{"title":"Emerald Cut Sapphires - Step-Cut Loose Stones","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe emerald cut is the most architectural and refined shape in sapphire faceting - a rectangular outline with cropped corners and a series of long, parallel step facets that produce a hall-of-mirrors reflection rather than the sparkle of brilliant cuts. Emerald-cut sapphires read sophisticated, modern, and quietly luxurious. They are the cut of choice for design-conscious buyers who want their stone to look like a refined object rather than a sparkler. For a full guide to choosing between cuts for an engagement ring, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/the-best-sapphire-cut-for-an-engagement-ring-explained\"\u003ebest sapphire cut guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Emerald Cut Sapphires from Crescent Gems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmerald cuts demand exceptional rough - the step facets reveal every inclusion, every color zone, every cutting flaw. We select only stones with eye-clean clarity and even color saturation for this cut. The majority of our emerald-cut sapphires are \u003cstrong\u003eunheated\u003c\/strong\u003e - their color is entirely natural, with no thermal enhancement. Premium pieces ship with \u003cstrong\u003eGIA reports\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each stone is photographed under standardized lighting to show how the steps reflect light. To understand what unheated status means for value and price, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/heated-vs-unheated\"\u003eheated vs unheated guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Choose an Emerald Cut Sapphire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClarity is everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because step facets act like windows into the stone, inclusions show more clearly than in \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/round-sapphires-calibrated-loose-stones\"\u003ebrilliant round cuts\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/cushion-sapphires-vintage-style-loose-stones\"\u003ecushion cuts\u003c\/a\u003e. A well-chosen emerald-cut sapphire has very few visible inclusions, especially in the table. This is why the majority of our emerald-cut inventory is unheated - heating dissolves silk inclusions, and unheated stones in this cut must have genuinely clean rough to perform well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor evenness.\u003c\/strong\u003e Color zoning - streaks or patches of darker or lighter color - is visible in emerald cuts in a way it is not in brilliant cuts. The best stones show uniform color across the entire face-up surface. We describe color zoning honestly on every listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength-to-width ratio.\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic emerald cuts run 1.30-1.50 length-to-width. Squarer ratios (closer to 1.00) read as Asscher-adjacent. Longer ratios (1.60+) read sleek and modern. For a squarer step-cut look, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/square-sapphires-princess-octagon-square-cushion\"\u003esquare sapphire collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor suitability.\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerald cuts intensify body color and reward saturated mid-to-deep tones. \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/blue-sapphire\"\u003eBlue\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/teal-sapphire-gemstones-unheated-blue-green-stones\"\u003eteal\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/green-sapphire-gemstones-unheated-emerald-alternative\"\u003egreen\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/yellow-sapphire-gemstones-unheated-ceylon-stones\"\u003edeep yellow\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/loose-purple-sapphires-unheated-ceylon-stones\"\u003erich purple\u003c\/a\u003e sapphires all work beautifully in this format. Very pale stones may read flat. \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/peach-sapphire\"\u003ePeach\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/pink-sapphire-gemstones-unheated-ceylon-loose-stones\"\u003epink\u003c\/a\u003e sapphires in emerald cut are unusual and particularly striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEmerald Cut for Engagement Rings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmerald-cut sapphires suit art deco and minimalist modern engagement rings particularly well. They work in east-west settings (stone set horizontally), bezel settings, and clean-line solitaires. A 1ct emerald-cut sapphire measures approximately 7x5mm face-up - proportionate for most hand sizes without overwhelming a delicate setting. For buyers specifically considering an emerald-cut centre stone, our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/sapphire-engagement-ring-guide\"\u003esapphire engagement ring guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers sizing, metal pairing, and setting options in full. For the most engagement-appropriate emerald-cut stones across all colors, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/fancy-sapphires-for-engagement-rings-non-traditional-colours-and-cuts\"\u003efancy sapphires for engagement rings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/ceylon-blue-sapphire-over-1-carat\"\u003eCeylon blue sapphire over 1 carat\u003c\/a\u003e in emerald cut specifically - the most sought-after combination in this format - see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/ceylon-blue-sapphire-natural-unheated-sri-lankan-stones\"\u003eCeylon blue sapphire collection\u003c\/a\u003e and filter by shape. \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/teal-sapphire-over-1-carat-unheated-natural-loose-stones\"\u003eTeal sapphire over 1 carat\u003c\/a\u003e in emerald cut is equally striking and often available unheated. For the largest and most investment-grade emerald-cut pieces, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/collectors-and-investment-gemstones\"\u003einvestment gemstones collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMatched Emerald-Cut Pairs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigners value matched emerald-cut pairs for vintage-style three-stone rings, earrings, and art deco-inspired pieces. Matching two emerald-cut sapphires for color, tone, and dimensions is more demanding than matching ovals or rounds - the step facets make any color discrepancy immediately obvious. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/matched-gemstone-pairs\"\u003ematched sapphire pairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:crescentgems@gmail.com\"\u003ecrescentgems@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e if you need a specific matched pair sourced to specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs an emerald a sapphire?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo - \"emerald cut\" is the name of a facet style (a rectangular outline with step facets), not a gemstone type. Emerald the gemstone is a variety of beryl, a completely different mineral from sapphire, which is a variety of corundum. An \"emerald-cut sapphire\" is simply a sapphire faceted in the emerald-cut style - it has no botanical or mineralogical relation to actual emerald.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you get a purple emerald-cut sapphire?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes - purple and violet sapphire both take the emerald cut particularly well, since the long step facets showcase saturated color evenly across the face. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/loose-purple-sapphires-unheated-ceylon-stones\"\u003epurple sapphire collection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/natural-violet-sapphires-rare-unheated-loose-stones\"\u003eviolet sapphire collection\u003c\/a\u003e and filter by shape, or email us for a specific emerald-cut purple or violet stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat about pink-purple emerald-cut sapphires?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink-purple and violet tones are among the most striking colors in emerald-cut sapphire - the step facets deepen and concentrate the color for a rich, saturated look. We regularly source these to specification; email \u003ca href=\"mailto:crescentgems@gmail.com\"\u003ecrescentgems@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e with your size and budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you have teal emerald-cut sapphires?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes - teal is one of the most popular colors for emerald-cut sapphire, since the step facets show off its signature blue-green shift beautifully. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/teal-sapphire-gemstones-unheated-blue-green-stones\"\u003eteal sapphire collection\u003c\/a\u003e and filter by shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Cuts and Formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are drawn to the rectangular outline but want more brilliance than a step cut offers, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/radiant-cut-sapphires-usa\"\u003eradiant cut collection\u003c\/a\u003e - a rectangular brilliant hybrid that combines the outline of an emerald cut with sparkle-producing faceting. For the elongated rectangular look in a softer outline, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/rectangular-sapphires-elongated-cushion-emerald-radiant\"\u003erectangular sapphire collection\u003c\/a\u003e. For a square step cut - the Asscher-adjacent format - see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/asscher-cut-sapphires-usa\"\u003eAsscher cut collection\u003c\/a\u003e. For entirely non-standard outlines, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/fancy-cut-sapphires-usa\"\u003efancy cut sapphire collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/ceylon-sapphire-origin-guide\"\u003eCeylon sapphire origin\u003c\/a\u003e and why it matters for emerald-cut collector pieces, see our origin guide. For Jyotish buyers seeking an emerald-cut blue sapphire (Neelam) or yellow sapphire (Pukhraj) in step-cut format, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/buying-sapphires-for-jyotish-vedic-astrology\"\u003eJyotish sapphire guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHave a question about a specific stone? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:crescentgems@gmail.com\"\u003ecrescentgems@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e - we respond personally within one business day. 14-day return on every order. Select pieces are \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/try-before-you-buy-loose-gemstone\"\u003eavailable for Try-On\u003c\/a\u003e. Free US shipping; international shipping via FedEx and UPS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRelated collections: \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/blue-sapphire\"\u003eBlue sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/teal-sapphire-gemstones-unheated-blue-green-stones\"\u003eTeal sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/loose-purple-sapphires-unheated-ceylon-stones\"\u003ePurple sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/orange-sapphire-gemstones-bold-unheated-loose-stones\"\u003eOrange sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/untreated-sapphires\"\u003eUnheated sapphires\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/radiant-cut-sapphires-usa\"\u003eRadiant cut\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/cushion-sapphires-vintage-style-loose-stones\"\u003eCushion cut\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/oval-sapphire-engagement-ready-loose-stones\"\u003eOval cut\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/all-sapphire-gemstones\"\u003eAll sapphires\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"green-emerald-cut-ceylon-sapphire-11","title":"1.60 ct Natural Unheated Green Sapphire – Emerald Cut | AGCL Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003e1.60 carat emerald-cut green sapphire, unheated, measuring 7.75 × 6.05 × 3.44 mm. A clear, even green with the architectural depth typical of step-cut faceting. Origin is presented as the store's own assessment of Sri Lanka (Ceylon), as the AGCL report does not address geographic origin. Accompanied by AGCL Report #M2510408, confirming weight, dimensions, color, 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 style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/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 how clean and even the olive-green color reads across the whole table in an emerald cut — paired with its unheated status, that's a combination you don't see together very often at this size.\"\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\n\u003cp\u003eGreen sits outside the mainstream of sapphire production, which remains dominated by blue, pink, and yellow material — making a well-saturated green stone like this one a minority find rather than a routine one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green sapphire reaches the market in far smaller volumes than blue, pink, or yellow sapphire, and an even, well-saturated olive green like this one — without the brownish or grayish undertones common in the color — is harder to source consistently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most green sapphires available in eye-clean quality run under 1 carat once faceted; at 1.60 carats this stone sits above the size most buyers typically find on offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e The large majority of sapphires sold today, including most green material, are heat-treated to improve color and clarity. This stone is unheated — the less common, and more highly regarded, outcome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e The emerald cut's open step facets leave color and clarity with nowhere to hide, so a stone has to be genuinely even and clean to be cut this way rather than into a shape that conceals imperfections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The AGCL report independently confirms weight, dimensions, color, and treatment (no heat) — verification that isn't available for undocumented green sapphires sold without a lab report.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e It's the pairing of unheated origin with an even, saturated green in an above-average carat weight and a revealing step cut — not any single factor alone — that makes this particular stone difficult to replace once sold.\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 weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eView it from the face-up angle in a few different light sources.\u003c\/strong\u003e Step-cut faceting like this emerald cut shows color evenness clearly, but green sapphire can shift subtly in tone between daylight and indoor lighting, so it's worth checking both before finalizing a setting choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsider the proportions when choosing a setting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 7.75 × 6.05 × 3.44 mm this is a moderately shallow stone; a setting with adequate girdle support, rather than an open, unsupported bezel, will help protect the elongated octagonal corners typical of an emerald cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm treatment disclosure when comparison-shopping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not every green sapphire listed online states its heat-treatment status clearly — check that an \"unheated\" claim is backed by an independent lab report, as this one is by AGCL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactor in availability.\u003c\/strong\u003e Given how few unheated green sapphires of this size and evenness reach the market in a given year (see Rarity Analysis above), a comparable replacement is not always readily available if this one sells.\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\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-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/green-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eGreen Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/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-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/natural-sapphires-online-premium-gemstones\"\u003eHow to Buy Natural Sapphires Online\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/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-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-vs-emerald-engagement-ring\"\u003eSapphire vs. Emerald Engagement Ring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying 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;\"\u003eCG8320\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;\"\u003e1.60 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 Green 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;\"\u003eEmerald Cut (Octagonal)\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;\"\u003e7.75 × 6.05 × 3.44 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;\"\u003eGreen (Olive Green)\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\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) — store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL 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;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eEye-clean\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;\"\u003eAGCL Report #M2510408\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: CG8320\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.60 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Green Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Octagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style: Emerald Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.75 × 6.05 × 3.44 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Green Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) (store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Unheated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Green (Olive Green)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: AGCL Report #M2510408\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 AGCL report is the exact, individual stone you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s included with this Green Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAGCL Report #M2510408\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":42665944744003,"sku":"CG8320","price":1280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/stone_CG8320_image-1.jpg?v=1778307971"},{"product_id":"peach-emerald-cut-ceylon-sapphire-46","title":"1.50 ct Natural Heated Peach Sapphire – Emerald Cut","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.50 carat peach sapphire in an emerald cut, heat treated. Peach sapphire occupies the warm hue zone between orange and pink in natural corundum — a tone that reads romantic in natural daylight and warm under incandescent light. The emerald cut on this stone is an unusual choice for peach material: step facets emphasize the tone's subtle gradient and create interior depth rather than surface sparkle, giving this a quieter, more sophisticated aesthetic than the brilliant-cut peach sapphires that dominate the market.