{"title":"GIA Certified Purple Sapphires - Lab-Verified Natural Star Sapphires","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple sapphire is a rare and striking color in its own right, and every stone in this collection carries an added phenomenon: six-ray asterism, the star effect that appears as a moving light pattern across the dome of a cabochon-cut stone. Every piece here ships with a GIA identification or origin report, confirming the stone is natural corundum with treatment status disclosed plainly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy GIA-certified purple\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePurple sapphire is corundum colored by a combination of trace iron, titanium, and chromium, and star sapphire in particular relies on precisely oriented rutile inclusions to produce asterism — a combination rare enough that independent lab confirmation carries real weight. A GIA report confirms the stone is natural corundum, states whether it has been heat-treated, and for many pieces offers an origin opinion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe star.\u003c\/strong\u003e Look for a sharp, well-centered six-ray star that moves cleanly across the dome under a single light source — the sharper and more centered the star, the more desirable the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment.\u003c\/strong\u003e Star sapphires in this collection are predominantly unheated, since heat treatment can affect asterism; treatment status is confirmed on the GIA report and stated plainly on every product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every stone here carries a GIA report; the issuing lab and report number are noted on the product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShop more phenomenal sapphire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/natural-star-sapphires-six-ray-asterism-unheated-ceylon\"\u003eStar Sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/gia-certified-stones\"\u003eAll GIA Certified Stones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/gia-certified-color-change-sapphires\"\u003eGIA Certified Color-Change Sapphires\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/all-sapphire-gemstones\"\u003eAll Sapphire (every color)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLearn more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\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\"\u003eHow to Read a GIA Sapphire Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eUltimate Sapphire 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\"\u003eWhat Is an Unheated Sapphire?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHave a question about a specific report or want help choosing? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:crescentgems@gmail.com\"\u003ecrescentgems@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e — we respond personally within one business day. Every loose stone qualifies for our 14-day return policy. Select pieces are available through our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/try-before-you-buy-loose-gemstone\"\u003eTry-On program\u003c\/a\u003e. Free US shipping on every order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"7-99-ct-round-purple-star-sapphire-unheated","title":"7.99 ct Natural Unheated Purple Star Sapphire – Round Cabochon Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 7.99 ct Round Purple Star Sapphire, from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), completely unheated, with a GIA Sapphire Origin Report (#5232980224) confirming species, weight, dimensions, geographic origin, and the presence of asterism. This stone displays a six-rayed asterism — a sharp silver-white star that moves across the dome when illuminated by a single directional light source. The round cabochon format is the most classical shape for star sapphires, centering the star symmetrically on the dome for maximum visual impact. At 7.99 carats unheated from documented Ceylon origin, this stone sits at the premium tier of the star sapphire market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(195, 9, 9)\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAR WILL ONLY BE SEEN UNDER DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR FLASHLIGHT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/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\"Large natural purple star sapphires above 7 carats are rarely encountered. This gemstone combines significant size with a distinct six-ray star and no heat treatment, making it particularly attractive for collectors and custom jewellery.\"\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\u003eStar sapphires are already a minority within sapphire production — most rough corundum is cut into faceted stones, and only a fraction of the remainder displays sharp, symmetric asterism. Within that smaller group, this stone sits near the top of several independent rarity factors that compound rather than simply add up:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple is an uncommon body color for star sapphire; most star material on the market is blue, gray, or black. A well-saturated purple star is encountered far less often than a blue equivalent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most commercial star sapphires are cut below 3–4 carats. Stones approaching or exceeding 7 carats that still hold a sharp, evenly-formed star — rather than a diffuse or broken one — become progressively scarcer as size increases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e A large share of star sapphires sold today have been heat-treated or lattice-diffused to improve color or strengthen asterism. A completely unheated star sapphire at this size, with both the star and body color entirely natural, represents a small percentage of total supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A GIA report confirming species, unheated status, and asterism together — as this stone carries — is not something every star sapphire on the market can offer, even among genuinely natural material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any one of the factors above is uncommon on its own. A stone that is simultaneously large, purple, unheated, sharply asterated, and GIA-documented is rare enough that a directly comparable piece is not something a buyer should expect to find readily available, or to be able to reorder later.\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\u003eCheck your lighting first.\u003c\/strong\u003e The star on this stone only resolves under a single, direct light source (sunlight or a flashlight beam) — diffuse indoor lighting will show a soft glow rather than a defined star. If the asterism is your main reason for buying, view the stone under the lighting you intend to use before committing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting choice matters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabochon star sapphires are almost always bezel-set or given a protective collar rather than prong-set, since the domed surface has no facets to catch light from the sides. At just under 11mm across, this stone reads as a substantial centerpiece for a pendant, statement ring, or cufflink pair; ring settings should be discussed with a jeweler given the 6.63mm depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify treatment claims when comparing elsewhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e Many star sapphires on the market are heat-treated or diffusion-treated to sharpen the star or deepen color. When comparing this stone to alternatives, ask specifically whether a GIA (or equivalent) report confirms \"no indications of heating\" — general descriptions like \"natural\" or \"genuine\" do not by themselves rule out treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh the long-term value.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because the combination of size, color, unheated status, and documentation is uncommon (see Rarity Analysis above), a stone like this is not easily replaced once sold — worth factoring in if you are weighing it against a more common heated alternative at a lower price.