{"title":"GIA Certified Purple Sapphires - Lab-Verified Natural Star Sapphires","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple sapphire is a rare and striking color in its own right, and every stone in this collection carries an added phenomenon: six-ray asterism, the star effect that appears as a moving light pattern across the dome of a cabochon-cut stone. Every piece here ships with a GIA identification or origin report, confirming the stone is natural corundum with treatment status disclosed plainly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy GIA-certified purple\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePurple sapphire is corundum colored by a combination of trace iron, titanium, and chromium, and star sapphire in particular relies on precisely oriented rutile inclusions to produce asterism — a combination rare enough that independent lab confirmation carries real weight. A GIA report confirms the stone is natural corundum, states whether it has been heat-treated, and for many pieces offers an origin opinion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe star.\u003c\/strong\u003e Look for a sharp, well-centered six-ray star that moves cleanly across the dome under a single light source — the sharper and more centered the star, the more desirable the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment.\u003c\/strong\u003e Star sapphires in this collection are predominantly unheated, since heat treatment can affect asterism; treatment status is confirmed on the GIA report and stated plainly on every product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every stone here carries a GIA report; the issuing lab and report number are noted on the product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShop more phenomenal sapphire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/natural-star-sapphires-six-ray-asterism-unheated-ceylon\"\u003eStar Sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gia-certified-stones\"\u003eAll GIA Certified Stones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gia-certified-color-change-sapphires\"\u003eGIA Certified Color-Change Sapphires\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-sapphire-gemstones\"\u003eAll Sapphire (every color)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLearn more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eHow to Read a GIA Sapphire Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eUltimate Sapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eWhat Is an Unheated Sapphire?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHave a question about a specific report or want help choosing? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:crescentgems@gmail.com\"\u003ecrescentgems@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e — we respond personally within one business day. Every loose stone qualifies for our 14-day return policy. Select pieces are available through our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/try-before-you-buy-loose-gemstone\"\u003eTry-On program\u003c\/a\u003e. Free US shipping on every order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"3-40-ct-oval-purple-strong-star-sapphire-unheated-gia","title":"3.40 ct Natural Unheated Purple Star Sapphire – Oval cabochon Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003e3.40 carat oval cabochon purple Strong Star Sapphire from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), unheated, measuring 8.64 × 6.76 × 5.69 mm. The stone displays a sharp, six-rayed silver star across its domed surface under directional light — the asterism phenomenon produced by microscopic rutile needle inclusions aligned within the crystal. Purple body color with a well-centered, fully formed star. Unheated and untreated: the color and asterism are entirely natural. Accompanied by a GIA report confirming weight, dimensions, origin, and unheated status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e60000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e60000\"\u003e The star is visible only under a single directional light source — direct sunlight, a flashlight, or a spotlight. It will not appear under diffuse or overhead ambient lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: CG8293\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 3.40 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 8.64 × 6.76 × 5.69 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Purple Star Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Oval cabochon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhenomenon: Six-ray asterism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: None — unheated and untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Opaque (characteristic of star sapphire)\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\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately to avoid surface contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove before heavy physical activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s included with Strong Star Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemstone packed in a gem sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42665945923651,"sku":"CG8293","price":2380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/stone_CG8293_image-1.jpg?v=1778308923"},{"product_id":"purple-oval-ceylon-sapphire-27","title":"3.26 ct Natural Unheated Purple Star Sapphire – Oval Cabochon Cut | GIA Certified","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 3.26 ct Oval Purple Star Sapphire displaying a six-rayed asterism, cut as an oval cabochon, completely unheated, with a GIA report. The six-rayed star is caused by aligned rutile needles within the corundum crystal — when illuminated by a single directional light source (flashlight, sunlight, spotlight), the needle inclusions reflect a sharp, silver-white star that crosses at the apex of the cabochon. This stone's purple body color creates a dramatic contrast with the silver star, a pairing that makes purple star sapphire one of the most visually striking phenomenon gemstones available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant: the star is only visible under direct single-source light — sunlight, flashlight, or a spotlight. It will not appear under diffuse room lighting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 3.26 ct Oval Purple Star Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 3.26 carats with a GIA report and unheated status, this sits at the premium end of star sapphire collecting. The GIA report confirms the asterism phenomenon, weight, and dimensions — documentation that is rare for star sapphires, which are typically sold without formal certification. 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