{"title":"GIA Report Yellow Sapphire","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGIA Report Yellow Sapphire — Loose Stones, Direct from Source\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural yellow sapphire is corundum coloured by trace iron, ranging from pale lemon to rich golden and deep canary. Every stone in this collection is accompanied by a GIA laboratory report, confirming natural origin and treatment status. Sourced directly from Sri Lanka, each stone is sold with complete treatment disclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSapphire is the non-red variety of corundum, sharing a Mohs hardness of 9 with ruby — only diamond is harder. This makes yellow sapphire one of the most durable gemstones available for fine jewellery, engagement rings, and long-term collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a GIA Report Matters for Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYellow sapphire is one of the most commercially popular fancy sapphire colours, which also makes it one of the more commonly imitated or misrepresented — yellow topaz, citrine, and heat-treated or diffusion-treated corundum are sometimes sold without full disclosure. A GIA report removes that ambiguity. It confirms species and variety, natural origin, and treatment status, making the stone verifiable, insurable, and resaleable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eColour Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYellow sapphire spans a wide tonal range. Pale lemon and champagne yellows are soft and wearable. Medium golden yellow is the most commercially popular position. Vivid canary yellow — a pure, strongly saturated yellow with no greenish or brownish modifier — is the rarest and most prized hue, commanding premium prices especially in unheated condition. We describe colour honestly on every listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHeated vs Unheated Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeat treatment is standard in the sapphire trade, used to improve colour saturation and clarity. It is permanent and accepted universally. Unheated yellow sapphire — stones with no thermal enhancement — is rarer and commands a premium, particularly in vivid canary tones. This collection includes both heated and unheated stones; treatment status is clearly stated on every listing and confirmed by the accompanying GIA report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eJyotish (Vedic Astrology) — Pukhraj\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYellow sapphire is the prescribed gemstone for Jupiter (Brihaspati\/Guru) in Jyotish. Pukhraj requirements are strict: natural, unheated, eye-clean, vivid yellow with no greenish modifier, Ceylon origin preferred, typically 2ct minimum with many practitioners specifying 3–5ct for stronger results. A GIA report is the standard proof of the natural, unheated status Pukhraj requires. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/buying-sapphires-for-jyotish-vedic-astrology\"\u003eJyotish gemstone guide\u003c\/a\u003e for full prescribing specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding the GIA Report\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery stone in this collection ships with a GIA Colored Stone Identification Report or GIA Colored Stone Report, confirming species (corundum) and variety (sapphire), carat weight and dimensions, shape and cutting style, colour description, and treatment status. The GIA report is the most widely recognized coloured stone documentation globally, accepted by auction houses, insurers, customs authorities, and collectors worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYellow Sapphire for Engagement Rings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA yellow sapphire with a GIA report makes a durable, distinctive engagement ring centrepiece. Its Mohs hardness of 9 makes it fully suitable for daily wear — more durable than emerald (7.5–8), tanzanite (6.5–7), or opal (5.5–6.5). Heat-treated stones in vivid colour offer the best value; unheated stones with GIA documentation suit buyers for whom natural origin matters intrinsically. Yellow sapphire pairs well with yellow gold for tonal harmony or white gold\/platinum for contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePrice Guide — Yellow Sapphire with a GIA Report\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePricing varies by colour saturation, clarity, size, and treatment. \u003cstrong\u003e1–2ct, heated, good colour, GIA:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1,500–$2,500. \u003cstrong\u003e1–2ct, unheated, vivid canary, GIA:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1,800–$3,500. \u003cstrong\u003e2–3ct, unheated, strong colour, GIA:\u003c\/strong\u003e $3,500–$6,000+. \u003cstrong\u003eAbove 3ct, unheated, vivid canary:\u003c\/strong\u003e priced individually, often $2,000+ per carat. Every listing shows total price and price per carat for direct comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a GIA report confirm on a yellow sapphire?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA GIA report confirms the stone is natural corundum (not a simulant like citrine or synthetic sapphire), states its treatment status (heated or unheated), and records carat weight, dimensions, and colour description. It is the standard documentation for verifying authenticity and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs unheated yellow sapphire worth more than heated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Unheated yellow sapphire, particularly in vivid canary tones, commands a meaningful premium over heat-treated stones of comparable colour and clarity, due to its rarity. GIA reports state treatment status definitively, which is what makes that premium verifiable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I try a yellow sapphire before buying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — select stones in this collection are eligible for our Try-On programme, where the stone ships to you for in-hand evaluation before you commit to purchase. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:crescentgems@gmail.com\"\u003ecrescentgems@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e to confirm availability. Every purchase includes a 14-day return policy and free US shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Crescent Gems source a specific GIA-documented yellow sapphire to my requirements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. If you have a specific colour, carat weight, cut, or treatment requirement not met by current stock, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:crescentgems@gmail.com\"\u003ecrescentgems@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e with your specification and budget. We source to order through our Sri Lanka supply network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRelated collections: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/yellow-sapphire-gemstones-unheated-ceylon-stones\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll yellow sapphires\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e · \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/unheated-yellow-sapphire-over-1-carat-natural-loose-stones\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnheated yellow sapphire over 1 carat\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e · \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/collectors-and-investment-gemstones\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eInvestment gemstones\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e · \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/untreated-sapphires\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnheated natural sapphires\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e · \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/gia-certified-stones\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll GIA-documented stones\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about a specific stone? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:crescentgems@gmail.com\"\u003ecrescentgems@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e — we respond personally within one business day. Free US shipping on every order.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2-175-ct-cushion-yellow-sapphire-unheated","title":"2.175 ct Natural Unheated Yellow Sapphire – Cushion Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003e2.175 carat rectangular cushion-cut yellow sapphire, sourced from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and completely unheated, measuring 8.20 × 6.02 × 4.50 mm. At over 2 carats unheated, this is a meaningful size in a color where unheated Ceylon material above 1.5 carats becomes genuinely uncommon. Accompanied by GIA Report #1236922088, a Sapphire Report confirming weight, dimensions, color, transparency, and treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, founder of Crescent Gems:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Unheated yellow sapphire over 2 carats is not something you see often — most yellow sapphire on the market has been heat-treated to improve or set the color. This stone earned its golden-lemon hue naturally, and the GIA report backs that up.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e The overwhelming majority of yellow sapphire in the market is heat-treated to produce or improve its color; this stone shows no indications of heating, per GIA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unheated Ceylon yellow sapphire above 1.5–2 carats is genuinely uncommon — most natural-color material of this hue is found in smaller sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clean Golden Yellow (Lemon Yellow) hue, without the need for treatment to reach this saturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eye-clean, with no visible inclusions to the unaided eye — our own assessment, not a GIA grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accompanied by GIA Report #1236922088, confirming weight, dimensions, color, transparency, and treatment. Origin is seller-stated as Sri Lanka (Ceylon); this GIA report is a standard Sapphire Report, not an Origin Report, so GIA has not confirmed origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e An unheated, eye-clean, GIA-documented yellow sapphire above 2 carats is a scarce combination of factors that rarely lines up in one stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways confirm unheated status through an independent lab report rather than a seller's word alone — this stone's GIA report explicitly states no indications of heating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand what the report does and does not cover: this GIA Sapphire Report confirms weight, dimensions, color, transparency, and treatment, but does not confirm origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreat the Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin as seller-stated rather than lab-confirmed, since no Origin Report accompanies this stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare pricing against heated yellow sapphires of similar size and color — unheated material of this size and clarity commands a real premium for good reason.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Request additional photos or a video call to view the stone in hand before purchasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eWhat Is a GIA Sapphire Report and How Do You Read One?