\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 and its star in hand, under your own lighting, 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=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/purple-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003ePurple Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/star-sapphire-complete-buyers-guide\"\u003eStar Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eUnheated Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/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=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/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=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/violet-sapphires-the-rare-beauty-of-royal-purple-elegance\"\u003ePurple vs Violet Sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/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;\"\u003eCG8441\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;\"\u003e7.99 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 Corundum — Purple Star Sapphire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRound, Double Cabochon\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;\"\u003e10.87 – 11.06 x 6.63 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003ePurple (Grayish Purple), Medium Light\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;\"\u003eSix-ray asterism, GIA confirmed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone — unheated, per GIA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon), GIA confirmed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNot applicable (cabochon \/ phenomenal stone)\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 to translucent\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 Sapphire Origin Report #5232980224\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 7.99 ct Unheated Round Purple Star Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe round cabochon is the preferred format for star sapphires because the symmetric dome presents the six-ray star with equal arm length in all directions, making the phenomenon as visually balanced as possible. At 7.99 carats, the star is large enough to be clearly visible across a room under a single light source, and the GIA report (#5232980224) confirms the asterism, the unheated status, and the Ceylon origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this 7.99 ct Round Purple Star 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 — the asterism and purple body color are entirely natural.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound Cabochon — Classical Format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe round dome presents the six-ray star with perfect symmetry — the traditional star sapphire format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharp Six-Ray Asterism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA complete, sharp six-rayed silver star under direct single-source illumination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear-8-Carat Scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt this size the star has commanding room-scale presence under a single light source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorundum durability for any jewelry application.\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: 7.99 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Purple Star Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Purple Star Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 10.87 - 11.06 x 6.63 mm (per GIA report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Double Cabochon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon), confirmed by GIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Unheated — No Indications of Heating (per GIA report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhenomenon: Six-ray asterism, confirmed by GIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent to Translucent (characteristic of star sapphire)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA (Gemological Institute of America), Sapphire Origin Report #5232980224\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a natural, untreated gemstone — no two star sapphires display exactly the same star, body color, and dome geometry, and once this stone is sold it cannot be reordered or reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare of Round Purple Star 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 to protect the domed surface from scratching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 7.99 ct Round Purple Star Sapphire has been hand-selected for the quality of its six-ray star and its purple body color — the two elements that define a fine star sapphire regardless of size.\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 Ceylon origin, unheated status, and asterism confirmed by GIA report #5232980224.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound Symmetry:\u003c\/strong\u003e The classical cabochon format for maximum star symmetry and visual balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear-8-Carat Presence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commanding scale for statement jewelry and collector display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceylon origin, unheated, every attribute disclosed honestly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 7.99 ct unheated round purple star sapphire means choosing a phenomenon gemstone with classical format, exceptional scale, and GIA documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 7.99 ct Purple Star Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement pendant — star visible under any single light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge collector or display piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentleman's statement ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestment in documented premium star sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAstrological or spiritual jewelry at meaningful weight\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 #: CG8441 | GIA Report #: 5232980224\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43174591529027,"sku":"CG8441","price":3990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/stone_CG8441_image-1.jpg?v=1779989740"},{"product_id":"1-45-ct-cushion-purple-sapphire-ceylon-heat-treated-gia","title":"1.45 ct Natural Heat-Treated Purple Sapphire – Cushion Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1.45 ct Natural Heat-Treated Purple Sapphire, cushion cut, sourced from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and certified by GIA Report #2241032072. Ceylon has long been celebrated as a source of the world's finest sapphires, and this stone carries that heritage in a rich, velvety pinkish-purple hue. Purple is one of the rarer sapphire colors to begin with, and this stone adds a further distinction: purple sapphire's color comes from vanadium, a coloring agent that is unusually sensitive to heat and tends to shift toward blue or pink under treatment — so a purple sapphire that has been heat treated and still shows this rich, stable pinkish-purple is a genuinely less common outcome within the color family, not the routine case it would be for blue sapphire.\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=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/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\"Purple sapphire is a color I watch closely, because heat treatment usually works against it rather than for it — vanadium doesn't behave the way chromium or iron does under heat, and it's easy to end up with a duller stone instead of a better one. This 1.45 ct cushion held its pinkish-purple through treatment with real evenness, which tells me the rough was well-chosen before it ever went near a furnace. Combined with the GIA report and the Ceylon origin, this is a stone I'd stand behind for a ring meant to be worn every day.