\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-ca\/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\"This 1.50 ct emerald-cut peach sapphire pairs a pale, warm peach hue with step-cut faceting — a shape rarely used for peach material, since step facets expose inclusions that brilliant cuts would mask. This stone has visible inclusions, so view it in hand and judge the face-up look for yourself before deciding.\"\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\u003cp\u003ePeach sapphire is a minority color within overall sapphire production, sitting in the narrow hue zone between orange and pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone's pale peach tone (Very Light saturation) is a delicate variant within an already uncommon color category.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.50 ct, this is a full center-stone size for peach sapphire, most of which is traded well under 1 carat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat treatment is standard across the great majority of commercial peach sapphire — this stone's treatment status is typical for the category, not a scarcity factor on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerald (step) cut peach sapphire is uncommon — most peach rough is cut oval or cushion for weight retention and to mask inclusions that step facets would expose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graded by FGL; no report number is recorded in this stone's product data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the combination of a delicate peach hue with a step-cut format the market rarely applies to this color — not any single factor alone — that sets this stone apart.\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\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eView under both daylight and warm light —\u003c\/strong\u003e pale peach tones shift subtly between the two, and step cuts reveal color evenness more than brilliant cuts do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt 7.45 x 5.03mm,\u003c\/strong\u003e this elongated emerald-cut silhouette suits a four-prong or bezel setting with protected corners rather than a round-stone mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen comparison-shopping,\u003c\/strong\u003e confirm both the heat treatment and the lab source in writing, since peach color can also be produced by diffusion treatments this stone does not carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh the scarcity noted above,\u003c\/strong\u003e since emerald-cut peach sapphire is a narrower slice of an already minority color compared with the oval or cushion cuts that dominate the category.\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\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-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/peach-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003ePeach Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/peach-sapphire-vs-padparadscha\"\u003ePeach Sapphire vs Padparadscha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/emerald-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eEmerald Cut Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/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-ca\/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-ca\/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-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying 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;\"\u003eCG8132\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 \/ Peach 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;\"\u003eEmerald 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;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e7.45 x 5.03 x 3.62 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;\"\u003ePeach (Very Light 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;\"\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)\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;\"\u003eVisible inclusions (our own assessment, not a lab 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;\"\u003eFGL — report number not listed in product data\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 1.50 ct Emerald-Cut Peach Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeach sapphire in an emerald cut is rare for two reasons: most peach material is cut oval or cushion, and emerald cuts require better clarity than brilliant cuts (since step facets don't mask inclusions the way brilliant faceting does). This stone's combination of warm peach color and architectural step-cut silhouette makes it distinctly different from any other peach sapphire in the catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Peach Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmerald Cut Sophistication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArchitectural step-cut silhouette in a color rarely seen in this format — distinctive and refined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm Peach Hue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe romantic blush-orange range that flatters rose gold and yellow gold equally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep Cut Depth Effect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterior hall-of-mirrors depth rather than surface sparkle — elegant and contemplative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt 1.5 Carats — Full Center Stone Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLarge enough for a statement pendant or engagement ring in the emerald cut format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable for Daily Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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: 1.50 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Peach Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Emerald Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heat Treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Peach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Visible inclusions (our own assessment, not a lab grade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.50 ct emerald-cut peach sapphire has been hand-selected for the evenness of its peach and the quality of its step-cut faceting — the two factors that determine how well a step-cut stone performs in peach material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Customers Love This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnusual Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerald-cut peach sapphire is genuinely uncommon — immediately distinctive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep Cut Elegance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interior depth rather than surface sparkle — a refined aesthetic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm Color Versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peach flatters rose gold, yellow gold, and white settings equally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treatment disclosed honestly, stone selected for color evenness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 1.50 ct emerald-cut peach sapphire means choosing a stone that combines an unusual cut with a warm, romantic color — a combination not easily replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.50 ct Peach Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom engagement ring in rose gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt deco-inspired pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEast-west bezel setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of unusual-cut sapphires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnniversary gift — warm romantic aesthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42665947824195,"sku":"CG8132","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/stone_CG8132_image-1.jpg?v=1778307998"},{"product_id":"2-12-ct-emerald-cut-teal-sapphire-unheated-gia","title":"2.12 ct Natural Unheated Teal Sapphire – Emerald Cut | GIA Certified","description":"\u003cp\u003e2.12 carat emerald-cut (octagonal step cut) teal sapphire, completely unheated, measuring 6.98 × 5.67 × 5.20 mm. Step facets are rarely chosen for teal material, but when they are, the result is distinctive — interior color layering between blue and green across different facet planes. Accompanied by GIA Report #5231922096, 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=\"color: #4a235a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Cutters almost never reach for a step cut when they're working teal sapphire rough — an oval, cushion, or round brilliant is the safer choice because it maximizes sparkle and helps blend uneven color. An emerald cut does the opposite: the open, mirror-like facets slow everything down so you can actually see into the stone, and on this piece that means watching blue and green separate across different facet planes instead of blending into one tone. Paired with the fact that it's unheated, with GIA finding no indications of heat treatment, this is a genuinely uncommon combination of cut, color, and treatment for teal material.\" — Ahmed Shareek, Crescent Gems\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\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeal is already one of the less common sapphire colors — most sapphire production skews toward blue, pink, and yellow, with teal representing a narrower slice of what comes out of the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe emerald cut (step cut) on teal material is a genuine format rarity: the large majority of teal sapphire is cut as oval, cushion, or round specifically to maximize brilliance and even out color. Step facets are rarely chosen for teal material, as this stone's own listing notes, because they demand cleaner material and reward it with visible internal color layering rather than a blended, uniform hue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe GIA report grades this stone's color as \"Green,\" while the trade and visual description calls it \"Teal.\" This is not a contradiction — it's a normal, expected nuance. GIA lab reports use a standardized, narrower color vocabulary that doesn't always track the trade and marketing names dealers use for blue-green material; \"teal\" is a market term, not a GIA grading term.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe stone is unheated, confirmed by GIA with no indications of heat treatment. The large majority of sapphire on the market today is heat-treated to improve color and clarity, so an unheated stone of this size and quality is meaningfully scarcer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity is eye-clean in our own assessment, and every key measurement — weight, dimensions, color, transparency, and treatment — is independently documented on GIA Report #5231922096, removing guesswork from a stone that already sits at the intersection of several uncommon traits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e an uncommon color, cut rarely paired with that color, unheated status, and independent lab documentation intersect in a single stone — a combination that shows up infrequently in the teal sapphire market.\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't be thrown off if the GIA report itself reads \"Green\" in the color field — that's the lab's standardized grading term. \"Teal\" is how the trade and this listing describe the same blue-green stone; both are describing one and the same gem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep cuts show color differently than brilliant cuts. Instead of scattering light into uniform sparkle, the open facets reveal color zoning and layering — view the stone in person or in detailed photos\/video to see how the blue and green separate across facet planes, rather than judging it purely on a distance thumbnail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways verify unheated status independently through the lab report rather than taking a listing's word for it — GIA Report #5231922096 documents this stone's treatment status directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin is stated as Madagascar; this is seller-stated rather than confirmed on an origin-specific GIA report, since GIA Sapphire Reports of this type confirm weight, dimensions, color, transparency, and treatment but do not include origin determination here. Buyers who need origin certification specifically should factor that in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e where possible, view the stone in hand or request additional photos\/video under different lighting to see the teal color layering 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\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/teal-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eTeal Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/emerald-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eEmerald Cut Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eGIA Guide: What Is a GIA Sapphire Report and How Do You Read One?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/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-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/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-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/madagascar-sapphire-guide\"\u003eMadagascar Sapphire 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;\"\u003eCG8354\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;\"\u003e2.12 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 Teal 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;\"\u003eEmerald Cut (Octagonal), Step 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;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e6.98 × 5.67 × 5.20 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;\"\u003eTeal (blue-green); GIA grades the color as Green\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;\"\u003eMadagascar — seller-stated\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 #5231922096\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: CG8354\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 2.12 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Teal Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Emerald Cut (Octagonal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style: Step Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 6.98 × 5.67 × 5.20 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Teal Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Madagascar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Unheated (no indications of heating)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Teal (blue-green); GIA report grades the color as Green\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 #5231922096\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 Teal Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Report #5231922096\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":42798902968387,"sku":"CG8354","price":2968.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_76ea02d3-5ccb-4880-a4ba-3bc6a8d6f1f1.jpg?v=1778308094"},{"product_id":"0-61-ct-emerald-cut-pink-sapphire-gemstone","title":"0.61 ct Natural Unheated Pink Sapphire – Emerald Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 0.61 carat pink sapphire in an emerald cut, completely unheated and documented on GIA Report #2235980196. Pink sapphire is natural corundum in the delicate rose-pink range — a soft, romantic tone that reads clean and bright in daylight. At sub-carat weight, this emerald-cut stone is a collector format: the step facets reveal the interior color evenly rather than scattering it, making it well-suited for earrings, accent stones, and small pendant designs.\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-ca\/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 makes this particular stone worth pointing out is the Color, the as the stone turns you will see the padparadsha color from the side, If we had oriented the stone properly then it would have been a padparadsha . GIA's report says Pink Sapphire with Origin Report states the Sri Lankan directly, which is a meaningfully higher bar of proof. Combined with unheated status and a clean, well-cut 0.61 ct stone, this is a small sapphire with an unusual color and a strong paper trail.