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A natural 0.60 carat violet sapphire in an emerald cut, completely unheated, documented on AGCL Report #M262745. Emerald-cut violet sapphire is a rare format at this size — most sub-carat violet material is cut oval or round for weight efficiency, and the step facets of an emerald cut demand better clarity than brilliant formats. At 0.60 carats, the emerald cut creates an architectural small stone with interior depth and quiet elegance, where the violet color reads through the step facets rather than across a brilliant surface.
Expert Opinion
Ahmed Shareek's Assessment
"The step facets on this 0.60 ct emerald cut let the violet read as depth rather than sparkle — a look you rarely see in violet sapphire this small, since most sub-carat violet rough is cut as ovals or rounds for yield rather than step-faceted. AGCL Report #M262745 confirms the color is entirely natural, unheated."
Rarity Analysis
Violet sapphire is an uncommon body color overall, and emerald cutting adds a second, independent layer of rarity on top of the color.
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Color: Violet occupies the transition zone between blue and purple and represents a minority share of overall sapphire production.
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Size: 0.60 carats is a small stone; most emerald-cut sapphire inventory in this weight range is blue or yellow, not violet.
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Treatment: Violet sapphire color is commonly enhanced by heat; this stone's hue is natural and confirmed unheated per AGCL Report #M262745.
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Cut: Emerald cutting is uncommon for sub-carat violet material because step facets show inclusions more readily and demand cleaner rough than brilliant cuts.
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Documentation: AGCL Report #M262745 confirms natural corundum, weight, cut, and no indication of heating.
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Combined effect: An unheated violet sapphire in emerald cut at this size sits at the intersection of three uncommon factors at once — not any single one alone.
Buying Guidance
A few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:
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View under a single overhead light source to see how the step facets handle the violet color — emerald cuts display color and clarity differently than brilliant cuts.
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Choose a setting with corner protection: the 5.86 x 3.90 mm elongated outline suits a four-prong or bezel setting that guards the step-cut corners.
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Ask any competing seller for lab-documented treatment status: step-cut violet sapphire described as unheated should always carry third-party confirmation.
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Weigh availability against the Rarity Analysis above: emerald-cut violet sapphire is a narrow category even before considering treatment status.
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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 # |
CG8383 |
| Carat Weight |
0.60 ct |
| Species / Variety |
Corundum / Violet Sapphire |
| Shape / Cut |
Emerald Cut, Step Cut |
| Dimensions |
5.86 x 3.90 x 2.52 mm |
| Color / Intensity |
Violet |
| Phenomenon |
None |
| Treatment |
Unheated — No Indication of Heating (AGCL Report #M262745) |
| Origin |
Sri Lanka (Ceylon) — store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL report |
| Clarity |
Eye-clean |
| Transparency |
Transparent |
| Hardness |
9 (Mohs) |
| Certification |
AGCL Report #M262745 |
Why Choose this 0.60 ct Unheated Emerald-Cut Violet Sapphire?
An emerald cut at 0.60 carats in violet sapphire is genuinely uncommon — the combination of an architectural step cut format with a rare color in unheated quality makes this a distinctive small stone. The step facets create interior depth in the violet, revealing the color's subtlety rather than scattering it across a brilliant surface.
Key Benefits of this Natural Violet Sapphire
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Unheated Natural Violet
No thermal treatment — the natural violet-blue balance preserved exactly as formed.
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Emerald Cut Depth at Small Size
Step facets create interior depth in violet — a sophisticated look uncommon at sub-carat scale.
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Rare Format-Color Combination
Emerald-cut violet sapphire is uncommon at any size; at 0.60 carats it is genuinely rare.
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Architectural Pendant Scale
0.60 carats in a step-cut format — ideal for small pendants and earring settings.
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Durable for Daily Wear
Corundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.
Features
- Carat Weight: 0.60 Carats
- Gem Type: Natural Violet Sapphire
- Shape: Emerald Cut
- Cut Style: Emerald Cut
- Treatment: Unheated — No Indication of Heating per AGCL Report #M262745
- Color: Violet
- Clarity: 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 #M262745
- Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale
This 0.60 ct unheated emerald-cut violet sapphire has been hand-selected for the purity of its violet and the quality of its step-cut faceting — step facets reveal everything, so only clean stones suit this format even at small sizes.
Why Customers Love This Gemstone
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Unheated Violet: Natural color in the rarest format for this hue at this size.
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Step-Cut Sophistication: Interior depth at a small scale — elegant and contemplative.
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Format Rarity: Emerald-cut violet sapphire is genuinely uncommon in the market.
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Trusted Source: Treatment disclosed honestly, stone selected for color purity.
Owning this 0.60 ct unheated emerald-cut violet sapphire means choosing the unusual at every level — rare color, rare cut, natural treatment status, in a small stone that rewards close attention.
Perfect Uses for this 0.60 ct Emerald-Cut Violet Sapphire
- Architectural pendant center stone
- Earring center stones (pair)
- East-west small ring setting
- Collectors of unusual-cut small sapphires
- Custom geometric jewelry design
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