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A natural 0.50 carat violet sapphire in an oval cut, completely unheated, documented on AGCL Report #M262744. At exactly half a carat in an oval, this is a stone with a strong face-up presence for its weight — the oval outline spreads the violet across a broad surface, making the color visible and clear even at this sub-1-carat size. Violet sapphire sits in the hue zone between blue and purple, giving it a rich, distinctive character at any size. Unheated status is meaningful even at this weight.
Expert Opinion
Ahmed Shareek's Assessment
"This 0.50 ct oval spreads a rich violet across a broad face-up surface — for a stone this close to the half-carat threshold, the color reads with more presence than the weight alone suggests, and AGCL Report #M262744 confirms it's entirely natural, unheated color."
Rarity Analysis
Violet is a minority hue within overall sapphire production, distinct from both blue and purple, and this stone sits right at the practical threshold for a documented center stone.
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Color: Violet sapphire is a comparatively uncommon body color, occupying a narrower hue zone than blue, yellow, or pink material.
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Size: At 0.50 carats this sits at the practical minimum for center-stone use; most violet sapphire under a half-carat is sold as accent-only melee rather than a documented single stone.
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Treatment: Heat treatment is standard practice to develop or improve violet-toned corundum; this stone's color is natural and confirmed unheated per AGCL Report #M262744.
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Cut: Oval cutting is common generally, but combined with confirmed-unheated violet color at this exact weight, the pairing narrows availability.
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Documentation: AGCL Report #M262744 confirms natural corundum, weight, cut, and no indication of heating.
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Combined effect: Natural violet color, oval cut efficiency, and half-carat practicality rarely converge with lab-documented unheated status all at once.
Buying Guidance
A few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:
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View the stone face-up under daylight-equivalent lighting: oval cuts spread color evenly, so lighting temperature affects how saturated the violet reads.
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Confirm prong placement: the 5.98 x 3.86 mm elongated oval outline works well in a four-prong solitaire or east-west setting that protects the pointed ends.
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Match treatment disclosure when comparing similar stones: unheated status should be stated on the lab report itself, not just in the listing copy.
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Weigh availability against the Rarity Analysis above: sub-carat unheated violet sapphire in oval cut is a narrow niche, and an identical replacement at this exact size and color depth is not guaranteed.
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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 # |
CG8384 |
| Carat Weight |
0.50 ct |
| Species / Variety |
Corundum / Violet Sapphire |
| Shape / Cut |
Oval, Mixed Brilliant |
| Dimensions |
5.98 x 3.86 x 2.58 mm |
| Color / Intensity |
Violet |
| Phenomenon |
None |
| Treatment |
Unheated — No Indication of Heating (AGCL Report #M262744) |
| 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 #M262744 |
Why Choose this 0.50 ct Unheated Oval Violet Sapphire?
Violet sapphire in unheated quality at 0.50 carats is the format for earring centers, small pendant designs, and accent ring settings where a rich color at a practical weight is the goal. The oval cut maximizes the face-up color display for the half-carat weight, and the unheated status ensures the natural violet-blue balance that heat treatment would modify.
Key Benefits of this Natural Violet Sapphire
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Unheated Natural Violet
No thermal treatment — the rich violet-blue balance preserved as formed.
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Oval Color Spread
The oval outline maximizes face-up violet visibility at this sub-1-carat weight.
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Practical Half-Carat Weight
0.50 carats — the threshold for earring and pendant center stone applications.
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Rich Violet Character
Royal, saturated violet with inherent visual presence even at compact size.
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Durable for Daily Wear
Corundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.
Features
- Carat Weight: 0.50 Carats
- Gem Type: Natural Violet Sapphire
- Shape: Oval
- Cut Style: Mixed Brilliant
- Treatment: Unheated — No Indication of Heating per AGCL Report #M262744
- 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 #M262744
- Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale
This 0.50 ct unheated oval violet sapphire has been hand-selected for the richness of its violet and the quality of its oval cut — natural color with strong visual presence at a practical small-stone weight.
Why Customers Love This Gemstone
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Unheated Violet: Natural color — the heat-preserved balance that defines fine violet sapphire.
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Oval Efficiency: Face-up surface maximizes color for the half-carat weight.
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Rich Hue at Small Size: Violet has the visual weight to read clearly even sub-carat.
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Trusted Source: Ceylon origin, treatment disclosed honestly.
Owning this 0.50 ct unheated oval violet sapphire means choosing rich color and rare treatment status at a practical small-stone weight.
Perfect Uses for this 0.50 ct Violet Sapphire
- Earring center stones (pair)
- Small pendant center stone
- Accent ring center stone
- Three-stone ring accent
- Collectors of small unheated violet sapphires
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