\"\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 handful of factors compound here to make this a stronger-than-average sub-carat pink sapphire, even before you factor in the documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e A soft, even rose-pink tone with no visible zoning — natural pink sapphires with this level of color consistency at sub-carat sizes are routinely passed over in favor of larger stones, which keeps well-cut small ones like this underappreciated relative to their quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 0.61 ct, this is a collector- and jeweler-friendly size for earrings, accents, and small pendant centers — natural, unheated material in this size range is far less commonly offered with full lab documentation than larger center stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e unheated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loupe Clean is a strong grade — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e GIA Report #2235980196 — GIA has confirmed the geographic origin as Sri Lanka (Ceylon) directly in the report, which is a materially stronger documentation standard than the store's-own-assessment framing seen on most AGCL-certified listings in this catalog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e unheated status, even color, strong clarity, and GIA-confirmed Ceylon origin rarely line up together in a stone this size — it's the documentation, more than the size, that sets this stone apart.\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 if you're considering this stone for a ring or other setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest use:\u003c\/strong\u003e earring pairs, accent stones, or a small pendant center — the emerald cut's step facets show this stone's color evenly, which favors clean, simple settings that don't compete with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e emerald-cut corners benefit from protective prongs or a bezel; ask your jeweler about corner protection when commissioning a setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation to keep:\u003c\/strong\u003e hold onto the GIA Report #2235980196 with the stone — it is the basis for both the unheated and Sri Lankan origin claims and will matter for insurance and resale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComparison shopping:\u003c\/strong\u003e when comparing this stone to other pink sapphires online, check whether origin is GIA-confirmed or store-assessed — the two are not equivalent claims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e if you're unsure how this stone will look in hand, Crescent Gems offers a trial period so you can view it in person before committing to a setting.\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-ca\/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-ca\/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-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003eHow to Commission a Custom Ring — From Loose Stone to Finished Piece\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/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-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/pink-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003ePink Sapphire — The Complete Buyer's Guide to Color, Origin, and Value\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;\"\u003eCG8368\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;\"\u003e0.61 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 Pink 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;\"\u003eEmerald Cut, Step 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;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e5.53 x 4.08 x 2.69 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;\"\u003ePink, soft rose-pink tone\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\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) — confirmed by GIA Report #2235980196\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 #2235980196\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\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: CG8368\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Pink Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.61 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.53 x 4.08 x 2.69 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Emerald Cut (Octagonal outline per GIA report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Step Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) — confirmed by GIA Report #2235980196\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Unheated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Pink\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 (Gemological Institute of America), Report #2235980196\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 0.61 ct unheated emerald-cut pink sapphire has been hand-selected for the evenness of its color and the quality of its step-cut faceting — GIA's Sapphire Origin Report confirms both its Sri Lankan origin and unheated status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\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\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean with warm soapy water and a soft brush; avoid ultrasonic cleaners and harsh chemicals. Store separately from other jewelry, since sapphire (Mohs 9) can scratch softer stones and metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 0.61 ct Pink Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarring center stones (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccent stone in a custom multi-stone design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall pendant center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of unusual-cut pink sapphires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42875852324931,"sku":"CG8368","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_a5e4dbe2-5f70-4178-a608-74a9a1f6be4b.jpg?v=1777536654"},{"product_id":"0-60-ct-emerald-cut-violet-sapphire-unheated","title":"0.60 ct Natural Unheated Violet Sapphire – Emerald Cut | AGCL Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 0.60 carat violet sapphire in an emerald cut, completely unheated, documented on AGCL Report #M262745. Emerald-cut violet sapphire is a rare format at this size — most sub-carat violet material is cut oval or round for weight efficiency, and the step facets of an emerald cut demand better clarity than brilliant formats. At 0.60 carats, the emerald cut creates an architectural small stone with interior depth and quiet elegance, where the violet color reads through the step facets rather than across a brilliant surface.\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-ca\/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 step facets on this 0.60 ct emerald cut let the violet read as depth rather than sparkle — a look you rarely see in violet sapphire this small, since most sub-carat violet rough is cut as ovals or rounds for yield rather than step-faceted. AGCL Report #M262745 confirms the color is entirely natural, unheated.\"\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\u003cp\u003eViolet sapphire is an uncommon body color overall, and emerald cutting adds a second, independent layer of rarity on top of the color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Violet occupies the transition zone between blue and purple and represents a minority share of overall sapphire production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.60 carats is a small stone; most emerald-cut sapphire inventory in this weight range is blue or yellow, not violet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Violet sapphire color is commonly enhanced by heat; this stone's hue is natural and confirmed unheated per AGCL Report #M262745.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerald cutting is uncommon for sub-carat violet material because step facets show inclusions more readily and demand cleaner rough than brilliant cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e AGCL Report #M262745 confirms natural corundum, weight, cut, and no indication of heating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e An unheated violet sapphire in emerald cut at this size sits at the intersection of three uncommon factors at once — not any single one alone.\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\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eView under a single overhead light source\u003c\/strong\u003e to see how the step facets handle the violet color — emerald cuts display color and clarity differently than brilliant cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a setting with corner protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 5.86 x 3.90 mm elongated outline suits a four-prong or bezel setting that guards the step-cut corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsk any competing seller for lab-documented treatment status:\u003c\/strong\u003e step-cut violet sapphire described as unheated should always carry third-party confirmation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh availability against the Rarity Analysis above:\u003c\/strong\u003e emerald-cut violet sapphire is a narrow category even before considering treatment status.\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\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-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/violet-sapphires-the-rare-beauty-of-royal-purple-elegance\"\u003eViolet Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/emerald-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eEmerald Cut Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/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-ca\/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-ca\/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-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/purple-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003ePurple Sapphire Buyer's Guide (Violet vs. Purple)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying 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;\"\u003eCG8383\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;\"\u003e0.60 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;\"\u003eCorundum \/ Violet 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; width: 42%;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eEmerald Cut, Step 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%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e5.86 x 3.90 x 2.52 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 \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eViolet\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%;\"\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; width: 42%;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eUnheated — No Indication of Heating (AGCL Report #M262745)\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 (Ceylon) — store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL 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%;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eEye-clean\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%;\"\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;\"\u003eAGCL Report #M262745\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 0.60 ct Unheated Emerald-Cut Violet Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn emerald cut at 0.60 carats in violet sapphire is genuinely uncommon — the combination of an architectural step cut format with a rare color in unheated quality makes this a distinctive small stone. The step facets create interior depth in the violet, revealing the color's subtlety rather than scattering it across a brilliant surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Violet Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated Natural Violet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo thermal treatment — the natural violet-blue balance preserved exactly as formed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmerald Cut Depth at Small Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep facets create interior depth in violet — a sophisticated look uncommon at sub-carat scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare Format-Color Combination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmerald-cut violet sapphire is uncommon at any size; at 0.60 carats it is genuinely rare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitectural Pendant Scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e0.60 carats in a step-cut format — ideal for small pendants and earring settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable for Daily Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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: 0.60 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Violet Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Emerald Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Emerald Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Unheated — No Indication of Heating per AGCL Report #M262745\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Violet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) (store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: AGCL Report #M262745\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 0.60 ct unheated emerald-cut violet sapphire has been hand-selected for the purity of its violet and the quality of its step-cut faceting — step facets reveal everything, so only clean stones suit this format even at small sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Customers Love This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated Violet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural color in the rarest format for this hue at this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep-Cut Sophistication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interior depth at a small scale — elegant and contemplative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerald-cut violet sapphire is genuinely uncommon in the market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treatment disclosed honestly, stone selected for color purity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 0.60 ct unheated emerald-cut violet sapphire means choosing the unusual at every level — rare color, rare cut, natural treatment status, in a small stone that rewards close attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 0.60 ct Emerald-Cut Violet Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchitectural pendant center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarring center stones (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEast-west small ring setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of unusual-cut small sapphires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom geometric jewelry design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43009087275075,"sku":"CG8383","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_47e67e84-9988-46a5-8285-86eadc7847f4.jpg?v=1777536652"},{"product_id":"1-carat-ruby-1-09-ct-emerald-cut-natural-gia-report","title":"1.09 ct Natural Heated Ruby – Emerald Cut | GIA Certified","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.09 carat ruby in an emerald cut, heat treated, documented on a GIA Ruby Origin Report (#5232922092) confirming Madagascar origin. Emerald-cut ruby is one of the rarest combinations in fine colored gemstones — the step-cut format demands better clarity than brilliant cuts (since step facets cannot mask inclusions the way brilliant faceting does), and ruby typically carries heavy inclusions. A GIA-reported emerald-cut ruby with eye-clean clarity (our own assessment) represents a deliberate selection for both cut quality and material quality simultaneously.\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-ca\/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\"An eye-clean emerald-cut ruby is not something I come across often — step facets expose every inclusion, and most ruby simply isn't clean enough to survive that kind of cut. Pair that clarity with a GIA-confirmed Madagascar origin and honestly disclosed heat treatment, and this stone is a genuinely well-documented, deliberate selection rather than a lucky find.\"\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\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut-Clarity Combination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerald (step) cuts demand better clarity than brilliant cuts because their broad, flat facets can't mask inclusions the way brilliant faceting does — and ruby typically carries heavy inclusions. An eye-clean emerald-cut ruby means the material was clean enough, before cutting, to survive the least forgiving format in colored stones. That is a deliberate, uncommon selection, not a common one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA Origin Report — Dual Confirmation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The GIA report doesn't just confirm species (resolving the ambiguity that makes ruby the most commonly misrepresented gemstone) — it independently determines Madagascar origin, giving this stone two layers of laboratory-backed confirmation most rubies on the market never receive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e A pinkish red hue in the classic range collectors associate with fine Madagascar ruby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The overwhelming majority of fine ruby on the market is cut oval or cushion to maximize brilliance and forgive inclusions. An emerald-cut ruby is a minority format precisely because so little rough ruby is clean enough to justify it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment — Standard, Not a Rarity Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone is heat treated, the accepted, disclosed, industry-standard treatment for the vast majority of commercial ruby. It is not being marketed as untreated, and heat treatment should not be read as a rarity claim here — the rarity in this stone comes from the cut-clarity combination and the origin documentation, not the treatment status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e A GIA-documented, Madagascar-origin, eye-clean emerald-cut ruby brings together a clarity level, a cut format, and a level of independent verification that rarely appear on the same stone at once.