\"\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\u003eSeveral factors combine to make this 1.45 ct Purple Sapphire an uncommon find, even within a color family that is already a minority slice of sapphire production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat-Treated Purple Sapphire Is Less Common Than Unheated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple sapphire's color comes from vanadium, and vanadium-based color is sensitive to high heat — treatment tends to shift or wash out the purple toward blue or pink rather than improve it. As a result, most fine purple sapphire on the market is unheated by nature of the material, not by seller preference. A stone that has been heat treated and retains a rich, even pinkish-purple like this one is genuinely less typical for the color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeylon Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Lanka is the benchmark source for fine sapphire of every color, including purple, prized for the richness and luminosity its stones consistently show relative to other origins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinkish-Purple Hue Specificity:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone sits at the warmer, pink-leaning end of the purple spectrum — a hue position that is visually distinct from both straightforward purple and pink sapphire, and appeals to buyers looking for something that reads differently in different light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCushion Cut:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cushion's brilliant-faceted crown over a modified step-cut pavilion gives this stone a vintage-leaning silhouette that suits saturated color, and is less commonly seen on purple sapphire than oval or cushion-adjacent shapes in blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA Documentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independent laboratory confirmation of origin, treatment, and identity, from the most widely recognized gemological authority — not every purple sapphire on the market carries this level of verification.\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 points worth confirming before purchasing this stone, or any comparable purple sapphire:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm the Report Matches the Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check that the measurements, weight, and identifying characteristics on GIA Report #2241032072 match this specific stone before finalizing a purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e At $2,030.00 for 1.45 carats, this stone prices at roughly $1,400 per carat — reasonable for a GIA-documented, Ceylon-origin purple sapphire of this color depth and clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Treatment Is Standard and Disclosed, Not a Concern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat treatment is the accepted, industry-standard enhancement for sapphire worldwide and is permanent under normal wear and care. This stone's treatment status is disclosed plainly and confirmed by GIA — there's no reason to treat it as a compromise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e White gold and platinum tend to bring out the cooler, blue-leaning side of this hue in daylight, while rose gold complements its warmer, pink-leaning character under incandescent light — either works well with this particular stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e At Mohs 9, this stone is well suited to a daily-wear setting, including prong or bezel styles for an engagement ring, without special precautions beyond routine care.\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, 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 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-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\/cushion-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eCushion Cut Sapphire — The Complete Guide to the Vintage Shape That Deepens Color\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;\"\u003eCG8469\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;\"\u003e1.45 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 — Purple 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;\"\u003eCushion (brilliant-faceted crown, modified step-cut pavilion)\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;\"\u003e7.97 x 5.19 x 3.42 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;\"\u003ePinkish 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%;\"\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;\"\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 (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; width: 42%;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSlightly Included\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 scale)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eGIA Report #2241032072\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 1.45 ct Ceylon Purple Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePurple sapphire pairs the rich saturation collectors look for in fine colored gemstones with the everyday durability of corundum — a combination that makes it a genuinely practical choice for engagement rings and statement pieces alike. This stone's Ceylon origin and GIA-documented status place it firmly in the category buyers trust most: color and treatment verified independently, from the source most associated with fine sapphire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA Certified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndependent documentation of this Purple Sapphire's cut, color, clarity, carat weight, and treatment status via GIA Report #2241032072.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Treated to Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStandard industry heat treatment — the accepted commercial norm for sapphire, fully disclosed and permanent under normal wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeylon Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from the region long recognized as the benchmark for fine sapphire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich, Velvety Pinkish-Purple Hue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA saturated purple prized for both engagement rings and statement jewelry, and a genuinely uncommon result for a heat-treated stone in this color family.\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: 1.45 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Purple Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Cushion (brilliant-faceted crown, modified step-cut pavilion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heat Treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Pinkish Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Slightly Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #2241032072\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Purple Sapphire has been selected for the depth and evenness of its color and its GIA-verified status — the combination that defines genuinely fine Ceylon sapphire.\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's Mohs 9 hardness makes it one of the most durable gemstones for everyday jewelry, but a few simple habits keep any fine stone looking its best. Clean with warm water, mild soap, and a soft brush; an ultrasonic or steam cleaner is generally safe for untreated or heat-treated sapphire but is best avoided if you're uncertain of a stone's full treatment history. Store this piece separately from other jewelry to prevent surface contact that can dull polish over time, and remove rings before heavy manual work, contact sports, or chemical exposure. Periodic inspection of prongs or bezel settings by a jeweler helps ensure the stone stays secure for decades of wear.\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\u003eThe 1.45 ct Natural Heat-Treated Purple Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Report #2241032072, confirming identity, weight, dimensions, color, clarity, and treatment status\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA protective gem sleeve for safe storage and transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom jewelry design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of GIA-documented Ceylon sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive gift for a purple-color lover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43519784517699,"sku":"CG8469","price":2030.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8469001.jpg?v=1783754684"}],"url":"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/en-ca\/collections\/gia-certified-purple-sapphires-collection.oembed","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}