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eWhat Is an Unheated Sapphire? The Complete Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/yellow-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eYellow Sapphire — The Complete Buyer's Guide to Colour, Origin, and Value\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/cushion-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eCushion Cut Sapphire — The Complete Guide to the Vintage Shape That Deepens Color\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/pages\/ceylon-sapphire-origin-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire — Why Sri Lanka Origin Matters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eThe Ultimate Guide to Buying Natural Loose Sapphires\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003eCustom Sapphire Rings — The Complete Guide to Designing Your Own\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8336\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e2.175 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNatural Yellow Sapphire (Corundum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRectangular Cushion, Mixed Brilliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e8.20 × 6.02 × 4.50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eGolden Yellow (Lemon Yellow)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eUnheated (no indications of heating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon) — seller-stated, not GIA-confirmed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eEye-clean — our own assessment; GIA colored-stone reports carry no clarity grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eGIA Report #1236922088\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: CG8336\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 2.175 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Rectangular Cushion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style: Mixed Brilliant (modified brilliant crown, step cut pavilion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 8.20 × 6.02 × 4.50 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Unheated (no indications of heating)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Golden Yellow (Lemon Yellow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #1236922088\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately to avoid surface contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove before heavy physical activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a single natural gemstone, not a manufactured or lab-created replica — no two sapphires form with identical color, inclusions, and internal character. Once this stone sells, it's gone; there is no duplicate. What you see documented on the GIA report is the exact, individual stone you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included with this Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Report #1236922088\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemstone packed in a gem sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42665943466051,"sku":"CG8336","price":2640.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_2354a1d7-2539-47c6-9505-49b98aad8a3f.jpg?v=1779990251"},{"product_id":"2-70-ct-square-cushion-yellow-sapphire-unheated-gia","title":"2.70 ct Natural Yellow Sapphire, Square Cushion, Unheated, GIA","description":"\u003cp\u003e2.70 carat square cushion-cut yellow sapphire, sourced from Sri Lanka (Ceylon, GIA-confirmed) and unheated, measuring 7.64 × 7.63 × 5.39 mm. Eye-clean clarity and strong light return across the mixed brilliant faceting. Accompanied by GIA Report #6237836235, a Sapphire Origin Report confirming weight, dimensions, color, geographic origin, and treatment status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4a235a;\"\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Most yellow sapphires on the market have been heated to lighten inclusions and even out color, so an unheated stone at this size is already unusual,\" says Ahmed Shareek, gemologist at Crescent Gems. \"What makes this particular sapphire stand out is the paperwork behind it: GIA's Sapphire Origin Report doesn't just confirm the stone is natural and untreated, it also confirms the corundum grew in Sri Lankan gem gravels. Very few stones carry a single document verifying both treatment and origin — most sellers can only speak to one or the other, and often on the strength of the seller's word rather than a lab's. Here, GIA has done the verifying.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe vast majority of yellow sapphire in the trade is heat-treated to improve or deepen its color; an unheated stone of this hue at 2.70 carats is a genuinely scarce find\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis stone carries a GIA Sapphire Origin Report rather than a basic identification report — Origin Reports require additional analysis and are issued far less frequently, making the documentation itself a differentiator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEye-clean clarity at this carat weight is uncommon in untreated sapphire, where heating is often used specifically to mask inclusions that remain visible here only under magnification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe saturated, even yellow color has not been artificially enhanced, so what you see is the stone's natural, as-mined hue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon) is the classic, historically prized source for fine yellow sapphire, and having that origin GIA-confirmed rather than seller-stated adds meaningful credibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombined effect: unheated status, GIA-confirmed Ceylon origin, eye-clean clarity, and size rarely converge in one stone — together they place this sapphire well outside the ordinary run of commercial yellow sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways verify unheated status through an independent gemological laboratory report rather than a seller's description alone — treatment claims should be backed by lab analysis, not assurance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen comparison shopping, distinguish between a basic identification report (confirms species and treatment) and an Origin Report like this one (also confirms geographic source) — the two are not interchangeable, and Origin Reports typically command a premium for good reason\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck that the report number on any accompanying paperwork matches the stone in hand; GIA report numbers can be verified directly on GIA's website\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare eye-clean claims in person or under strong lighting where possible, since clarity descriptions can vary between sellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry Before You Buy: request additional photos or video under different lighting, and ask questions about the stone directly before purchasing, so you know exactly what you're getting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/yellow-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eYellow Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eWhat Is a GIA Sapphire Report and How Do You Read One?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eWhat Is an Unheated Sapphire?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/pages\/ceylon-sapphire-origin-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire Origin Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/cushion-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eCushion Cut Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003eCustom Ring Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8313\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e2.70 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNatural Yellow Sapphire (Corundum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSquare Cushion, Mixed Brilliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e7.64 × 7.63 × 5.39 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eYellow, Saturated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone — unheated and untreated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon) — GIA confirmed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eEye Clean — our own assessment; GIA colored-stone reports carry no clarity grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eGIA Report #6237836235\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: CG8313\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 2.70 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Square Cushion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style: Mixed Brilliant (brilliant crown, step cut pavilion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.64 × 7.63 × 5.39 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) — GIA confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: None — unheated and untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye Clean — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #6237836235\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately to avoid surface contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove before heavy physical activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a single natural gemstone, not a manufactured or lab-created replica — no two sapphires form with identical color, inclusions, and internal character. Once this stone sells, it's gone; there is no duplicate. What you see documented on the GIA report is the exact, individual stone you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included with this Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Report #6237836235\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemstone packed in a gem sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42665944875075,"sku":"CG8313","price":2646.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/stone_CG8313_image-1.jpg?v=1778308922"},{"product_id":"2-48-ct-cushion-pale-yellow-sapphire","title":"2.48 ct Natural Unheated Yellow Sapphire – Cushion Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 2.48 carat cushion-cut Pale Yellow Sapphire is natural and unheated, measuring 7.83 × 6.84 × 5.30 mm. The pale golden hue is characteristic of fine Ceylon sapphires — soft and luminous without the vivid saturation of heat-treated material. Accompanied by a GIA report confirming natural origin and unheated status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4a235a;\"\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"What I like about this stone is its honesty,\" says Ahmed Shareek. \"It isn't trying to be a vivid, saturated yellow — it's a soft, pale golden tone that comes naturally from unheated Ceylon corundum. That gentler color character is exactly what you'd expect from a sapphire that hasn't been heat-treated to intensify its hue, and it has a quiet, luminous quality of its own.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnheated status is genuinely uncommon — the large majority of yellow sapphire on the market is heat-treated to deepen or brighten its color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pale golden hue is a specific color character rather than a flaw: it reflects the stone's natural, untreated state, not the vivid saturation produced by heating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 2.48 carats, this is a reasonably sized stone for a natural, unheated sapphire in this color range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity is described as eye-clean, meaning no inclusions are visible without magnification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombined value here comes from the unheated origin and honest, eye-clean clarity — not from a dramatic or vivid color, and not from an unusually detailed lab report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentation is a general GIA report; this listing does not display a specific report number, so treat the report as confirming natural, unheated status rather than as a fully documented, number-verifiable record\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm unheated status through the accompanying GIA report before purchase — this is the single most important verification step for a stone sold as untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis listing does not display a specific GIA report number; if you'd like to verify the exact report before buying, just ask us directly and we're happy to help\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpect a soft, pale golden color rather than a vivid, saturated yellow — this is characteristic of unheated material and not a defect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEye-clean clarity means the stone should look clean to the naked eye, though it's always worth viewing photos or requesting additional images before deciding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry Before You Buy: request additional photos or video of the stone in different lighting so you can see the pale golden hue for yourself before committing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/yellow-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eYellow Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eWhat Is a GIA Sapphire Report and How Do You Read One?