\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity matters more in step cuts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerald and other step cuts have no brilliant faceting to scatter light and hide inclusions — what you see through the table is what you get. Insist on eye-clean or better in any emerald-cut ruby, and be skeptical of listings that don't address clarity directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify species with a lab report:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruby is one of the most frequently misrepresented gemstones — confused with, or substituted by, red spinel, garnet, glass-filled composites, and synthetics. A GIA report confirming natural ruby species is the baseline requirement, not an optional extra.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm treatment disclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat treatment is standard and acceptable for the great majority of ruby on the market — this stone's is disclosed. What buyers should watch for is undisclosed additional treatment (such as lead-glass or cavity filling), which a proper lab report will also address.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect the corners in the setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e An emerald cut's pointed corners are more vulnerable to chipping than a rounded shape, as this listing's own care guidance notes. Choose a protective setting — prongs positioned over the corners, or a bezel\/halo — rather than an exposed mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Request additional photos or video under different lighting, ask for the full GIA report, and buy from a seller whose return policy lets you evaluate the stone in hand 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\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/ruby-buyers-guide\"\u003eRuby — The Complete Buyer's Guide to the World's Most Valuable Colored Gemstone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eWhat Is a GIA Report and How Do You Read One?\u003c\/a\u003e (covers how to read GIA lab reports generally)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003eCustom Rings — The Complete Guide to Designing Your Own\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/the-smart-way-to-buy-loose-gemstones-online-in-2026\"\u003eBuy Loose Gemstones the Smart Way in 2026\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;\"\u003eCG8407\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;\"\u003e1.09 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 Ruby (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;\"\u003eEmerald Cut (Octagonal), Step 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;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e7.43 × 5.16 × 2.69 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;\"\u003ePinkish Red\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;\"\u003eMadagascar (GIA determined)\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 #5232922092\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 1.09 ct GIA Emerald-Cut Ruby?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe GIA report (#5232922092) confirms the stone is natural ruby — the verification that resolves the species ambiguity that makes ruby the most commonly misrepresented gemstone — and independently determines a Madagascar origin. The emerald cut creates an architectural, art deco look that distinguishes this stone from the oval and cushion rubies that dominate the market, and the step facets reveal the stone's color depth in a way that brilliant cuts do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Ruby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA-Documented Ruby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndependent confirmation of species, weight, dimensions, origin, and treatment status (Report #5232922092).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmerald Cut Distinction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArchitectural step-cut ruby — the format that most clearly differentiates this stone from the oval-cushion majority.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep-Cut Clarity Requirement Met\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEye-clean clarity in ruby is exceptional — step facets reveal everything, making this clarity level meaningful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbove-1-Carat Center Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.09 carats — a practical center stone weight in the most desirable red gemstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable for Daily Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003eVariety: Ruby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.09 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.43 x 5.16 x 2.69 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Emerald Cut (Octagonal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Step Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heat Treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Pinkish Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Madagascar (GIA determined)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #5232922092\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.09 ct GIA emerald-cut ruby has been hand-selected for the quality of its color and the clarity that the emerald cut demands — a genuinely uncommon combination in natural ruby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a single natural gemstone, not a manufactured or mass-produced item — no two rubies are exactly alike, and once this stone sells, this particular listing will not be restocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare of Emerald-Cut Ruby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRuby is durable (Mohs 9) but should still be cared for thoughtfully. Clean with warm water, mild soap, and a soft brush; avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners, since heat-treated ruby can carry residual fractures that these methods may stress. Store separately from other jewelry to prevent surface scratches, and remove the stone before activities involving harsh chemicals or impact — the pointed corners of an emerald cut are also more prone to chipping, so extra care around hard knocks is worthwhile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Customers Love This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA Documentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Species, origin, quality, and treatment confirmed independently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmerald Cut Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Step-cut ruby at this clarity is genuinely uncommon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArt Deco Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e The architectural step format in the most historically significant colored gemstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every attribute documented, treatment disclosed honestly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 1.09 ct GIA emerald-cut ruby means choosing the most architecturally distinctive format in the most historically prized colored gemstone — with independent documentation, including a Madagascar origin determination, to confirm it (Report #5232922092).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.09 ct Emerald-Cut Ruby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt deco or architectural engagement ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement pendant center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of unusual-cut GIA-documented rubies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuly birthstone fine jewelry commission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignificant anniversary or romantic gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43022352318531,"sku":"CG8407","price":3270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_36c3fdf3-7a0d-4f02-929c-401f89728ec3.jpg?v=1777536660"},{"product_id":"1-03-ct-natural-untreated-color-change-sapphire","title":"1.03 ct Natural Unheated Color-Change Sapphire – Emerald Cut | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.03 ct Emerald Cut Color-Change Sapphire, from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), completely unheated and certified by AGCL (Arctic Gem Certification \u0026amp; Laboratory), Report #M263506. Color-change sapphires shift hue between lighting environments — this stone displays a distinctly different color under daylight versus incandescent light (green to reddish purple, per the AGCL report), a phenomenon caused by trace vanadium in the crystal that absorbs different wavelengths under different spectral distributions. At just over 1 carat from Ceylon, unheated, this is a well-specified example of one of the most unusual optical phenomena in natural gemstones.\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-ca\/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\"Genuine, lab-documented color-change sapphire is one of the rarest phenomena in the sapphire family — in my experience, on par with star sapphire for scarcity, because the vanadium chemistry needed to produce a clean shift between daylight and incandescent light rarely lines up this well. This stone's AGCL-documented change from green to reddish purple is unusually well-defined, and the fact that it's unheated matters even more here, since heat treatment is known to weaken or destroy the color-change effect entirely.\"\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\n\u003cp\u003eColor-change sapphire is one of the rarest phenomena in the sapphire family, alongside star sapphire — most sapphire production never yields a stone that shifts convincingly between light sources, and this 1.03 ct stone combines that phenomenon with unheated status and a stated Ceylon origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhenomenon:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone shows a genuine, AGCL-documented color change — green under daylight versus reddish purple under incandescent light. The effect is caused by trace vanadium in the crystal structure, which absorbs different wavelengths depending on the spectral makeup of the light source. Only a small fraction of sapphire crystals contain vanadium in the concentration and balance needed to produce a clean, visible shift, which is why color-change sapphire is considered one of the rarest sapphire phenomena alongside asterism (star sapphire).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green (daylight) to Reddish Purple (incandescent) — a well-defined, clearly visible shift rather than a subtle tone change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.03 carats — above the 1-carat threshold most buyers look for in a center stone, in a size where the color shift remains easy to see with the naked eye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unheated. This matters more for a color-change stone than for an ordinary sapphire — heat treatment can weaken or destroy the color-change effect entirely, so an unheated stone with a strong, documented shift is harder to find than an unheated stone in a standard color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone has visible inclusions — our own assessment, not a lab grade. The color shift is judged separately from clarity, but view the stone in hand if clarity matters to you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e AGCL Report #M263506 confirms no indication of heating; origin is stated as Sri Lanka (Ceylon).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e A genuine color-change phenomenon, unheated status, Ceylon origin, and independent lab documentation rarely converge in a single stone at this size — each factor narrows the pool of qualifying stones further.\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\u003eColor-change sapphire is judged differently than a single-color stone — the quality of the shift itself, not just hue or clarity, is what separates a strong stone from an average one. A few things are worth checking before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eView it in multiple light sources:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is essential for a color-change stone — ask for photos or video showing the stone under both daylight\/fluorescent light and incandescent light so you can judge the strength and cleanliness of the shift for yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm the lab report matches the stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check that the AGCL report number, weight, and measurements correspond exactly to the stone you're purchasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsk about the degree of color change:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not all color-change sapphires shift equally strongly — some show a dramatic change, others a subtler one. Ask for a direct description of how pronounced the change is on this specific stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsider the setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e An open setting that lets light reach the pavilion will show the color-change effect more clearly than a setting that blocks light from certain angles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Where possible, view the stone in person or request additional imaging under controlled light sources before committing — a phenomenon like this is best judged firsthand.\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-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/color-change-sapphire-guide\"\u003eColor-Change Sapphire — The Phenomenon Stone That Shifts Before Your Eyes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/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-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/natural-sapphires-online-premium-gemstones\"\u003eHow to Buy Natural Sapphires Online: What Certification Actually Tells You\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003eHow to Commission a Custom Ring — From Loose Stone to Finished Piece\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eThe Ultimate Guide to Buying Natural Loose Sapphires\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;\"\u003eCG8412\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;\"\u003e1.03 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 Color-Change 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;\"\u003eEmerald 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;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e5.80 x 4.86 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;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eGreen (daylight) to Reddish Purple (incandescent), per AGCL 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;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eColor Change — green (daylight) to reddish purple (incandescent), per AGCL Report #M263506\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\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;\"\u003eVisible inclusions (our own assessment, not a lab 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;\"\u003eAGCL Report #M263506\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 1.03 ct Unheated Ceylon Color-Change Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eColor-change sapphire in unheated quality above 1 carat from Ceylon is uncommon — the combination of the phenomenon, the treatment status, and the origin in a single stone represents a meaningful convergence of collectible attributes. The Emerald Cut at this weight is a practical format for showing the color shift in both earring\/pendant and ring settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this 1.03 ct Emerald Cut Color-Change Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated Ceylon Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo thermal treatment — AGCL Report #M263506 confirms no indication of heating. Heat can diminish the shift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Color-Change Phenomenon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stone reads a distinctly different hue under daylight versus incandescent light — a natural optical effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbove-1-Carat Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.03 carats — the threshold for center stone use in most standard engagement and pendant settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhenomenon Accessible to View\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt this size, the color shift is clearly visible with the naked eye under different light sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable for Daily Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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: 1.03 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Color-Change Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Color-Change Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Octagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Emerald Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.80 x 4.86 x 3.72 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Unheated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Green to Reddish Purple (color-change)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Visible inclusions (our own assessment, not a lab grade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: AGCL Gemstone Report #M263506\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.03 ct Emerald Cut Color-Change Sapphire has been hand-selected for the clarity and completeness of its color shift — the quality that distinguishes a strong color-change from a mere tone variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a single natural gemstone, not a manufactured or lab-created replica — no two color-change sapphires form with identical color behavior, clarity, and internal character. Once this stone sells, it's gone; there is no duplicate. What you see documented on the AGCL report is the exact, individual stone you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSapphire is exceptionally durable (Mohs 9), but a few habits keep it looking its best. Clean with warm water, mild soap, and a soft brush; avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners if the stone is set alongside softer or treatment-sensitive materials. Store separately from other jewelry to prevent surface scratches to softer pieces, and remove the stone before swimming, exercising, or household chemical exposure. As an unheated stone, no thermal treatment stabilizes the color — normal wear is fine, but avoid sudden extreme temperature changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Customers Love This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated Phenomenon:\u003c\/strong\u003e The color-change is entirely natural — heat can weaken this optical effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiving Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e A stone that reads differently in every light source — inherently dynamic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeylon Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e The primary source for natural color-change sapphire at the fine commercial level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treatment disclosed honestly and independently certified by AGCL (Report #M263506).