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A natural 0.58 carat total weight matched pair of purple sapphires in tapered baguette cuts, completely unheated. Tapered baguette stones narrow from one end to the other — the classic format for three-stone ring side stones, where the narrow tip sits against the center stone and the wider body extends outward. Both stones in this pair have been matched for color, taper angle, and dimensional symmetry, making them directly usable as left-right side stones without additional selection work.
Expert Opinion
Ahmed Shareek's Assessment
"This is the smallest of the purple tapered-baguette pairs I currently carry, and at under 0.60 ctw combined it's built for a genuinely narrow side-stone channel — check your setting's minimum baguette width against the 1.68 mm depth before committing."
Rarity Analysis
Small matched purple pairs like this one are scarcer than the size alone suggests:
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Color: Purple sapphire, certified by AGCL as Violet — a minority corundum color, scarcer in matched unheated pair form than blue.
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Size: 0.58 ctw across two stones, the smallest of Crescent Gems' current purple tapered-baguette pairs, suited to narrower settings.
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Treatment: Both stones unheated, confirmed by AGCL report #M264396.
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Matching: Length, width, and taper angle matched between both stones for left-right symmetry.
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Documentation: AGCL Gemstone Report #M264396 confirms species, weight, and unheated status.
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Combined effect: small unheated matched purple pairs like this are harder to source than single stones of equivalent total weight, since color and dimensional matching must both hold across two separate stones.
Buying Guidance
A few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:
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Confirm channel width first: at 1.68 mm average depth, this pair suits narrower baguette channels — check your setting's spec sheet before ordering.
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View before buying: purple/violet saturation can shift under different lighting; use the Try On option to confirm the color in hand.
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Sold as a matched set: not intended to be split or resold as single stones.
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Protect the tips: step-cut corners benefit from prong or bezel protection at the narrow end.
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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 # |
CG8432 |
| Carat Weight |
0.58 ctw (matched pair, two stones, ~0.29 ct each) |
| Species / Variety |
Corundum / Purple Sapphire (certified by AGCL as Violet) |
| Shape / Cut |
Tapered Baguette / Step Cut |
| Dimensions |
5.82 x 2.90 x 1.68 mm (average per stone, per AGCL report) |
| Color / Intensity |
Purple (AGCL: Violet) |
| Phenomenon |
None |
| Treatment |
Unheated — No Indication of Heating (per AGCL report) |
| Origin |
Sri Lanka (Ceylon) |
| Clarity |
Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing |
| Transparency |
Transparent |
| Hardness |
9 (Mohs) |
| Certification |
AGCL Report #M264396 |
Why Choose this 0.58 ctw Unheated Tapered Baguette Purple Pair?
Tapered baguette matching is the most precision-demanding form of sapphire pair selection — length, width, and taper angle must all match, not just color. This pair has been selected for consistency across all three dimensional criteria and for color balance between both stones. The result is a pair that drops directly into standard three-stone ring tapered baguette settings on the left and right positions.
Key Benefits of this Tapered Baguette Matched Pair
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Unheated, Both Stones
Both stones natural and untreated — color matched in both without thermal assistance.
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Tapered Baguette Standard Format
The correct shape for three-stone ring side stone positions — fits directly against standard center stone settings.
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Dimensionally Matched
Length, width, and taper angle matched across both stones for perfect left-right symmetry.
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Purple Color Contrast
Purple baguettes create a distinctive color contrast effect against white diamond or colored sapphire centers.
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Durable for Daily Wear
Corundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.
Features
- Total Carat Weight: 0.58 ctw (matched pair)
- Gem Type: Natural Purple Sapphire
- Variety: Purple Sapphire
- Dimensions: 5.82 × 2.90 × 1.68 mm (average, per AGCL report)
- Shape: Tapered Baguette (matched pair)
- Cut Style: Step Cut
- Origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
- Treatment: Unheated — No Indication of Heating (per AGCL report)
- Color: Purple (certified by AGCL as Violet)
- Clarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing
- Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale
- Certification: AGCL (Arctic Gem Certification & Laboratory), Report #M264396
One of a Kind
Each stone in this pair is a natural, untreated gemstone — no two are exactly alike, and once this matched pair is sold it cannot be reordered or reproduced.
Care of Tapered Baguette Purple Sapphire
- Clean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush
- Store each stone separately to avoid surface contact
- Remove before heavy physical activity
- Avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners
This 0.58 ctw unheated tapered baguette purple sapphire pair has been hand-matched for the dimensional precision and color balance that make a baguette pair immediately usable in three-stone settings.
Why Customers Love This Matched Pair
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Unheated, Both Stones: Natural purple matched — consistent color across both stones.
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Taper Precision: All three dimensions matched — ready for direct mounting.
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Purple Contrast Appeal: An unusual side stone color choice that makes three-stone rings stand out.
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Trusted Source: Treatment disclosed on both stones, matched at origin.
This 0.58 ctw unheated tapered baguette purple sapphire pair is ready for direct mounting — the dimensional matching is complete.
Perfect Uses for this Tapered Baguette Purple Pair
- Three-stone engagement ring side stones
- Drop earring accent pair
- Tapered channel-set ring elements
- Custom bracelet accent pair
- Collectors of matched unheated purple sapphire pairs
What's Included
- AGCL lab report (Report #M264396)
- Gemstone packed in a gem sleeve
Free US shipping; Try-On available.
Item #: CG8432 | AGCL Report #: M264396