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/cushion-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eCushion Cut Sapphire — The Complete Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003eCustom Sapphire Ring Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eThe Ultimate Guide to Buying Natural Loose Sapphires\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eWhat Is an Unheated Sapphire?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/pages\/ceylon-sapphire-origin-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire Origin Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8134\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e2.48 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNatural Yellow Sapphire (Corundum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCushion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e7.83 × 6.84 × 5.30 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003ePale Golden Yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone — unheated and untreated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eEye-clean — our own assessment; GIA colored-stone reports carry no clarity grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eGIA report (report number not listed on this page)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 2.48 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Cushion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.83 × 6.84 × 5.30 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: None — unheated and untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Pale golden yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare of Pale Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately to avoid surface contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove before heavy physical activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemstone packed in a gem sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42665948020803,"sku":"CG8134","price":2300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/stone_CG8134_image-1.jpg?v=1778349209"},{"product_id":"3-13-ct-natural-round-ceylon-yellow-sapphire","title":"3.13 ct Natural Unheated Yellow Sapphire – Round Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003e3.13 carat round-cut yellow sapphire, unheated, measuring 8.20–8.33 × 6.25 mm, from Sri Lanka (Ceylon). Yellow sapphire at 3+ carats in unheated quality is a meaningful find — most unheated Ceylon yellows in the commercial market are sub-1-carat. Accompanied by GIA Report #2235835331, a Sapphire Origin Report confirming weight, dimensions, color, transparency, treatment (no indications of heating), and geographic origin (Sri Lanka).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"At 3.13 carats, this is a genuinely uncommon stone — the overwhelming majority of unheated Ceylon yellow sapphires I come across are under a carat, and this one carries a GIA Origin Report independently confirming both its unheated status and its Sri Lankan origin. Eye-clean clarity at this size, in natural untreated color, is not something you see often.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clean, saturated lemon yellow, free of the brownish or greenish undertones that lower-grade yellow sapphire often shows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize vs. unheated supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most unheated yellow sapphire reaching the commercial market is under 1 carat; at 3.13 carats, this stone sits well outside that typical supply band.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirmed unheated (no indications of heating). The large majority of yellow sapphire sold today is heat-treated to produce or improve its color, which makes an untreated stone of this size a genuine outlier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eye-clean — no inclusions visible without magnification — adding to the stone's face-up appeal without any need for treatment to mask flaws — our own assessment, not a GIA grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Backed by a GIA Sapphire Origin Report, a dual-confirmation document that independently verifies both treatment status and geographic origin (Sri Lanka\/Ceylon) — a level of documentation most commercial yellow sapphire never receives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural lemon-yellow color, unheated status, above-average size for untreated material, eye-clean clarity, and dual-confirmed GIA documentation together make this a stone that is genuinely difficult to replace in today's market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify treatment on paper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most yellow sapphire on the market is heated, so when comparison shopping, confirm treatment status on an independent lab report rather than a seller's description alone — this stone's GIA report states \"no indications of heating.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm the origin claim independently:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not every \"Ceylon\" sapphire sold online has lab-confirmed origin; this stone's Sri Lankan origin is verified by GIA, not simply asserted by the seller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh cut quality alongside carat weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e A yellow sapphire's face-up brightness depends heavily on cut proportions — a well-executed round brilliant, as with this stone, maximizes light return, while a poorly proportioned stone can look dull even at a larger size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompare pricing against similarly documented stones:\u003c\/strong\u003e heated yellow sapphire trades at a fraction of the price of unheated material of comparable size and color, so price comparisons are only meaningful against stones with matching treatment and certification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whenever possible, view the stone in hand or take advantage of a return window so you can judge color and brilliance for yourself before committing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eWhat Is an Unheated Sapphire? The Complete Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eWhat Is a GIA Sapphire Report and How Do You Read One?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003eCustom Sapphire Rings — The Complete Guide to Designing Your Own\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eThe Ultimate Guide to Buying Natural Loose Sapphires\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/yellow-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eYellow Sapphire — The Complete Buyer's Guide to Colour, Origin, and Value\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/is-a-round-sapphire-good-for-an-engagement-ring-cut-color-and-what-to-know-before-you-buy\"\u003eIs a Round Sapphire Good for an Engagement Ring? Cut, Color, and What to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/pages\/ceylon-sapphire-origin-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire — Why Sri Lanka Origin Matters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8347\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e3.13 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNatural Yellow Sapphire (Corundum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRound Mixed Brilliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e8.20–8.33 × 6.25 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eYellow (Lemon Yellow)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eUnheated (no indications of heating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon) — GIA confirmed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eEye-clean — our own assessment; GIA colored-stone reports carry no clarity grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eGIA Report #2235835331\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: CG8347\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 3.13 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style: Mixed Brilliant (modified brilliant crown, step cut pavilion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 8.20–8.33 × 6.25 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) — GIA confirmed (GIA Sapphire Origin Report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Unheated (no indications of heating)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Yellow (Lemon Yellow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #2235835331\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately to avoid surface contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove before heavy physical activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a single natural gemstone, not a manufactured or lab-created replica — no two sapphires form with identical color, inclusions, and internal character. Once this stone sells, it's gone; there is no duplicate. What you see documented on the GIA report is the exact, individual stone you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included with this Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Report #2235835331\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemstone packed in a gem sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42747760574531,"sku":"CG8347","price":4945.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_eb0f4de8-3a19-4734-8fef-1ba4cbd6c562.jpg?v=1777536514"},{"product_id":"gia-certified-yellow-sapphire-2-10-ct-oval","title":"2.10 ct Natural Unheated Yellow Sapphire – Oval Cut | GIA Certified","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 2.10 ct natural yellow sapphire offers a warm golden hue, eye-clean clarity, and a well-proportioned oval cut ideal for fine jewelry or collector pieces. Unheated and untreated with a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, it is documented on GIA Report #5232949166 and suited to daily-wear settings where durability and verified authenticity matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4a235a;\"\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Unheated yellow sapphires above two carats with loupe-clean clarity are genuinely uncommon — most material this size on the market has been heat-treated to improve color and clarity, so a natural, untreated stone that is already eye-clean at this weight stands out. This one earns its GIA report.\" — Ahmed Shareek, Founder, Crescent Gems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnheated status: The large majority of yellow sapphire sold today is heat-treated to intensify color and improve clarity — an unheated stone like this one is a genuine minority within the category.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity at size: Loupe-clean clarity in a natural sapphire over 2 carats is uncommon; most stones at this weight carry at least some visible inclusions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut proportions: The oval mixed-brilliant cut is cut to balance brilliance against carat retention, a combination that isn't guaranteed even in well-cut material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent documentation: A GIA report on an unheated colored stone adds a layer of verification that most yellow sapphires on the market don't carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor stability confirmed: GIA notes on this report that the stone passed GIA's color stability test — an additional check confirming the color will not fade or change under light exposure over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombined effect: Unheated, loupe-clean, and GIA-documented together in a single 2+ carat yellow sapphire is a meaningfully rarer combination than any one factor on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm treatment in writing: Always verify unheated status through an independent lab report rather than a seller's description alone — this stone's GIA Report #5232949166 documents it directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk about origin if it matters to you: This listing does not state an origin for this stone. If origin-specific documentation is important to your purchase, contact us directly and we can let you know what information is available for this particular stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck clarity under magnification: \"Loupe clean\" means no inclusions visible without magnification — ask for close-up photos or video if you'd like to inspect the stone further before buying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch the cut to your setting: An oval cut with mixed brilliant faceting suits most ring styles, but confirm the dimensions (6.96 x 5.93 x 5.63 mm) work for your intended setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry Before You Buy: Request additional photos or a live video call to view the stone in different lighting before completing your purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/yellow-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eYellow Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eWhat Is a GIA Sapphire Report and How Do You Read One?