that shows it plainly, with the GIA report to check it against.

Care

• Clean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush
• Store separately to avoid surface contact
• Remove before heavy physical activity
• Avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners

What's Included with this Pink Sapphire

• GIA Sapphire Origin Report #2241032070
• Gemstone packed in a gem sleeve

Perfect Uses for this 1.62 ct Pink Sapphire

• Engagement ring center or accent stone
• Rose gold pendant or cocktail ring
• Versatile everyday sapphire in a popular color
• Statement piece in a clean, architectural cut
• Rose or yellow gold jewelry commission