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 1.03 ct unheated Ceylon color-change sapphire means choosing a stone whose most distinctive quality — its shift between two colors — is entirely natural and unaltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.03 ct Color-Change Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive engagement ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollector centerpiece for phenomenon gemstones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement pendant — phenomenon visible in any light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConversation piece for fine jewelry enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestment in documented natural color-change material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43031904518211,"sku":"CG8412","price":824.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_0b7c91d9-1004-4ae0-9c8f-6ce83422f6d3.jpg?v=1778308074"},{"product_id":"2-65-ct-blue-spinel","title":"2.65 ct Natural Unheated Bluish-Gray Spinel – Emerald Cut | AGCL Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 2.65 carat bluish-gray spinel in a radiant cut, documented on AGCL Report #M263110. The cool, sophisticated bluish-gray tone is a distinctive alternative to traditional blue gemstones, and spinel's naturally high brilliance produces strong light return without any enhancement. Spinel ranks 8 on the Mohs scale, making it one of the more durable gem species for fine jewelry.\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-ca\/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\"This bluish-gray spinel's cool, sophisticated tone is a genuine alternative to traditional blue gemstones, and its radiant faceting draws out a natural brilliance that needed no help from enhancement to get there.\"\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\n\u003cp\u003eFine bluish-gray spinel in this size and cutting quality represents a small slice of overall spinel production, most of which trends toward red, pink, and violet-blue hues rather than this cooler gray-blue tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluish-gray is a less commonly seen body color for spinel; most commercial material leans toward red, hot pink, or a warmer violet-blue rather than this cool, muted tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 2.65 ct, this stone is comfortably above the sub-1.5 ct sizes most commonly available for spinel in fine color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spinel as a species is rarely treated in the market to begin with — but on this specific stone, the AGCL report's Comments field is blank and does not address treatment at all. \"Unheated\" here reflects the store's own assessment, not an independently lab-confirmed determination, and we want buyers to know that distinction plainly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e The octagonal, step-cut outline (labeled by AGCL as an Emerald Cut, cut in-house to Radiant Cut proportions) requires precise faceting to return light evenly across a cooler body color — a more exacting cut than a simple round or oval.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e An independent AGCL report confirms this stone's weight, dimensions, and clarity — a level of third-party documentation many loose colored stones in this size range don't carry at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the pairing of an uncommon cool body color, above-average size, exacting step-cut faceting, and independent documentation — not any single factor — that makes a stone like this difficult to replace once sold.\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 weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eView it in more than one light.\u003c\/strong\u003e The step-cut facets of an emerald\/radiant-style cut show color and any minor inclusions more openly than a brilliant cut, so compare the stone in daylight and indoor light before deciding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan the setting around the outline.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 9.22 x 6.33 x 5.30 mm, this is an elongated octagonal stone — four-prong or east-west settings that follow the step-cut corners will show off the faceting better than a setting designed for a round or oval stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsk about additional documentation if you want independent treatment verification.\u003c\/strong\u003e The AGCL report is silent on treatment for this stone — if lab-confirmed treatment status matters to you, ask us about arranging supplementary documentation before purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh the value case.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spinel in this color and size remains comparatively undervalued next to sapphire of similar quality, which is part of what makes the rarity factors above meaningful for long-term value.\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\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-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/spinel-buyers-guide\"\u003eSpinel Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-vs-spinel-collectors-guide\"\u003eSapphire vs. Spinel — The Overlooked Comparison\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/the-smart-way-to-buy-loose-gemstones-online-in-2026\"\u003eBuy Loose Gemstones the Smart Way in 2026\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/luxury-gemstones-at-fair-prices-direct-from-source\"\u003eWhy Crescent Gems Prices Loose Gemstones Below Retail\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-gems-are-formed-nature-s-incredible-underground-process\"\u003eHow Gemstones Are Formed\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;\"\u003eCG8403\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;\"\u003e2.65 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 Spinel\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;\"\u003eEmerald Cut (Octagonal outline per AGCL report); Radiant Cut 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;\"\u003e9.22 x 6.33 x 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;\"\u003eBluish Gray\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 — store's own assessment; the AGCL report's Comments field is blank and does not address 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;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon) — store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL 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;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eVery Slightly Included — minor inclusions may be visible under magnification\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;\"\u003e8 (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;\"\u003eAGCL Report #M263110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\u003eSKU: CG8403\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Spinel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.65 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 9.22 x 6.33 x 5.30 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Emerald Cut (Octagonal outline per AGCL report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Radiant Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) (store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Unheated (store's own assessment; the AGCL report's Comments field is blank and does not address treatment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Bluish Gray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Very Slightly Included — minor inclusions may be visible under magnification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: AGCL (Arctic Gem Certification \u0026amp; Laboratory), Report #M263110\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2.65 ct bluish-gray spinel has been hand-selected for the evenness of its cool tone and the precision of its radiant faceting — a refined, versatile choice for statement jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a single natural gemstone, not a lab-created or mass-produced stone. No two natural spinels are identical — the exact stone pictured is the exact stone you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush; avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners. Store separately from other jewelry and remove before heavy physical activity.\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\u003eAGCL Gemstone Report #M263110\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":43032716279875,"sku":"CG8403","price":1590.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_df92d7da-a9de-4911-9a7e-12fad49ddc55.jpg?v=1779989920"},{"product_id":"1-32-ct-emerald-cut-blue-sapphire-ceylon","title":"1.32 ct Natural Heated Blue Sapphire – Emerald Cut | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.32 ct Emerald-Cut Royal Blue Sapphire, from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), heat treated, with an AGCL Gemstone Report (#M263858) confirming species, weight, dimensions, and treatment status. Royal blue sapphire is the richly saturated, medium-dark end of the blue corundum range — a hue with maximum visual weight and presence. The emerald cut creates an architectural, art deco look in this color: step facets draw the eye into the stone's interior, revealing a hall-of-mirrors depth in the vivid blue that brilliant cuts cannot replicate. At 1.32 carats with Ceylon origin, this is a distinctive center stone format from the most valued blue sapphire source.\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-ca\/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\"This 1.32 ct Ceylon sapphire is a step-cut stone through and through — the emerald cut's architectural facets pull you into a richly saturated Royal Blue instead of just scattering light off the surface. The heat treatment is disclosed on the AGCL report and standard for the trade, so what you're paying for is the color and the cut, not the treatment status.\"\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\n\u003cp\u003eEmerald-cut sapphire is a niche within a niche — the overwhelming majority of commercial blue sapphire on the market is faceted as oval, round, or cushion, so a step-cut Royal Blue Ceylon stone at this size stands apart from typical inventory before color or origin even enter the picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Blue sits at the richly saturated, medium-dark end of the blue sapphire range — most commercial blue sapphire on the market runs noticeably lighter or grayer than this.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.32 ct is a substantial center-stone weight, and emerald-cut sapphire at this size is stocked far less often than the same weight in oval, round, or cushion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat treatment is standard and widely accepted across the great majority of commercial blue sapphire — including this stone — so it is not a rarity factor here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e The emerald cut's step faceting is genuinely uncommon for sapphire; it is chosen deliberately for architectural depth over brilliance, which limits how much of the market's cutting output goes into this shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e AGCL Report #M263858 confirms species, weight, dimensions, and treatment status in writing — a level of documentation not every stone at this price point carries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e No single factor here is extraordinary on its own; it's the emerald-cut format, the deep Royal Blue saturation, and Ceylon sourcing occurring together in one 1.32 ct stone that makes it hard to replace.\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 weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpect depth, not sparkle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Step facets show color and clarity more openly than a brilliant cut and produce broad, mirrored flashes rather than fire — judge this stone on that basis, not against a round or cushion cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan the setting around the shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 7.24 x 5.53 x 3.40 mm, this stone suits an east-west or elongated setting that lets the step-cut proportions read clearly rather than being cropped by prongs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect the corners.\u003c\/strong\u003e Step-cut corners are more exposed than a rounded outline and can chip if knocked against a harder surface — choose a setting with corner protection (as noted in the Care section above) rather than an open, unprotected mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify treatment and documentation when comparison shopping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not every emerald-cut blue sapphire on the market is sold with lab paperwork — confirm the treatment status and certification (here, AGCL Report #M263858) rather than taking a listing's word for it.\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\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-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/blue-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eBlue Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/emerald-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eEmerald Cut Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-sapphire-heat-treatment-works\"\u003eHow Sapphire Heat Treatment Works\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/natural-sapphires-online-premium-gemstones\"\u003eHow to Buy Natural Sapphires Online\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/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-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying 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;\"\u003eCG8425\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;\"\u003e1.32 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 Blue 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;\"\u003eEmerald Cut, Step Cut 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;\"\u003e7.24 x 5.53 x 3.40 mm (per AGCL 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;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eBlue (Royal Blue)\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 — Indication of Heating (per AGCL 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;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon) — store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL 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;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eEye-clean\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;\"\u003eAGCL Report #M263858\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 1.32 ct Emerald-Cut Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmerald-cut Royal blue sapphire is chosen when the architectural quality of the step facets matters as much as the color — when the buyer wants depth and structure rather than sparkle and brilliance. Ceylon Royal blue in an emerald cut at 1.32 carats is genuinely uncommon in the market, where oval and cushion formats dominate. The AGCL report (#M263858) confirms the weight, dimensions, and heat treatment. The step facets in a vivid deep blue create a hall-of-mirrors effect that makes this stone look larger and more architectural than its carat weight suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeylon Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSri Lanka — the primary source for vivid, transparent blue sapphire at the fine commercial level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmerald Cut Distinction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArchitectural step-cut format — the choice when depth and structure matter more than brilliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Blue Visual Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRichly saturated, medium-dark tone — maximum visual presence in blue sapphire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncommon Format-Color Combination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmerald-cut Ceylon Royal blue at this size is not commonly available in the market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable for Daily Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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: 