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/oval-sapphire-guide\"\u003eOval Sapphire — The Complete Cut Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003eCustom Ring Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eThe Ultimate Guide to Buying Natural Loose Sapphires\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eWhat Is an Unheated Sapphire?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8366\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e2.10 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNatural Yellow Sapphire (Corundum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eOval, Mixed Brilliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e6.96 × 5.93 × 5.63 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eGolden Yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone — unheated and untreated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eLoupe Clean (eye-clean) — our own assessment; GIA colored-stone reports carry no clarity grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eGIA Report #5232949166\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures of GIA-documented yellow sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: CG8366\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 2.10 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 6.96 x 5.93 x 5.63 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Mixed Brilliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: None — unheated and untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Golden Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Loupe Clean — eye-clean, no visible inclusions under normal viewing (our own assessment, not a GIA grade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #5232949166\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor Stability: Passed GIA's color stability test (per GIA Report #5232949166)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a single natural gemstone, not a lab-created or mass-produced stone. No two natural sapphires are identical — the exact stone pictured is the exact stone you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately to avoid surface contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove before heavy physical activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemstone packed in a gem sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42806731538499,"sku":"CG8366","price":1890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_44147c89-d0c4-47a5-8fca-9cd16e94bea4.jpg?v=1778308020"},{"product_id":"1-82-ct-ceylon-yellow-sapphire-gemstone","title":"1.81 ct Natural Unheated Yellow Sapphire – Radiant Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1.81 carat Ceylon yellow sapphire in a Radiant Cut, natural and unheated — the golden hue is produced by trace iron in the crystal without any thermal modification. Ceylon is the historic source of fine unheated yellow sapphires, prized particularly for Jyotish (Vedic astrology) applications where an untreated natural stone is the traditional requirement. This stone also passed GIA's color stability test. Accompanied by GIA Sapphire Origin Report #1242017778.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"What stands out on this stone is the combination of a fully unheated GIA report and a passed color stability test — that second detail is not something GIA notes on every sapphire, and it means the vivid yellow you see today is confirmed to hold up under light exposure.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few factors make this specific stone less common than the average yellow sapphire on the market:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e A vivid, strong yellow saturation — the hue most sought after in yellow sapphire, rather than the pale or brownish-yellow tones more commonly seen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.81 carats, this stone is large enough to read clearly face-up in a ring while remaining well above the sub-1-carat sizes that dominate the unheated yellow sapphire market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully unheated, confirmed by GIA — the majority of yellow sapphires sold today are heat-treated to improve or deepen color, making an unheated stone of this saturation the minority.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minor inclusions under 10× and eye-clean — our own assessment, not a GIA grade — which keeps the stone's brilliance unobstructed under the Radiant Cut's faceting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Backed by a GIA Sapphire Origin Report confirming Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin, unheated status, and a passed color stability test — three separate findings on one report.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e An unheated, GIA-documented, eye-clean Ceylon yellow sapphire with a vivid saturation and a passed color stability test is a meaningfully uncommon combination, particularly for buyers who require untreated stones for Jyotish use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eView it in both daylight and warm indoor lighting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow sapphires can read slightly differently between light sources, though this stone's GIA-confirmed color stability means the hue you see is not going to shift or fade over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan the setting around its 7.53 × 4.92 × 4.90 mm Radiant Cut outline.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cornered rectangular shape benefits from prongs or a setting style that protects the corners, similar to an emerald or cushion cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf comparison-shopping other yellow sapphires, ask specifically for the treatment disclosure on the lab report.\u003c\/strong\u003e Many yellow sapphires marketed as natural are heat-treated; this stone's GIA report states unheated in writing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactor in the documentation when comparing price.\u003c\/strong\u003e As outlined in the Rarity Analysis above, unheated Ceylon yellow sapphires with a GIA Origin Report and a passed color stability test are not the norm, which affects availability at this quality level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the Try Before You Buy option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/yellow-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eYellow Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/radiant-cut-yellow-sapphires-the-complete-guide-to-color-cut-quality-and-buying-right\"\u003eRadiant Cut Yellow Sapphires: The Complete Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eUnheated Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eGIA Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/buying-sapphires-for-jyotish-vedic-astrology\"\u003eBuying Sapphires for Jyotish (Vedic Astrology)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003eCustom Ring Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8419\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e1.81 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCorundum \/ Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRadiant Cut (Modified Brilliant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e7.53 x 4.92 x 4.90 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eVivid yellow (Strong)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone — unheated (per GIA Report #1242017778)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eMinor inclusions under 10× — our own assessment; GIA colored-stone reports carry no clarity grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eGIA Report #1242017778\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: CG8419\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.81 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.53 × 4.92 × 4.90 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Radiant Cut (Modified Brilliant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: None — unheated (per GIA Report #1242017778)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Vivid yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Minor inclusions under 10× — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor Stability: Passed GIA's color stability test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #1242017778\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare of Ceylon yellow sapphire gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately to avoid surface contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove before heavy physical activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Sapphire Origin Report #1242017778\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemstone packed in a gem sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43031651549251,"sku":"CG8419","price":1820.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_c4894ad9-44ca-4861-8231-6ef2c921b5d5.jpg?v=1778308063"},{"product_id":"1-50-ct-yellow-sapphire-round-brilliant-heated-gia","title":"1.50 ct Natural Heated Yellow Sapphire – Round Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.50 carat yellow sapphire in a round cut, from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), heat treated, and documented by GIA Sapphire Origin Report #1246017783, which gives Sri Lanka as its origin opinion and records a colour stability test on the stone with no change observed. That second finding matters: a colour stability test is not a standard line on a sapphire report, and here it was run with no change observed. At 1.50 carats the round cut carries a warm, strongly saturated golden colour, which suits an engagement ring, a pendant, or a collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"Two things on this report are the first I look for: a Sri Lanka origin opinion, and a colour stability test with no change observed. On a yellow, stability is worth testing rather than assuming — so we have it tested.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few factors make this particular 1.50 ct yellow sapphire more distinctive than a typical stone of its type:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e A strong, medium-intense yellow with a saturated golden face-up appearance rather than a pale or washed-out tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.50 carats, this stone is larger than the sub-1-carat yellow sapphires that dominate entry-level inventory, giving it more presence as a center stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat treated, the standard and most common treatment for sapphire, disclosed directly on GIA Report #1246017783.