{"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":"3-40-ct-oval-violet-star-sapphire-unheated-gia","title":"3.40 ct Natural Unheated Violet Star Sapphire – Oval Cabochon Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003e3.40 carat oval cabochon violet star sapphire, unheated, measuring 8.64 × 6.76 × 5.69 mm. The stone displays a sharp, six-rayed silver star across its domed surface under directional light — the asterism phenomenon produced by microscopic rutile needle inclusions aligned within the crystal. Violet body color with a well-centered, fully formed star. Unheated and untreated: the color and asterism are entirely natural. Accompanied by GIA Report #1236950499 confirming weight, dimensions, and unheated status. Geographic origin was not requested as part of this GIA report; the Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin noted below reflects our own sourcing documentation rather than a GIA origin determination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e60000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e60000\"\u003e The star is visible only under a single directional light source — direct sunlight, a flashlight, or a spotlight. It will not appear under diffuse or overhead ambient lighting.\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\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\" style=\"color: #4a235a\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"What stops you on this stone is the star itself — a sharp, well-centered six-ray asterism sitting squarely on a violet body color, at a substantial 3.40 carats. That combination is uncommon on its own, and it's entirely natural: unheated, untreated, nothing done to produce or enhance the effect you're seeing. Fine asterism like this is delicate; it's easily disrupted by heat treatment, which is exactly why an unheated star of this quality stands out to me.\" — Ahmed Shareek\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe phenomenon itself:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asterism requires a very specific internal structure — fine, densely packed rutile needles (\"silk\") aligned along the crystal's growth directions during formation. Most corundum never develops this structure at all, and among the fraction that does, few produce a star as sharp, well-centered, and fully formed across all six rays as this one. That alone puts phenomenon stones in a different rarity tier from standard faceted sapphires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViolet body color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Star sapphires are overwhelmingly blue, gray, or black; violet is a distinctly uncommon body color for asterism to appear in, making this stone a smaller niche within an already-niche category of gemstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat treatment is standard practice in the sapphire trade and frequently disrupts or destroys fine silk, which is what produces asterism in the first place — so this stone's unheated status is independently significant, and pairing it with a star this well-formed is notable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3.40 carats, this is a substantial star sapphire; large stones with strong, centered asterism become progressively harder to source as size increases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accompanied by GIA Report #1236950499, confirming weight, dimensions, and unheated status. Note that geographic origin was not requested as part of this GIA report — the Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin is seller-stated, based on our own sourcing documentation, not a GIA origin determination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e A sharp, well-centered six-ray star, in an uncommon violet body color, fully natural and unheated, at 3.40 carats with GIA documentation — each factor compounds the others, making this a genuinely uncommon stone rather than merely a good example of a common type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs noted above, the star is only visible under a single directional light source — direct sunlight, a flashlight, or a spotlight. Under diffuse or overhead ambient lighting it will not appear; view the stone under a point light source to see the asterism at its best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen judging star quality, look for sharpness (crisp, thin rays rather than fuzzy or diffuse ones), centering (the star's axis point sitting in the middle of the dome), and completeness (all six rays fully formed and reaching the edge of the dome, not broken or partial).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn opaque body with a translucent dome at the star's apex is characteristic of star sapphire and should not be read as a clarity defect — it's the normal optical structure that allows the asterism to display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin is seller-stated: the Sri Lanka (Ceylon) attribution reflects our own sourcing documentation, not a GIA origin determination, since origin was not requested as part of the GIA report on this stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because asterism is a lighting-dependent phenomenon, we recommend viewing the stone under a single directional light source yourself before making a final decision — reach out with any questions about viewing conditions.\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=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/star-sapphire-complete-buyers-guide\"\u003eStar Sapphire — The Complete Buyer's Guide to the Phenomenon Gemstone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-tell-if-star-sapphire-is-natural\"\u003eHow to Tell If a Star Sapphire Is Natural: A Complete Identification 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\"\u003eViolet Sapphire — The Complete Buyer's Guide to Color, Origin, and Value\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\"\u003eWhat Is a GIA Sapphire Report and How Do You Read One?\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 Sapphire Rings — The Complete Guide to Designing Your Own\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/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=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/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=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/pages\/ceylon-sapphire-origin-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire — Why Sri Lanka Origin Matters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8293\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;\"\u003e3.40 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 Violet Star Sapphire (Corundum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eOval, 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;\"\u003e8.64 × 6.76 × 5.69 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;\"\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;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSix-ray asterism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone — unheated and untreated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon) — seller-stated, GIA origin not requested\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;\"\u003eOpaque body with translucent asterism dome (characteristic of 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;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTranslucent\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 #1236950499\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: CG8293\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 3.40 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Violet Star Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style: Double Cabochon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 8.64 × 6.76 × 5.69 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Violet Star Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) — per seller sourcing documentation, not a GIA origin determination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhenomenon: Six-ray asterism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: None — unheated and untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Violet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Translucent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Opaque body with translucent asterism dome (characteristic of star sapphire)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #1236950499\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 star sapphires form with identical color, asterism pattern, 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 Violet Star Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Report #1236950499\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":42665945923651,"sku":"CG8293","price":2380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/stone_CG8293_image-1.jpg?v=1778308923"},{"product_id":"1-20-ct-oval-purple-sapphire-unheated","title":"1.20 ct Natural Unheated Purple Sapphire – Oval Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.20 ct Oval Purple Sapphire from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), completely unheated, accompanied by GIA Report #2241032044. Purple is one of the less common commercial sapphire colors, and at 1.20 carats this oval cut is sized to work as a genuine center stone rather than an accent — the oval's broad face-up window reads a clean, consistent purple across the whole stone rather than the color zoning smaller or more heavily windowed cuts sometimes show.