1.32 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.24 x 5.53 x 3.40 mm (per AGCL report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Emerald Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Emerald Cut (Step Cut faceting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heat Treated — Indication of Heating (per AGCL report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Royal Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: AGCL (Arctic Gem Certification \u0026amp; Laboratory), Report #M263858\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a natural gemstone — no two blue sapphires are exactly alike, and once this stone is sold it cannot be reordered or reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare of Emerald-Cut Blue Sapphire\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\u003eRemove before heavy physical activity, sports, or manual work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately from other jewelry — step-cut corners can chip if knocked against harder stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.32 ct emerald-cut Royal blue Ceylon sapphire has been hand-selected for the depth and richness of its blue — the quality that the emerald cut's step facets emphasize most effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Customers Love This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeylon Deep Blue:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most saturated, visually weighty end of the Ceylon blue range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmerald Cut Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Step facets create hall-of-mirrors interior in the vivid blue — architecture over sparkle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncommonly Distinctive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerald-cut Ceylon deep blue is not the standard market offering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treatment disclosed honestly (AGCL report #M263858), Ceylon origin confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 1.32 ct emerald-cut deep blue Ceylon sapphire means choosing the architectural format in the richest end of the blue sapphire range — a stone for buyers who want structure and depth over sparkle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.32 ct Royal Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt deco or architectural engagement ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEast-west ring setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of unusual-cut Ceylon blue sapphires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnniversary gift at the fine jewelry level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFree US shipping; Try-On available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eItem #: CG8425 | AGCL Report #: M263858\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43046423232579,"sku":"CG8425","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_f8e75d2f-ba4d-4769-a9da-196b20ed8fdb.jpg?v=1777536800"},{"product_id":"3-09-ct-emerald-cut-orange-sapphire-gia-report","title":"3.09 ct Natural Heated Orange Sapphire – Emerald Cut | GIA Certified","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 3.09 ct Emerald-Cut Orange Sapphire, heat treated, accompanied by GIA Sapphire Origin Report #2235980212, which confirms species, weight, dimensions and treatment status, and states a Sri Lanka (Ceylon) geographic origin — GIA gives origin as an expert opinion based on a collection of observations and analytical data. Orange is among the less commonly produced sapphire colors: the market for natural corundum is dominated by blue, yellow, and pink. The emerald cut at 3.09 carats is an unusual format for orange material — step facets create interior depth in the color rather than scattering it across a brilliant surface, producing a richer, more architectural presentation than an oval or cushion.\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-ca\/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\"Orange is one of the less common colors natural corundum produces, and finding an intense yellowish orange at 3.09 carats in a clean emerald cut, with a GIA report covering treatment and origin, is a genuinely uncommon combination — this cut hides nothing, so only clean, well-saturated material like this can carry it.\"\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\n\u003cp\u003eOrange sits at the far warm end of the sapphire color range and is one of the less commonly produced natural sapphire colors. The real scarcity here, though, is the combination of color, cut, size and documentation in a single stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone's color is an intense yellowish orange. Orange is produced far less often in natural corundum than blue, yellow, or pink, and strongly saturated examples are correspondingly hard to find.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerald (step) cuts are used far less often for sapphire than round, oval, or cushion, because the large open step facets expose every inclusion — this format is only viable on material clean enough to support it, which is why fine emerald-cut sapphire is comparatively scarce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3.09 carats, this stone is well above the sub-1-carat sizes that dominate the commercial orange sapphire market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment \u0026amp; Documentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat treatment is standard, accepted, and permanent — what's uncommon is independent lab confirmation of both treatment status and geographic origin on a single report. Orange sapphire also carries a higher risk of undisclosed beryllium diffusion than most sapphire colors, which is exactly why independent documentation matters on a stone like this.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e An intense yellowish-orange body color, an exacting emerald cut, a 3+ carat size, and full GIA documentation rarely converge in a single stone — it's that combination, not any one factor alone, that makes this piece difficult to replace.\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 weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity matters more in this cut.\u003c\/strong\u003e Step-cut facets are large and open, so inclusions that a brilliant cut would scatter and hide are shown plainly here — this stone's clarity, with no inclusions visible under 10x magnification, is part of why it can carry the cut at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify the GIA report yourself.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cross-check Report #2235980212 at gia.edu\/report-check and read the color and treatment sections directly — orange sapphire's elevated beryllium-diffusion risk makes independent confirmation worth doing rather than taking on trust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting for an elongated step cut.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 8.53 x 7.34 x 5.28 mm, this stone's four corners are its most vulnerable point — choose a setting (prong or bezel) that specifically protects them, rather than an open claw design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis is heated, not unheated — and that's worth being clear-eyed about.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat treatment is disclosed on the GIA report and is standard industry practice; if unheated material specifically matters to you, compare pricing and availability first in our Heated vs Unheated guide.\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\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-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/orange-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eOrange Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-sapphire-heat-treatment-works\"\u003eHow Sapphire Heat Treatment Works\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/heated-vs-unheated\"\u003eHeated vs Unheated Sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/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-ca\/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-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/emerald-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eEmerald Cut Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/padparadscha-sapphire-guide\"\u003ePadparadscha Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying 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;\"\u003eCG8445\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;\"\u003e3.09 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 \/ Orange 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;\"\u003eEmerald Cut (Step 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;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e8.53 x 7.34 x 5.28 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;\"\u003eYellowish Orange \/ 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)\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 — no inclusions visible under 10x magnification; 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 (Gemological Institute of America) Report #2235980212\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 3.09 ct Emerald-Cut Orange Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmerald-cut orange sapphire at 3 carats with GIA documentation combines three uncommon attributes: a rare sapphire color, an unusual cut format for this color, and major lab documentation. GIA Report #2235980212 confirms weight, dimensions and treatment status, and states a Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin opinion. The step facets of the emerald cut reveal the orange's interior depth rather than maximizing surface sparkle, creating a bold, glowing quality unlike brilliant-cut orange material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Orange Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA Documentation \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGIA Report #2235980212 confirms weight, dimensions and treatment status, and states a geographic origin opinion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare Orange Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrange is produced far less often in natural corundum than blue, yellow, or pink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmerald Cut Distinction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep facets in an intense yellowish orange create interior depth rather than surface brilliance — an unusual and striking combination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3+ Carat Statement Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt this scale the color has full visual presence in any jewelry setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable for Daily Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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: 3.09 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Orange Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Orange Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 8.53 x 7.34 x 5.28 mm (per GIA report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Emerald Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Step Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) — origin opinion stated on GIA Report #2235980212\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heat Treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Yellowish Orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Loupe Clean — no inclusions visible under 10x magnification — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA (Gemological Institute of America), Sapphire Origin Report #2235980212\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a natural, heat-treated gemstone — no two natural sapphires are exactly alike, and once this stone is sold it cannot be reordered or reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare of Emerald-Cut Orange Sapphire\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\u003eRemove before heavy physical activity, sports, or manual work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately from other jewelry — step-cut corners can chip if knocked against harder stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 3.09 ct emerald-cut orange sapphire has been hand-selected for the saturation and evenness of its orange and the quality of its step-cut faceting — step facets reveal everything, so only clean, well-saturated stones suit this demanding format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Customers Love This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA Documentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lab confirmation of weight, dimensions and treatment, with a Sri Lanka origin opinion (Report #2235980212).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmerald Cut Rarity in Orange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Step-cut orange sapphire at this size is uncommon in the market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBold Statement Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e An intense yellowish orange at 3+ carats makes an immediate, commanding impression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treatment disclosed honestly, quality evident at selection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 3.09 ct emerald-cut orange sapphire means choosing rare color in a rare format, with independent documentation to confirm both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 3.09 ct Orange Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement cocktail ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold pendant commission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of GIA-documented orange sapphires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA documented, less common sapphire color at 3+ carats, for a collection held long term\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive fine jewelry centerpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFree US shipping; Try-On available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eItem #: CG8445 | GIA Report #: 2235980212\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43231918620739,"sku":"CG8445","price":7675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8445001.jpg?v=1779989729"},{"product_id":"3-08-ct-emerald-cut-ceylon-blue-sapphire-gia","title":"3.08 ct Natural Heated Blue Sapphire – Step Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural \u003cspan\u003e3.08 \u003c\/span\u003e carat blue sapphire in a step cut (similar to emerald cut), from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), heat treated, with GIA Report #1232980230. Ceylon blue sapphire at 3+ carats in a step-cut format is an unusual and architecturally distinctive specification — step facets create a hall-of-mirrors depth effect in the vivid blue rather than the surface brilliance of a brilliant cut, emphasizing the stone's color saturation and interior clarity. GIA Report #1232980230 confirms the Ceylon origin, weight, dimensions, and heat-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 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-ca\/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\"A 3+ carat Ceylon blue in step cut is a deliberate choice for buyers who want depth over sparkle — the parallel facets let you look straight into the stone's color rather than breaking it into fire. At Loupe Clean clarity, this stone has nothing to hide, which is exactly what a step cut demands.\"\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\n\u003cp\u003eBlue is the most recognized and most produced sapphire color, so rarity here isn't about the hue — it's about the specific combination of cut, size, and clarity this stone brings together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic, saturated Ceylon blue — the benchmark color for the category, with the broadest and most enduring demand of any sapphire hue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Step cutting is a minority format for sapphire; most Ceylon blue on the market is brilliant or mixed-cut. A well-executed step cut at this size is a less common specification, and it puts far more demand on clarity than a brilliant cut does, since there's no faceting to hide inclusions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3.08 carats, this stone is well past the 1-carat range where most sapphire supply concentrates — clean material in the 3+ carat range becomes progressively harder to source as size increases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loupe Clean in our own assessment — no inclusions visible even under magnification. This is the clarity tier a step cut needs to work, since the open facets show straight through the stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heated — standard, widely accepted practice for blue sapphire, disclosed honestly here and not a rarity factor in itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Backed by a GIA report that confirms weight, dimensions, treatment, and a Ceylon origin opinion — a more rigorous standard of documentation than many stones in this size range carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individually, a step cut, a 3+ carat size, and Loupe Clean clarity are each somewhat uncommon in blue sapphire; a stone that combines all three with GIA-documented Ceylon origin is a meaningfully harder specification to replace than its color alone would suggest.