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loupe clean by our own assessment — no inclusions visible under 10x magnification. GIA coloured-stone reports carry no clarity grade, so this is our own observation and not a laboratory finding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A GIA Sapphire Origin Report giving Sri Lanka as its origin opinion and recording a colour stability test with no change observed. GIA states geographic origin as an expert opinion rather than an absolute finding — we would rather quote it that way than overstate what a lab can determine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Ceylon origin opinion, a colour stability test with no change observed, a 1.50 ct size and a stone our own examination finds loupe clean are each ordinary enough alone. Together on one heated yellow sapphire they are less common than any of them suggests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eView it in natural daylight when possible.\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow sapphire can read differently under warm incandescent light versus daylight or LED, so daylight gives the truest sense of this stone's strong, saturated golden hue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the measurements before you choose a mounting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 6.29-6.36 x 4.78 mm the stone falls between the standard 6.00 mm and 6.50 mm sizes and is 0.07 mm out of round, so a prong head will need fitting to it and a bezel should be made to its measurements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsk what the paperwork actually covers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Origin, treatment and colour stability are three separate findings, and a report may carry one without the others. Ours carries all three; it does not grade clarity. Ask any seller to be equally specific.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a single stone.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a natural gem it is one of a kind, and this particular combination of colour, size, documentation and treatment cannot be reordered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the Try Before You Buy option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/yellow-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eYellow Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eUnheated Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eGIA Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003eCustom Ring Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8451\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e1.50 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCorundum \/ Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRound \/ Modified Round Brilliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e6.29-6.36 x 4.78 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eStrong Yellow \/ Medium Intense\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eHeat Treated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon) — GIA's origin opinion, per its standard disclaimer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eLoupe clean — our own assessment; GIA coloured-stone reports carry no clarity grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eGIA Report #1246017783\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 1.50 ct Round Yellow Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA round is the most forgiving shape to set and the easiest to match later, and at 1.50 carats it has real presence. The cut is what GIA calls a Modified Round Brilliant — a brilliant-cut crown over a step-cut pavilion — so it returns light like a brilliant while the stepped pavilion holds the golden colour rather than breaking it up. Like any yellow, it warms under incandescent light and cools toward daylight; both suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA-Documented Origin and Treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeat treatment recorded, and Sri Lanka given as GIA's origin opinion, on Report #1246017783.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour Stability Test — No Change Observed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGIA tested the stone for colour stability and observed no change under the test conditions. That is a test result, not a lifetime guarantee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong Golden Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA warm, saturated yellow that holds its depth in a ring or a pendant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Design Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuited to a ring, a pendant, or a custom piece built around a single stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard-wearing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorundum at Mohs 9 — it resists the scratching that dulls a stone worn every day. Mohs measures scratch resistance, not resistance to a knock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: CG8451\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.50 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Modified Round Brilliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) — GIA's origin opinion on Report #1246017783\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heat Treated (GIA Report #1246017783)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: loupe clean — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour Stability: test recorded on the GIA report; no colour change observed under the test conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Sapphire Origin Report #1246017783\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush, then rinse and dry with a soft cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately — at Mohs 9 this stone will scratch almost anything it is kept with\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove before heavy physical activity or manual work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid ultrasonic and steam cleaners — vibration and thermal shock can stress fine internal features in any gemstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included with the gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Sapphire Origin Report #1246017783\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemstone packed in a gem sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eyellow sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e was selected for the strength of its colour and the completeness of its documentation — origin opinion, treatment and colour stability all recorded by GIA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Look at First\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree separate findings on one report:\u003c\/strong\u003e heat treatment recorded, Sri Lanka given as GIA's origin opinion, and a colour stability test with no change observed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e a strong, warm yellow at medium-intense saturation — golden rather than lemon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Custom Jewelry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal centerpiece for unique designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeylon origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e given as GIA's expert opinion on Report #1246017783, not asserted by us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.50 ct round yellow sapphire is documented more thoroughly than most stones at its price — origin, treatment and colour stability, all on one GIA report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43344095838275,"sku":"CG8451","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8451001.jpg?v=1780717525"},{"product_id":"1-19-ct-unheated-yellow-sapphire-cushion-ceylon-gia","title":"1.19 ct Natural Unheated Yellow Sapphire – Cushion Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1.19 carat yellow sapphire from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), cut as a rectangular cushion and \u003cstrong\u003eunheated\u003c\/strong\u003e. GIA Report #2241032064 records no indications of heating, gives Sri Lanka as its origin opinion, and notes a colour stability test the stone passed. Unheated yellow sapphire at this saturation is where the premium in this category sits: the large majority of yellow sapphire on the market has been heated to produce or lift its colour, and this one has not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"Unheated yellow sapphire usually asks you to accept something — a little silk, a softer colour, a smaller stone. This one is clean under my loupe at 10x and the colour is full, and the report says no indications of heating. That is the combination I look for, and it is the reason this stone is priced where it is.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat separates this stone from the run of yellow sapphire on the market:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated:\u003c\/strong\u003e GIA Report #2241032064 records no indications of heating. The large majority of yellow sapphire sold today has been heat treated to produce or improve its colour, so an unheated stone with full colour is a genuinely narrower pool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e A vivid, intensely saturated yellow reached without heat. Saturation at this level is common enough on heated material and much less common without it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoupe examination:\u003c\/strong\u003e No inclusions visible at 10x magnification. That is our own assessment — GIA coloured-stone reports carry no clarity grade, so we do not attribute it to the laboratory. Untreated material more often retains visible silk or included crystals, which is what makes this worth mentioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Lanka, given as GIA's origin opinion on the report. GIA states geographic origin as an expert opinion rather than a finding of fact, and we quote it the way GIA writes it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour stability:\u003c\/strong\u003e The report notes a colour stability test the stone passed — no colour change was observed under the test conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unheated, fully saturated, clean at 10x, with a Ceylon origin opinion on the report. Each is ordinary on its own. Together on one stone they are not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before deciding on this stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRead what the report actually says about treatment.\u003c\/strong\u003e GIA #2241032064 records \u003cem\u003eno indications of heating\u003c\/em\u003e. That is a finding about heat. It is not a statement that the stone is free of every possible treatment, and no honest seller should present it as one — including us. See the section below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm unheated status from a report, never from a description.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat leaves evidence a laboratory can look for; a seller's word is not a substitute. Ask for the report number and check it against GIA's own report-check service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpect to pay a premium, and know what it is for.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unheated material commands a real premium over heated stones of similar size and colour. That premium is what this stone's price reflects, alongside its clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLook at it under more than one light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow reads warmer under incandescent light and cooler in daylight. Both suit this colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a single stone.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a natural gem it exists once, and this combination of colour, weight, clarity and treatment status cannot be reordered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the Try Before You Buy option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you would like to see the stone in hand before deciding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eWhat Is a GIA Sapphire Report and How Do You Read One?