\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\"What stands out on this particular stone is how evenly the purple carries face-up in the oval — no zoning, no washed-out corners, no drift toward pink or blue as the light shifts. Pair that with a fully documented Ceylon origin and a GIA report confirming zero heat treatment, and at 1.20 carats you're looking at a genuinely uncommon combination, not just a pretty stone.\"\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\u003ePurple sapphire sits well outside the mainstream of commercial sapphire production, and this stone stacks several independently uncommon traits on top of one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncommon commercial color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceylon corundum production skews heavily toward blue, pink, and yellow — clean, saturated purple in commercial quantity is a genuinely minority color, not a marketing framing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmed unheated status:\u003c\/strong\u003e the large majority of sapphire sold at any color point is heat treated; a GIA report with no indications of heating removes all ambiguity and adds a further, independent layer of scarcity on top of the color itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbove-1-carat size:\u003c\/strong\u003e supply of unheated purple sapphire thins noticeably once you cross the 1-carat threshold, well before you reach sizes that read as \"large\" in other sapphire colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin-documented on the certificate:\u003c\/strong\u003e a GIA report confirming Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin — the historic benchmark source for fine corundum — on a stone this color is far less common than an undocumented origin claim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut quality that supports the color:\u003c\/strong\u003e an oval that reads true, even purple face-up at this size is a further narrowing on top of an already-narrow color, treatment, and size combination — many purple sapphires this size show visible zoning or a washed-out window.\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 worth weighing before buying an unheated Ceylon purple sapphire at this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify treatment disclosure independently:\u003c\/strong\u003e always ask for the GIA (or comparable) report on any stone represented as unheated — purple and violet sapphire in particular see a lot of undisclosed treatment in the wider market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSee the stone in person where possible:\u003c\/strong\u003e purple sapphire can shift subtly between light sources; Crescent Gems' Try-On program lets you evaluate the color in your own lighting before committing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the size to the setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e at 1.20 ct oval, this stone works well as an earring-pair anchor, a pendant center, or an accent-ring centerpiece — practical for daily wear without oversizing the piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal color affects perceived saturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e white gold and platinum tend to read purple sapphire cooler and cleaner, while rose gold and yellow gold can warm the hue — worth testing against your intended metal before finalizing a setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm availability before design work begins:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is a one-of-a-kind natural stone, not a repeatable SKU — reserve it before commissioning a custom setting.\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 — The Complete Buyer's Guide to Color, Origin, and Value\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/violet-sapphires-the-rare-beauty-of-royal-purple-elegance\"\u003eViolet Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e — the adjacent, cooler-leaning color family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/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=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/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=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/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=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/oval-sapphire-guide\"\u003eOval Sapphire — The Complete Guide to the Most Popular Sapphire Cut\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\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;\"\u003eCG8459\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;\"\u003e1.20 Carats\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;\"\u003eOval \/ Mixed Brilliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e6.55 x 5.57 x 4.25 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eColor\/Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003ePurple \/ 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; 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 Enhancement)\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;\"\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; width: 42%;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eGIA Report #2241032044\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 1.20 ct Oval Purple Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnheated purple sapphire above 1 carat from Ceylon provides documented origin, natural color, and a practical center-stone size in one of the more uncommon sapphire colors at the commercial level. The oval cut maximizes color display for the weight, making the purple clearly readable in any earring, pendant, or ring setting.\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\u003eUnheated Ceylon Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo thermal treatment — natural purple from the primary source for fine corundum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA Documentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGIA Report #2241032044 confirms species, weight, dimensions, origin, and treatment status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbove-1-Carat Oval\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBroad face-up oval surface maximizes purple display at above-1-carat weight — sized for center stone use.\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\u003eItem #: CG8459\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.20 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies\/Variety: Corundum \/ Purple Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape\/Cut: Oval \/ Mixed Brilliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 6.55 x 5.57 x 4.25mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor\/Intensity: Purple \/ Intense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhenomenon: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Unheated (No Enhancement)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\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\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #2241032044\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare of Your Ceylon Purple Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\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\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Report #2241032044\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemstone packed in a gem sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.20 ct Purple Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarring center stones in a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall pendant center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccent ring in white gold or rose gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-stone ring accent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of unheated Ceylon purple sapphires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43488649871427,"sku":"CG8459","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8459001.jpg?v=1783091230"},{"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.oembed","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}