\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 weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJudge it for clarity first, sparkle second:\u003c\/strong\u003e Step cuts are chosen for depth and color, not brilliance — view this stone (or its video) with that expectation rather than comparing it to a brilliant-cut sapphire's fire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect the corners in your setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated step-cut stones have exposed corners that are more vulnerable to chipping than a rounded outline. A setting with corner prongs or a protective bezel at the corners is the standard recommendation for a stone this shape and size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm the dimensions fit your design:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 8.60 × 6.45 × 5.91 mm, this is a substantial stone — check a prospective mounting's stated stone dimensions before ordering, especially for a custom build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview the GIA report directly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Request and review Report #1232980230 to confirm the treatment and origin opinion match what's described here.\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\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-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/blue-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eBlue Sapphire — The Complete Buyer's Guide to Color, Origin, and Value\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/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-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-cut-affects-sapphire\"\u003eHow Cut Affects a Sapphire — And Why It Matters More Than Most Buyers Realize\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-sapphire-heat-treatment-works\"\u003eHow Sapphire Heat Treatment Works — Temperature, Process, and What Changes Inside the Stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/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-ca\/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\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/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-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying 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;\"\u003eCG8443\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;\"\u003e3.08 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 Blue 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;\"\u003eStep Cut (elongated, emerald-shaped outline)\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;\"\u003e8.60 × 6.45 × 5.91 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;\"\u003eBlue, Medium Intense (Fine Ceylon Blue)\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;\"\u003eHeated\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) — per GIA Report #1232980230\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 colored-stone reports carry no clarity grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; 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At this size, the step-cut blue creates a bold, dignified presence that rounds and cushions cannot replicate. GIA Report #1232980230 documents the Ceylon origin that this color profile deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA-Confirmed Ceylon Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGIA Report #1232980230 confirms Sri Lanka origin, weight, dimensions, and heat-treatment status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep-Cut Architectural Format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep facets in Ceylon blue create interior depth over sparkle — an unusual and refined aesthetic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3+ Carat Statement Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt this scale the step-cut blue has a commanding architectural presence in any setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid Ceylon Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe characteristic vivid, bright blue associated with Sri Lankan fine sapphire production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable for Daily Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.\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\u003eCarat Weight: 3.08 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Step Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Ceylon (Sri Lanka) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heat Treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Loupe Clean — no visible inclusions even under magnification — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #1232980230\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 3.08 ct step-cut Ceylon blue sapphire has been hand-selected for the vividness and evenness of its blue — a quality the step-cut format demands, since step facets showcase the interior rather than masking it with brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Customers Love This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA Documentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceylon origin confirmed by GIA Report #1232980230.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep-Cut Distinction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Architectural format in the world's most recognized sapphire color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3+ Carat Presence:\u003c\/strong\u003e The scale where step-cut blue makes a truly commanding statement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceylon origin, treatment disclosed honestly, GIA Report #1232980230.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 3.08 ct step-cut Ceylon blue sapphire means choosing the architectural format in the benchmark sapphire color at a statement size, backed by GIA Report #1232980230.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 3.08 ct Ceylon Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt deco or architectural engagement ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement pendant in art deco setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of GIA-documented Ceylon blue sapphires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestment in 3+ carat documented Ceylon blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignificant anniversary or milestone commission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43232612384835,"sku":"CG8443","price":8656.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8443001.jpg?v=1779989717"},{"product_id":"1-08-ct-purple-sapphire-octagonal-step-cut-gia","title":"1.08 ct Natural Purple Sapphire, No Indications of Heating – Octagonal Step Cut | GIA Report | Sri Lanka","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.08 ct sapphire, documented by GIA Sapphire Origin Report 2241017793. The report gives the color as \u003cstrong\u003ePurple\u003c\/strong\u003e, the shape as \u003cstrong\u003eOctagonal\u003c\/strong\u003e, the species as \u003cstrong\u003eNatural Corundum\u003c\/strong\u003e, the variety as \u003cstrong\u003eNatural Sapphire\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. An octagonal outline finished throughout with step faceting is what the trade calls an emerald 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 finding about heating, 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. We report that entry and nothing wider. We say what the report says, in the report's own words, and stop there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe report's Color field reads one word: \u003cstrong\u003ePurple\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is the hue expression and nothing else — no tone grade, no intensity grade, no quality judgement of any kind. GIA puts the general position plainly on its own site: \"GIA doesn't grade or provide quality analysis for sapphire or other colored stones.\" So the photographs on this page are the stone, and we add no adjectives to it.\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-ca\/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 1.08 carat stone was the cut: an octagonal outline finished throughout with step faceting, which is a way of cutting I have always liked. On the report the Color field reads Purple and the Additional Results field reads No Indications of Heating — both are printed on the paper, and I would rather you read them there than take my word for them. My own assessment is that you will find minor inclusions under 10×; GIA's colored-stone reports carry no clarity grade, so nobody's document is grading that. 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; that name belongs to the trade, and 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, four-sided facets cut in tiers that run parallel to the girdle, and the octagon is a rectangle with its corners cut off. An octagonal outline finished throughout with step faceting is what the trade calls an emerald cut; that name is the trade's and ours, and it is not a field of the report.\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. Color is a third field and reads Purple. The trade's habit of writing \"purple sapphire\" as though it were one field fuses two; we use it to help you find the stone, and we keep the fields apart when we cite the report.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Results — No Indications of Heating:\u003c\/strong\u003e GIA examined the stone and found no indications that it had been heated. That is a finding about heating. We report that entry and nothing wider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the Report Establishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Species, variety, weight, measurements, shape, color, 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity — our assessment, not a grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e We find minor inclusions under 10×. That is our own observation at the loupe. GIA's colored-stone reports carry no clarity grade, so this appears on no document and should be checked against the 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\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 that the weight (1.08 ct) and the measurements (6.81 x 4.96 x 3.38 mm) match, and run 2241017793 through GIA's online Report Check before you buy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice per carat:\u003c\/strong\u003e At $1,320.00 for 1.08 ct, this works out to $1,222.22 per carat. That figure is our arithmetic on our own price, not a field of the report. 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, which is a finding about heating on a dated examination, and its Geographic Origin field carries an expert opinion rather than a finding. 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 At 6.81 x 4.96 x 3.38 mm this is a rectangular stone with cut corners, and the girdle is the thin part of any faceted stone. 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\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\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-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/purple-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003ePurple Sapphire — The Complete Buyer's Guide to Color and Origin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/emerald-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eEmerald Cut Sapphire — the Trade's Name for an Octagonal Outline with Step Faceting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/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-ca\/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-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003eHow to Commission a Custom Sapphire Ring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eThe Complete Sapphire Buying 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;\"\u003eCG8446\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;\"\u003e1.08 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 — color is a separate field, and it reads Purple\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 — an octagonal outline finished throughout with step faceting is what the trade calls an emerald 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;\"\u003e6.81 x 4.96 x 3.38 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;\"\u003ePurple — the report's Color field, one word. It carries no tone grade and no intensity 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%;\"\u003eAdditional Results\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 finding about heating; we report that entry and nothing wider\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;\"\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; 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, not toughness. For comparison, GIA publishes 9.25 for synthetic moissanite. 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;\"\u003eLaboratory Report\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eGIA Sapphire Origin Report 2241017793, dated August 03, 2026. GIA issues reports, not certificates.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 1.08 ct Octagonal Step-Cut Purple Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis stone has an octagonal outline — a rectangle with its corners cut off — finished throughout with step faceting: large, flat, four-sided facets arranged in tiers that run parallel to the girdle. Facets of that kind return light in broad planes. Whether you prefer that to another faceting style is a matter of taste; neither is a grade, and the report grades neither. The stone measures 6.81 x 4.96 mm across the girdle at a total depth of 3.38 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Purple 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; we report that entry and nothing wider.\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\u003eShape and Cutting Style, in Two Fields\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShape reads Octagonal and Cutting Style reads Step Cut. The trade's name for that pairing is an emerald cut; it is not a field of the report.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor: Purple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe report's Color field, one word. It carries no tone grade and no intensity grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA-Documented\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecies, variety, weight, measurements, shape, color, transparency and cutting style as findings; geographic origin as an expert opinion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMohs Hardness 9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery high scratch resistance, which is not the same as toughness. For comparison, GIA publishes 9.25 for synthetic moissanite. 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 of this Octagonal Step-Cut Purple Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: CG8446\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.08 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies: Natural Corundum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Natural Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Octagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style: Step Cut (the trade's name for the pairing is an emerald cut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 6.81 x 4.96 x 3.38 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: Purple — the report's Color field, with no tone grade and no intensity grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Minor inclusions under 10× — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaboratory report: GIA Sapphire Origin Report 2241017793, dated August 03, 2026\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 1.08 ct Purple Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement pendant or cocktail ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEast-west or bezel setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom jewelry design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of Sri Lankan 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 2241017793, dated August 03, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 1.08 ct octagonal step-cut purple sapphire, packed in a protective gem sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43232617824323,"sku":"CG8446","price":1320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8446001.jpg?v=1779989695"},{"product_id":"1-18-ct-green-sapphire-emerald-cut-unheated-gia","title":"1.18 ct Natural Unheated Bluish Green Sapphire – Emerald Cut | GIA Certified | East Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stunning 1.18 carat Emerald Cut Bluish Green Sapphire sourced from East Africa. This unheated stone showcases a natural bluish-green hue and clarity that discerning collectors seek. The emerald cut is a step cut, so it trades the scintillation of a brilliant for depth of colour and an open, honest view into the stone. Ideal for bespoke fine jewelry commissions or as a centerpiece for engagement rings and statement pieces. It is accompanied by GIA Sapphire Origin Report #2245017787, which records no indications of heating and gives the geographic origin as East Africa. GIA presents geographic origin as an expert opinion formed from observation and analytical data rather than an absolute finding.\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-ca\/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\"An emerald cut hides nothing — the open table means you are looking straight into the stone, so it only works on clean material. This one is clean enough to take that cut, and the GIA report records no indications of heating.\"\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\u003cp\u003eA few factors combine to make this particular stone less common than a typical sapphire on the market:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluish green is a secondary hue combination not frequently seen in sapphire — most green sapphires lean more purely green or gray-green, so this medium-saturation bluish cast stands out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.18 carats this is a modest-sized stone, which keeps it accessible while still offering enough surface area for the emerald cut's open table to read well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e This sapphire is unheated, per GIA Report #2245017787 — the majority of sapphires on the market are heat treated, so an unheated stone with lab confirmation is a meaningfully smaller slice of supply.