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eWhat Is an Unheated Sapphire? The Complete Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/yellow-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eYellow Sapphire — The Complete Buyer's Guide to Colour, Origin, and Value\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/cushion-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eCushion Cut Sapphire — The Complete Guide to the Vintage Shape\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/buying-sapphires-for-jyotish-vedic-astrology\"\u003eBuying Sapphires for Jyotish (Vedic Astrology) — Requirements, Specifications, and Common Mistakes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/ceylon-sapphire-complete-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire: The Complete Guide to the World's Most Trusted Sapphire Origin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8453\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e1.19 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCorundum \/ Natural Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRectangular cushion \/ brilliant faceting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e6.77 × 5.48 × 3.63 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eVivid yellow, intense saturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eUnheated — GIA Report #2241032064 records no indications of heating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon) — GIA's origin opinion, per its standard disclaimer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColour stability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTest noted on the report; no colour change observed under the test conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLoupe examination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNo inclusions visible at 10x — our own assessment; GIA coloured-stone reports carry no clarity grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 (Mohs) — scratch resistance, not resistance to a knock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLaboratory report\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eGIA Report #2241032064\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 1.19 ct Unheated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnheated Ceylon yellow sapphire above a carat is one of the more consistently sought specifications in coloured stones, and the reason is simple: heat is what most yellow sapphire relies on for its colour, so a stone that reached this saturation without it starts from a smaller pool. The rectangular cushion is a classic outline with softly rounded corners and broad facets — it carries colour well and shows it in wide, gathered flashes rather than fine sparkle. At 6.77 × 5.48 mm the proportions are normal for the weight, so it faces up at the size you would expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat \"Unheated\" Means on This Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis matters enough to be precise about, because the trade uses two words loosely and they are not the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGIA Report #2241032064 records no indications of heating.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is a finding about one specific treatment: heat. It is the finding that carries the premium in the sapphire market, and it is the one this stone has.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e a statement that the stone has never been treated in any way at all. A report that excludes heat has not thereby excluded everything else, and a seller who slides from \"unheated\" to \"untreated\" is claiming more than the paperwork supports. We describe this stone as unheated, and we stop there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Ceylon Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated, on the Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGIA #2241032064 records no indications of heating — the finding the yellow sapphire premium is built on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Colour Without Heat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA vivid, intensely saturated yellow that did not need heat to get there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean at 10x\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo inclusions visible under the loupe — our own assessment, and less usual on untreated material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeylon Origin Opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSri Lanka, given as GIA's origin opinion on the report rather than asserted by us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour Stability Test Passed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo colour change was observed under the test conditions. That is a test result, not a guarantee about the future.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard-Wearing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorundum at Mohs 9 — it resists the scratching that dulls a stone worn every day. Mohs measures scratch resistance, not resistance to a knock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: CG8453\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.19 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Yellow Sapphire (corundum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Rectangular cushion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Brilliant faceting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 6.77 × 5.48 × 3.63 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Vivid yellow, intense saturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Unheated — GIA Report #2241032064 records no indications of heating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) — GIA's origin opinion on Report #2241032064\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour stability: test noted on the report; no colour change observed under the test conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoupe examination: no inclusions visible at 10x — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaboratory report: GIA Report #2241032064\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow Sapphire and Jyotish (Pukhraj)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnheated Ceylon yellow sapphire is the traditional specification for Pukhraj, the stone associated with Jupiter in Jyotish, and that tradition is a real and long-standing source of demand for exactly this material — natural, unheated, and clean to the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo practical notes if you are buying for that purpose. Most practitioners specify a minimum weight, commonly 2.00 carats and sometimes more, so at 1.19 ct you should check the minimum in your own prescription before committing. And we make no claim about what any gemstone does; we can tell you what the stone is and what the laboratory found, which is what a prescription actually needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare of Your Ceylon Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush, then rinse and dry with a soft cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately — at Mohs 9 this stone will scratch almost anything it is kept with\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the piece before heavy physical work or sport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid ultrasonic and steam cleaners — vibration and thermal shock can stress fine internal features in any gemstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Report #2241032064\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemstone packed in a gem sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.19 ct Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring centre stone, in yellow or white gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom pendant or cocktail ring built around a single stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePukhraj ring, subject to the weight note above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection piece, kept as it is with its report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eunheated Ceylon yellow sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e was selected for the one thing that is hardest to find in this material: full colour and a clean loupe view, with no heat behind either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43488577486915,"sku":"CG8453","price":1904.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8453001.jpg?v=1783088932"},{"product_id":"1-16-ct-emerald-cut-ceylon-yellow-sapphire-heated","title":"1.16 ct Natural Heat-Treated Yellow Sapphire – Emerald Cut | GIA Report | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.16 ct yellow sapphire, documented by GIA Sapphire Origin Report 6247032058. The report gives the colour as \u003cstrong\u003eYellow\u003c\/strong\u003e, the shape as \u003cstrong\u003eOctagonal\u003c\/strong\u003e, the cutting style as \u003cstrong\u003eStep Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the geographic origin as \u003cstrong\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/strong\u003e — origin as an expert opinion, with a printed disclaimer to that effect. Under Additional Results it records \u003cstrong\u003eHeated\u003c\/strong\u003e, and nothing further: the report does not say what the heating achieved, and we draw no conclusion from it. The trade calls the pairing of an octagonal outline with step facets an emerald cut; that is the trade's name, not a field of the report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe report also carries a second comment: \u003cstrong\u003e\"This stone passed GIA's color stability test.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e That matters more on a yellow sapphire than on most colours. Yellow in corundum can come from colour centres, and some of those are light-sensitive, so GIA exposes the stone to strong light and re-reads the colour; the colour printed on the report is the colour after that exposure. This is a dated laboratory result, not a promise about the future, and it is not a statement about any treatment other than the one the report records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eThe Owner's Assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"I look at the rough first on any stone, and this 1.16 carat piece from Sri Lanka took a step cut. A step cut is unforgiving — it shows you exactly what you're buying. I call it loupe clean, and I want to be plain that this is my own assessment: GIA's coloured-stone reports carry no clarity grade, so nobody's document is grading it. Look at the stone, and ask me anything the report doesn't answer.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the Report States, and What We Add\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eField by field, here is what the document carries and what is ours:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin — Sri Lanka:\u003c\/strong\u003e The report gives the geographic origin as Sri Lanka, and prints alongside it that any statement on geographic origin is an expert opinion based on a collection of observations and analytical data. The older trade name for stones from the island is Ceylon; the report does not use it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape and Cutting Style — two separate fields:\u003c\/strong\u003e The report prints the shape as Octagonal and the cutting style as Step Cut. Those are two different fields and we keep them apart. Step facets are large, flat and parallel, and they present the stone as broad planes rather than as small points of light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the Report Establishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Species, variety, weight, measurements, shape, colour, transparency and cutting style are findings. Geographic origin is given as an expert opinion, not a finding. The treatment entry reads Heated, with no statement of what the heating did.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity — our assessment, not a grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e We call this stone loupe clean, meaning we find no inclusions under 10× magnification. That is our own observation. GIA's coloured-stone reports carry no clarity grade, so this figure appears on no document and should be checked against the stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour Stability:\u003c\/strong\u003e The report's comments record that this stone passed GIA's colour stability test. The colour GIA printed is the colour the stone showed after that test.