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A natural 0.61 carat light yellow sapphire in a pear cut, completely unheated, documented on AGCL Report #M262621. Light yellow sapphire is the pale, lower-saturation end of the yellow corundum range — a color that reads delicate and airy rather than vivid or golden. At 0.61 carats, this is sized for earrings, accent rings, and small jewelry pieces where the subtle warmth of light yellow creates a soft, understated aesthetic that darker, more saturated yellows cannot replicate.
Expert Opinion
Ahmed Shareek's Assessment
"At 0.61 ct, this pear-cut light yellow sapphire is unheated and confirmed on AGCL Report #M262621 — a genuinely natural, low-saturation yellow that also qualifies as unheated Pukhraj for Jyotish use, which most commercial yellow sapphire cannot claim."
Rarity Analysis
Yellow sapphire is a widely available sapphire color overall, but unheated material at any saturation is a small share of that supply.
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Color: Light, low-saturation yellow is less commonly stocked than deeper golden or vivid yellow tones, which dominate commercial yellow sapphire offerings.
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Size: At 0.61 ct, this stone is a modest accent-to-earring size — typical for the sub-1-carat range where unheated light yellow material is most often found.
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Treatment: Most yellow sapphire on the market is heat-treated to intensify color; this stone carries a documented "no indication of heating" finding, a status that is notably harder to find in yellow sapphire than in blue.
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Clarity: Graded Eye Clean, with no inclusions visible to the unaided eye.
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Documentation: AGCL Report #M262621 independently confirms the unheated treatment status and clarity grade stated here.
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Combined effect: A documented-unheated status combined with an uncommon, low-saturation yellow hue is what sets this stone apart from the far more common heated, deeper-yellow material that fills most yellow sapphire listings.
Buying Guidance
A few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:
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View it under warm and neutral light. Light yellow sapphire's subtle warmth is easiest to appreciate in warm indoor lighting; in cooler light it can read closer to a pale champagne.
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Plan your setting around the 5.83 x 4.02 x 3.33 mm pear dimensions. This elongated pear shape suits earring pairs, drop pendants, and accent settings sized to those measurements.
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Verify the unheated claim against the AGCL report. Unheated status is less common and more valuable in yellow sapphire, so confirm any comparable listing's claim is backed by an independent lab report rather than taken on trust.
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Weigh this stone against limited unheated light-yellow supply. As the Rarity Analysis notes, documented unheated material at this pale saturation is less frequently available than deeper heated yellows.
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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 # |
CG8377 |
| Carat Weight |
0.61 ct |
| Species / Variety |
Corundum / Yellow Sapphire |
| Shape / Cut |
Pear, Mixed Brilliant |
| Dimensions |
5.83 x 4.02 x 3.33 mm |
| Color / Intensity |
Light Yellow, low saturation |
| Phenomenon |
None |
| Treatment |
Unheated — No Indication of Heating per AGCL Report #M262621 |
| 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 #M262621 |
Why Choose this 0.61 ct Unheated Light Yellow Sapphire?
Light yellow sapphire is the choice for buyers who want yellow's warmth without its intensity — the hue that reads closest to a warm white diamond or champagne sapphire in certain lights, and to a soft lemon yellow in others. Unheated status is rarer for yellow at any saturation level; in light yellow, it means the subtle warmth is entirely natural with no thermal assistance.
Key Benefits of this Natural Yellow Sapphire
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Unheated Natural Light Yellow
No thermal treatment — the soft warmth is exactly as the earth produced it.
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Subtle, Delicate Hue
Light saturation for a warm but understated aesthetic.
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Earring and Accent Scale
Sub-carat weight ideal for earring centers and accent applications.
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Jyotish-Suitable
Natural unheated yellow sapphire (Pukhraj) for Vedic astrological use.
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Durable for Daily Wear
Corundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.
Features
- Carat Weight: 0.61 Carats
- Gem Type: Natural Yellow Sapphire
- Shape: Pear
- Cut Style: Mixed Brilliant
- Treatment: Unheated — No Indication of Heating per AGCL Report #M262621
- Color: Light Yellow (low saturation)
- 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 #M262621
- Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale
This 0.61 ct unheated light yellow sapphire has been hand-selected for the softness and evenness of its delicate yellow — the quality that makes subtle-hue sapphires distinctive.
Why Customers Love This Gemstone
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Unheated Natural Yellow: Natural delicate warmth — no thermal history.
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Understated Aesthetic: For buyers who want warmth without intensity.
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Jyotish-Ready: Meets unheated Pukhraj requirement for Vedic use.
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Trusted Source: Treatment disclosed honestly, selected for color softness.
Owning this 0.61 ct unheated light yellow sapphire means choosing a stone whose warmth is quiet and entirely natural.
Perfect Uses for this 0.61 ct Light Yellow Sapphire
- Earring center stones (pair)
- Small pendant or accent ring
- Jyotish use (natural Pukhraj)
- Stackable ring accent
- Subtle warm-tone jewelry design
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