\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 do not carry a clarity grade, so this is our grading, not the laboratory's. It matters most on a step cut, whose open facets reveal inclusions that a brilliant cut would disguise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accompanied by GIA Sapphire Origin Report #2245017787, which records no indications of heating and gives the geographic origin as East Africa. GIA presents geographic origin as an opinion formed from observation and analytical data rather than an absolute finding — worth knowing when comparing stones sold on an origin claim alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e A sapphire that is unheated on GIA's evidence, loupe clean on ours, and sits in this uncommon bluish-green hue is a narrower combination than any single factor suggests on its own.\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\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 mixed lighting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluish-green sapphires can shift subtly in appearance between daylight and incandescent light, so viewing the stone under both is the best way to judge how the color will read day to day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan the setting around the emerald cut's open table.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 6.01 x 5.47 x 3.87 mm, this rectangular step cut shows its corners and clarity more openly than a brilliant cut, so a setting with secure corner protection (such as double-claw or bezel corners) is worth discussing with your jeweler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsk which claims the report actually covers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A lab report number is only worth as much as the findings behind it. Ours (GIA #2245017787) establishes the absence of heating and gives an East Africa origin opinion; it does not grade clarity. Ask any seller to be equally specific about what their paperwork does and does not say.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a single stone, not a line item.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a natural gem it is one of a kind, and the particular combination of colour, clarity and unheated status described above 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\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-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/green-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eGreen Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/emerald-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eEmerald Cut Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/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-ca\/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-ca\/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-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying 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;\"\u003eCG8449\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;\"\u003e1.18 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 — Sapphire (Green 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;\"\u003eEmerald 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;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e6.01 x 5.47 x 3.87 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;\"\u003eBluish Green, medium 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;\"\u003eNone — unheated (per GIA Report #2245017787)\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;\"\u003eEast Africa — per GIA Report #2245017787 (origin opinion)\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 #2245017787\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 of this Emerald Cut Bluish Green Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: CG8449\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.18 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 6.01 × 5.47 × 3.87 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Bluish Green Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Emerald Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: East Africa — per GIA Report #2245017787\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: None — unheated (per GIA Report #2245017787)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Bluish Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: loupe clean — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #2245017787\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 or manual work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid ultrasonic and steam cleaners — vibration and thermal shock can stress an existing inclusion or fracture\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 #2245017787\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":43324478521411,"sku":"CG8449","price":1053.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8449001.jpg?v=1780045327"},{"product_id":"1-62-ct-emerald-cut-pink-sapphire-madagascar-gia","title":"1.62 ct Natural Heat-Treated Pink Sapphire – Emerald Cut | GIA Certified | Madagascar","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.62 ct pink sapphire from Madagascar, heat treated, measuring 7.05 x 5.45 x 4.33 mm, with GIA Sapphire Origin Report #2241032070. The report gives the shape as Octagonal and the cutting style as Step Cut; the trade name for that pairing is an emerald cut, and it is the trade's name, not the report's. Pink is one of sapphire's most consistently in-demand colors, prized for pairing naturally with rose gold and suiting nearly every skin tone — and Madagascar leads the world for it: GIA's own field research describes the Ilakaka–Sakaraha deposit as probably the world's main source for pink sapphire. The step facets return light in a smaller number of broad, ordered flashes rather than the many small ones a brilliant cut gives. The report states the weight, the measurements, the shape, the cutting style and the color, and records heating; Madagascar it gives as GIA's geographic origin opinion, printing alongside it that any statement on geographic origin is an expert opinion based on a collection of observations and analytical data.\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-ca\/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\"Pink sapphire is one of the most dependable colors I carry — it's popular for a reason, and at 1.62 ct this one sits at a comfortable size for a ring without turning into a piece you have to design a whole commission around. I like it in the step cut: big flat facets, a quiet stone rather than a busy one, and nothing hidden behind sparkle. Straightforward, versatile, and it comes with its GIA report so you are not taking my word for any of it.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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\u003cp\u003ePink is one of sapphire's most consistently in-demand colors. What follows is the report's own content, field by field, with our own observations marked as ours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e GIA records the color as Pink. That is one word, and it is the whole of the color statement on the report: a GIA colored-stone report carries no saturation grade, no tone grade and no secondary hue. Anything said beyond that word is description, not a graded fact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape and cutting style:\u003c\/strong\u003e The report gives these as two separate fields — Shape: Octagonal, Cutting Style: Step Cut. An octagonal outline finished with step faceting is what the trade calls an emerald cut. We use the trade name because buyers search for it, and we say where it comes from.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madagascar, given as GIA's geographic origin opinion. GIA's own field research describes the Ilakaka–Sakaraha field as probably the world's main source for pink sapphire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Step faceting puts large, flat, parallel planes on the stone. The optical result is fewer and broader flashes of returned light than a brilliant cut gives, and a more open view into the stone. That is a statement about light: the cut does not change the color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e GIA Sapphire Origin Report #2241032070 states the weight, the measurements, the shape, the cutting style and the color, and records heating. Origin it gives as an opinion, with a printed disclaimer to that effect. The physical document is headed \"Sapphire Origin Report\" above the report number — that is the line to check this page against the paper. That is more than most commercial pink sapphire carries, and every line of it can be checked against the stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e A GIA-documented pink sapphire at a wearable size, with large flat facets and an open face. The appeal is documentation and wearability.\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\u003eBuy it for the stone, not for a future price:\u003c\/strong\u003e a colored stone is something to wear and to look at. We make no claim about what this one will be worth later, and a seller who does is telling you something they cannot know.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the price-per-carat context:\u003c\/strong\u003e at $1,458 for 1.62 carats, this stone runs about $900 per carat — on the accessible end for a GIA-documented, well-cut pink sapphire, and worth comparing against undocumented \"pink\" material sold without lab backing, which can carry hidden treatment or origin uncertainty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan the metal pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e pink sapphire pairs naturally with rose gold and works with yellow gold too; white metals give a cooler, more contrasted look. That is a matter of taste rather than a property of the stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eView it in more than one light source:\u003c\/strong\u003e any colored stone can look different under daylight and under warm indoor light, and a photograph is taken under one of them — ask for images or video in both before committing. That is general advice about looking at gemstones, not a claim about how this one behaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify documentation, not just description:\u003c\/strong\u003e confirm GIA Report #2241032070's weight and measurements match the physical stone before purchase, and treat any comparable \"pink sapphire\" listing without lab documentation as a red flag, not a bargain.\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-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/pink-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003ePink Sapphire — The Complete Buyer's Guide to Color, Origin, and Value\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/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-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/madagascar-sapphire-guide\"\u003eMadagascar Sapphire — A Guide to the Modern Origin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-colors-explained\"\u003eSapphire Colors Explained — Every Color, What Causes It, and How to Choose\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-sapphire-heat-treatment-works\"\u003eHow Sapphire Heat Treatment Works\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/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-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/yellow-gold-vs-white-gold-vs-platinum-for-sapphire\"\u003eYellow Gold vs. White Gold vs. Platinum for Sapphire Rings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eThe Ultimate Guide to Buying Natural Loose Sapphires\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;\"\u003eCG8463\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;\"\u003e1.62 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 \/ Pink 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;\"\u003eOctagonal — step cut (the trade name for this pairing is \"emerald 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;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e7.05 x 5.45 x 4.33 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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003ePink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHeating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eHeated (GIA Sapphire Origin Report #2241032070)\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;\"\u003eMadagascar — GIA geographic origin opinion, per the report's 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;\"\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 on the Mohs scale — scratch resistance; a corundum species constant\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 Sapphire Origin Report #2241032070\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 1.62 ct Emerald-Cut Pink Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink sapphire is one of the most consistently popular sapphire colors, and this is a clean, well-documented example of it at a size you can actually wear. The step facets give a calm, architectural face-up look — broad flashes of returned light rather than the scatter of a round or cushion. At 1.62 carats from Madagascar, with GIA Sapphire Origin Report #2241032070 stating the weight, measurements, shape, cutting style and color and recording heating, this is a well-specified stone in one of sapphire's most versatile colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Pink Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePopular, Versatile Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePink sapphire is one of the most consistently in-demand sapphire colors, suiting nearly every skin tone and setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOctagonal Step Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGIA gives the shape as Octagonal and the cutting style as Step Cut — the pairing the trade calls an emerald cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA-Documented\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecies, weight, dimensions, shape, cutting style and color stated on GIA Sapphire Origin Report #2241032070, with heating recorded and origin given as GIA's opinion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGIA's field research describes Madagascar's Ilakaka–Sakaraha field as probably the world's main source for pink sapphire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep-Cut Format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLarge parallel facets return light in broad, ordered flashes and give a clean, architectural face-up appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRose Gold Synergy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePink reads beautifully against rose gold, and works with yellow gold as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMohs Hardness 9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorundum is 9 on the Mohs scale, which measures scratch resistance — a species constant, not a grade for this stone.\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\u003eCarat Weight: 1.62 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Pink Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Octagonal (GIA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Step Cut (GIA) — the trade name for this pairing is \"emerald cut\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.05 x 5.45 x 4.33mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Madagascar — GIA geographic origin opinion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeating: Heated (GIA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Pink (GIA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: 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\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale — scratch resistance; a corundum species constant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaboratory Report: GIA Sapphire Origin Report #2241032070\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.62 ct pink sapphire is sold as a single unmounted stone, hand-selected and cut in a style that shows it plainly, with the GIA report to check it against.\u003c\/p\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\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\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included with this Pink Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Sapphire Origin Report #2241032070\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 1.62 ct Pink Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring center or accent stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose gold pendant or cocktail ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile everyday sapphire in a popular color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement piece in a clean, architectural cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose or yellow gold jewelry commission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43489319518275,"sku":"CG8463","price":1458.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8463001.jpg?v=1783136583"},{"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-ca\/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-ca\/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-ca\/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-ca\/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-ca\/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-ca\/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-ca\/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"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/collections\/1112023001_76ea02d3-5ccb-4880-a4ba-3bc6a8d6f1f1.jpg?v=1781260431","url":"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/en-ca\/collections\/emerald-cut-sapphires-usa.oembed","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}