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to consider before purchasing this stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify the report:\u003c\/strong\u003e The physical document is headed \"Sapphire Origin Report\" above the report number — that is the line to check this page against the paper. Confirm the measurements (6.59 x 5.07 x 3.72 mm) and weight (1.16 ct) match before you buy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice per carat:\u003c\/strong\u003e At $702.00 for 1.16 ct, this works out to roughly $605 per carat. Compare price per carat, not just total price, when evaluating alternatives — and compare documents too, since what one seller's paper covers is not what another's does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow and rose gold settings sit close to this stone in tone; white gold and platinum sit against it. Which you prefer is a matter of taste, not of quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsk what the document covers:\u003c\/strong\u003e This report's Additional Results entry reads Heated. It does not say at what temperature, for how long, or to what effect, and we do not fill those gaps in. Ask any seller, for any stone, exactly what their document does and does not cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bezel, or prongs seated to cover the cut corners, is worth discussing with your setter for everyday wear — that is our recommendation, not a line from the report.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/yellow-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eYellow Sapphire — The Complete Buyer's Guide to Colour, Origin, and Value\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/ceylon-sapphire-complete-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire: The Complete Guide to the Sri Lankan Origin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/emerald-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eEmerald Cut Sapphire — The Complete Guide to the Step Cut That Shows Everything\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-sapphire-heat-treatment-works\"\u003eHow Sapphire Heat Treatment Works, and How It Is Recorded on a Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eWhat Is a GIA Sapphire Report and How Do You Read One?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/buying-sapphires-for-jyotish-vedic-astrology\"\u003eBuying Sapphires for Jyotish (Vedic Astrology) — Requirements, Specifications, and Common Mistakes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8464\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e1.16 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNatural Corundum \/ Sapphire — colour is a separate field, and it reads Yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eOctagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eCutting Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eStep Cut — called an emerald cut in the trade; not a field of the report\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e6.59 x 5.07 x 3.72 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eYellow — the report's colour field carries this one word and no intensity or saturation grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eColor Stability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003ePassed GIA's color stability test — a dated test result recorded in the report's comments, not a guarantee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eHeat Treated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka — given by GIA as an expert opinion, with a printed disclaimer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eLoupe Clean — no inclusions found by us at 10×. Our own assessment; GIA coloured-stone reports carry no clarity grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eMohs Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 — scratch resistance. Hardness is not toughness; the report's Excellent toughness entry is GIA's figure for corundum as a species, not a finding about this stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eLaboratory Report\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eGIA Sapphire Origin Report 6247032058, dated August 14, 2026. GIA issues reports, not certificates.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 1.16 ct Emerald-Cut Ceylon Yellow Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA step cut is built from large flat facets running parallel to the girdle, so it returns light in broad planes rather than in small scattered flashes. It is an open, unfussy face, and the stone measures 6.59 x 5.07 mm across. Whether you prefer that look to a brilliant cut is a matter of taste; neither is a grade, and the report grades neither.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiven on the report as an expert opinion, with GIA's printed disclaimer alongside it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOctagonal Outline, Step Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe report's two cut fields, kept separate. Large flat facets and an open face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA-Documented\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecies, weight, measurements, shape, colour and cutting style as findings; origin as an expert opinion; treatment recorded as Heated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour Stability Test Passed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecorded in the report's comments. A dated laboratory result, not a guarantee about the future.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMohs Hardness 9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery high scratch resistance. Hardness is not the same as toughness, and a step cut's corners are its vulnerable points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you are buying is a single unmounted stone and the document that goes with it. The report says what it says, we have marked what is ours, and the rest is a matter of looking at the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.16 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Octagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style: Step Cut (the trade calls this pairing an emerald cut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka — GIA's expert opinion, not a finding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heat Treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Yellow (the report's only colour word)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Loupe Clean — no inclusions found by us at 10× magnification — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaboratory report: GIA Sapphire Origin Report 6247032058, dated August 14, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComments on the report: passed GIA's color stability test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMohs hardness: 9 (scratch resistance, not toughness)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.16 ct Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring center stone in yellow or white gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom pendant or cocktail ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary bezel or east-west ring setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of Ceylon yellow sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnniversary or milestone gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClean this sapphire with lukewarm water, mild soap, and a soft brush. Store it separately from other jewelry to prevent scratching, and remove it before heavy activity or manual work. GIA considers ultrasonic and steam cleaners generally safe for heat-treated sapphire; we still prefer not to use them on step-cut stones, because the corners are where a knock does damage. That is our preference, not a warning from the report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Sapphire Origin Report 6247032058, dated August 14, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 1.16 ct emerald-cut Ceylon yellow sapphire, packed in a protective gem sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43489323155523,"sku":"CG8464","price":702.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/12001.jpg?v=1783137336"},{"product_id":"1-44-ct-round-ceylon-yellow-sapphire-gia","title":"1.44 ct Natural Yellow Sapphire, No Indications of Heating – Round Mixed Cut | GIA Report | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.44 ct yellow sapphire, documented by GIA Sapphire Origin Report 6243032041. The report gives the colour as \u003cstrong\u003eYellow\u003c\/strong\u003e, the shape as \u003cstrong\u003eRound\u003c\/strong\u003e, the variety as \u003cstrong\u003eNatural Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the geographic origin as \u003cstrong\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/strong\u003e — origin as an expert opinion, with a printed disclaimer to that effect. It prints the cutting style in two separate fields: \u003cstrong\u003eCutting Style: Crown — Modified Brilliant Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCutting Style: Pavilion — Step Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e. Brilliant facets above the girdle over flat parallel steps below is what the trade calls a mixed cut; that is the trade's name, not a field of the report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnder Additional Results the report records \u003cstrong\u003eNo Indications of Heating\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is a negative finding, and it is worth being exact about what it does and does not say. GIA examined the stone and found no indications that it had been heated; that is the whole of the sentence. It is not a statement that no treatment of any kind has been applied. Detection has limits: there is no published criterion that allows gamma-irradiated corundum to be identified unambiguously, so that is not a question this or any report closes. We say what the report says, in the report's own words, and stop there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe report also carries a second comment: \u003cstrong\u003e\"This stone passed GIA's color stability test.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e That matters more on a yellow sapphire than on most colours. Yellow in corundum can come from colour centres, and some of those are light-sensitive, so GIA exposes the stone to strong light and re-reads the colour; the colour printed on the report is the colour after that exposure. Four things it is not. It is a dated laboratory result, not a promise about the future. It is not exhaustive — GIA's own researchers note that instability might not always be identified. GIA publishes no stability grade or ranking, so there is nothing to rank it against. And it is not evidence about irradiation or about any other treatment. This is a separate test from the Additional Results entry above, and the two make separate points; we do not join them into an argument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eThe Owner's Assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"The first thing I looked at on this 1.44 carat stone from Sri Lanka was the cut: a modified brilliant crown sitting over a step-cut pavilion. I call it eye clean, and I want to be plain that this is my own assessment: GIA's coloured-stone reports carry no clarity grade, so nobody's document is grading it. The Additional Results line reads No Indications of Heating — read that line yourself, on the paper, and ask me anything the report doesn't answer.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the Report States, and What We Add\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eField by field, here is what the document carries and what is ours:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin — Sri Lanka:\u003c\/strong\u003e The report gives the geographic origin as Sri Lanka, and prints alongside it that any statement on geographic origin is an expert opinion based on a collection of observations and analytical data. The older trade name for stones from the island is Ceylon; the report does not use it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape and Cutting Style — three separate fields:\u003c\/strong\u003e The report prints the shape as Round, the crown's cutting style as Modified Brilliant Cut, and the pavilion's cutting style as Step Cut. Those are three different fields and we keep them apart. Brilliant facets break returning light into many small points; step facets are large, flat and parallel and return it in broad planes. A stone faceted both ways does some of each.