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A natural 0.81 carat peach sapphire in an oval cut, completely unheated. At just under 1 carat in an oval, this is a practical sub-carat center stone for smaller engagement rings, earring applications, and pendant designs where a warm, romantic color matters more than a large face-up size. Peach sapphire's blush-orange tone is the color closest to padparadscha in the commercial range — a warm, soft hue that flatters rose gold and yellow gold settings equally. Unheated status preserves the natural orange-pink balance.
Expert Opinion
Ahmed Shareek's Assessment
"Unheated peach sapphire in this size is genuinely uncommon — most sub-carat peach material on the market has been heat-treated to reach a clean, saturated tone, so a natural stone that already shows this balance of color and clarity stands out. This one has the soft, blush-orange hue that collectors look for when they want something close to padparadscha without the padparadscha price tag."
Rarity Analysis
Several factors combine to make this a genuinely uncommon stone rather than an ordinary commercial sapphire:
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Color: peach sits between pink and orange, a sought-after intermediate color
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Size: at 0.81 ct, a modest but usable weight
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Treatment: unheated
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Clarity: Very Very Slightly Included, reading eye-clean face-up
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Documentation: AGCL - Gem Lab (Report #M263116); the stone's origin is the store's own assessment, not confirmed by this lab report
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Combined effect: an unheated, eye-clean peach sapphire under a carat is a distinctly smaller pool than heated commercial peach material, making this a reasonable pick for buyers prioritizing natural color over sheer size
Buying Guidance
A few practical points to weigh before purchasing this stone:
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Best suited for: earring pairs, smaller engagement ring settings, and pendant center stones where warm color matters more than raw carat size
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Setting recommendation: rose gold or yellow gold prongs/bezel to reinforce the peach tone rather than cool it down
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What to expect at this size: a 0.81 ct oval reads as a comfortable, wearable center stone rather than a large statement piece
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Documentation to keep: retain the AGCL - Gem Lab report (#M263116) with the stone; note that origin (Sri Lanka/Ceylon) is the store's own assessment, not addressed by this report
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Try Before You Buy: use Crescent Gems' at-home try-on program to see the peach color in your own lighting before committing
Learn More About This Gemstone
Gemstone Data — At a Glance
| Item # |
CG8379 |
| Carat Weight |
0.81 ct |
| Species / Variety |
Natural Peach Sapphire (Corundum) |
| Shape / Cut |
Oval, Mixed Brilliant |
| Dimensions |
6.83 x 4.98 x 3.10 mm |
| Color / Intensity |
Peach, Medium Intense |
| Phenomenon |
None |
| Treatment |
Unheated |
| Origin |
Sri Lanka (Ceylon) (store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL report) |
| Clarity |
Very Very Slightly Included (eye-clean) |
| Transparency |
Transparent |
| Hardness |
9 (Mohs) |
| Certification |
AGCL - Gem Lab (report number M263116 ) |
Why Choose this 0.81 ct Unheated Oval Peach Sapphire?
Peach sapphire in unheated quality approaching 1 carat represents the sub-carat sweet spot for earring center stones and smaller engagement settings — enough face-up surface to display the warm color at wearing distance, in a natural color that most commercial sub-carat peach sapphires on the market have been heat-treated to achieve.
Key Benefits of this Natural Peach Sapphire
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Unheated Natural Peach
No thermal treatment — the delicate blush-orange balance preserved as formed.
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Sub-Carat Center Stone Scale
0.81 carats in an oval — practical for smaller ring settings and earring center stone use.
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Padparadscha-Adjacent Color
The warm, blush-orange range closest to padparadscha in the commercial market.
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Rose Gold Synergy
Peach and rose gold create a naturally coherent, warm, romantic pairing.
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Durable for Daily Wear
Corundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.
Features
- Carat Weight: 0.81 Carats
- Gem Type: Natural Peach Sapphire
- Cut: Oval
- Treatment: Unheated
- Color: Peach
- Clarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing
- Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale
This 0.81 ct unheated oval peach sapphire has been hand-selected for the warmth and balance of its peach tone — natural color in a size that works across earring, small ring, and pendant applications.
Why Customers Love This Gemstone
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Unheated Peach: Natural blush-orange balance at a practical sub-carat size.
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Padparadscha-Adjacent: The closest warm-tone alternative to padparadscha at commercial pricing.
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Rose Gold Compatibility: Peach and rose gold reinforce each other's warmth.
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Trusted Source: Treatment disclosed honestly, color selected at origin.
Owning this 0.81 ct unheated oval peach sapphire means choosing a warm, natural color at a sub-carat weight that keeps fine sapphire quality accessible.
Perfect Uses for this 0.81 ct Peach Sapphire
- Earring center stones (pair)
- Smaller engagement ring center stone in rose gold
- Pendant center stone
- Romantic anniversary or Valentine's gift
- Collectors of unheated peach sapphire
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