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies and Variety — also separate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Species reads Natural Corundum and Variety reads Natural Sapphire. Colour is a third field and reads Yellow. The trade's habit of writing \"yellow sapphire\" as though it were one field fuses two, and we do not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the Report Establishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Species, variety, weight, measurements, shape, colour, transparency and cutting style are findings. Geographic origin is given as an expert opinion, not a finding. The Additional Results entry reads No Indications of Heating, which is a finding about heating and nothing wider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity — our assessment, not a grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e We call this stone eye clean, meaning we find no inclusions visible to the unaided eye at normal viewing distance. That is our own observation. GIA's coloured-stone reports carry no clarity grade, so this figure appears on no document and should be checked against the stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour Stability:\u003c\/strong\u003e The report's comments record that this stone passed GIA's colour stability test. The colour GIA printed is the colour the stone showed after that test.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to consider before purchasing this stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify the report:\u003c\/strong\u003e The physical document is headed \"Sapphire Origin Report\" above the report number — that is the line to check this page against the paper. Confirm the weight (1.44 ct) and the measurements (6.84 - 7.00 x 3.88 mm) match, and run the number through GIA's online Report Check before you buy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice per carat:\u003c\/strong\u003e At $1,782.00 for 1.44 ct, this works out to $1,237.50 per carat. Compare price per carat, not just total price, when evaluating alternatives — and compare documents too, since what one seller's paper covers is not what another's does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsk what the document covers:\u003c\/strong\u003e This report's Additional Results entry reads No Indications of Heating. That is an absence of evidence of heating, recorded on a dated examination. It does not speak to treatments other than heating. Ask any seller, for any stone, exactly what their document does and does not cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow and rose gold settings sit close to this stone in tone; white gold and platinum sit against it. Which you prefer is a matter of taste, not of quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e A round outline has no corners. The girdle is the thin part of any faceted stone, so a bezel or a well-seated prong is worth discussing with your setter for everyday wear — that is our recommendation, not a line from the report.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow Sapphire, Pukhraj and Jyotish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Jyotish (Vedic astrology) yellow sapphire is the stone associated with Jupiter, and it is known as Pukhraj. Buyers shopping in that tradition usually arrive with a specification already in hand, and the fields they ask about — variety, colour, geographic origin, treatment, and what the laboratory did and did not test — are the fields this report prints. We make no suitability claim and no efficacy claim for this or any stone, and we do not prescribe practice: practitioners differ among themselves on minimum weight, on metal, on which hand and on how a stone should be set, and the classical texts do not settle those questions in carats. Ask your own practitioner what they require, then read GIA Sapphire Origin Report 6243032041 against it. Our own guide to the questions worth asking is linked below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/yellow-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eYellow Sapphire — The Complete Buyer's Guide to Colour, Origin, and Value\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/ceylon-sapphire-complete-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire: The Complete Guide to the Sri Lankan Origin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eWhat a Sapphire Report Says About Heating, and What It Does Not\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eWhat Is a GIA Sapphire Report and How Do You Read One?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/buying-sapphires-for-jyotish-vedic-astrology\"\u003eBuying Sapphires for Jyotish (Vedic Astrology) — Requirements, Specifications, and Common Mistakes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/best-sapphire-shapes-for-solitaire-rings\"\u003eBest Sapphire Shapes for Solitaire Rings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8468\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e1.44 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNatural Corundum \/ Natural Sapphire — colour is a separate field, and it reads Yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eCutting Style: Crown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eModified Brilliant Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eCutting Style: Pavilion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eStep Cut — a brilliant crown over a step pavilion is what the trade calls a mixed cut; that is the trade's name, not a field of the report\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e6.84 - 7.00 x 3.88 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eYellow — the report's colour field carries this one word and no intensity or saturation grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eColor Stability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003ePassed GIA's color stability test — a dated test result recorded in the report's comments, not a guarantee, and not evidence about any treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNo Indications of Heating — the report's Additional Results entry. A negative finding about heating; the report makes no statement about other treatments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka — given by GIA as an expert opinion, with a printed disclaimer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eEye Clean — no inclusions found by us with the unaided eye at normal viewing distance. Our own assessment; GIA coloured-stone reports carry no clarity grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eMohs Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 — scratch resistance. Hardness is not toughness; the report's Excellent toughness entry is GIA's figure for corundum as a species, not a finding about this stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eLaboratory Report\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eGIA Sapphire Origin Report 6243032041, dated August 14, 2026. GIA issues reports, not certificates.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 1.44 ct Round Yellow Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe crown of this stone is cut in modified brilliant facets and the pavilion in steps. Brilliant faceting breaks returning light into many small points; step faceting returns it in broad flat planes. A stone faceted both ways does some of each, and it measures 6.84 - 7.00 mm across the girdle at a depth of 3.88 mm. Whether you prefer that to a full brilliant or a full step cut is a matter of taste; neither is a grade, and the report grades neither.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Results: No Indications of Heating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGIA examined the stone and found no indications that it had been heated. A finding about heating; the report makes no statement about other treatments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiven on the report as an expert opinion, with GIA's printed disclaimer alongside it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Mixed Cut, in Two Fields\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCutting Style: Crown reads Modified Brilliant Cut and Cutting Style: Pavilion reads Step Cut. Shape is a third field and reads Round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour Stability Test Passed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecorded in the report's comments. A dated laboratory result, not a guarantee about the future, and not evidence about any treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA-Documented\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecies, variety, weight, measurements, shape, colour, transparency and cutting style as findings; origin as an expert opinion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMohs Hardness 9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery high scratch resistance. Hardness is not the same as toughness, and the report's Excellent toughness entry is GIA's figure for corundum as a species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you are buying is a single unmounted stone and the document that goes with it. The report says what it says, we have marked what is ours, and the rest is a matter of looking at the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.44 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies: Natural Corundum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Natural Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style: Crown — Modified Brilliant Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style: Pavilion — Step Cut (the trade calls the pairing a mixed cut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 6.84 - 7.00 x 3.88 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka — GIA's expert opinion, not a finding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional Results: No Indications of Heating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Yellow (the report's only colour word)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye Clean — no inclusions found by us with the unaided eye at normal viewing distance — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaboratory report: GIA Sapphire Origin Report 6243032041, dated August 14, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComments on the report: passed GIA's color stability test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMohs hardness: 9 (scratch resistance, not toughness)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.44 ct Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring center stone in yellow or white gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom pendant or cocktail ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary bezel or solitaire ring setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of Sri Lankan yellow sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnniversary or milestone gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClean this sapphire with lukewarm water, mild soap, and a soft brush. Store it separately from other jewelry to prevent scratching, and remove it before heavy activity or manual work. GIA publishes its own sapphire care guidance and attaches its own conditions to ultrasonic and steam cleaning; we prefer not to use either on a stone we did not set ourselves, because we cannot see how it is held. That is our preference, not a warning from the report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Sapphire Origin Report 6243032041, dated August 14, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 1.44 ct round mixed-cut yellow sapphire, packed in a protective gem sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43491064348739,"sku":"CG8468","price":1782.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8468001.jpg?v=1783139222"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/collections\/8451001.jpg?v=1784268252","url":"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/en-au\/collections\/gia-certified-yellow-sapphire.oembed","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}