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A pair of two natural violet sapphires, 0.78 cts (Total) for the pair, cut as tapered baguettes in a step cut and offered together for use as the two side stones of a three-stone ring or as a pair of earring accents.
Expert Opinion
Ahmed Shareek's Assessment
"These two are sold as a pair — there is no single stone here, and the weight on the report is the two of them together. The report gives one average size for the two, not a size for each, so if your setting needs each stone measured on its own, ask me before you order."
What the Report Records
The report on this pair is from AGCL (Arctic Gem Certification & Laboratory), No. M264398, dated 15 April 2026. These are the fields it prints, with the laboratory's own qualifiers kept on the figures:
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Heading block: NATURAL CORUNDUM / VIOLET SAPPHIRE / (PAIR)
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COLOUR: Violet
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WEIGHT: 0.78 cts (Total) — the lab's own word is (Total), and it is the two stones added together. AGCL prints no weight for either stone on its own.
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SHAPE: Tapered Baguette
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CUT: Step Cut
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DIMENSIONS: 5.98 x 3.03 x 2.42 mm (Avg) — (Avg) means averaged across the two stones, so it is not the measurement of either one.
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COMMENTS: "No Indication of Heating (Un-Heated)"
That is the whole document. It is headed GEMSTONE REPORT. It identifies the material, records the colour, the shape, the cut, the combined weight and the average dimensions, and records the heating comment quoted above. That comment is a finding about heating, and it is what we mean when we call this pair unheated.
Our Sourcing Record
These two stones were mined in Sri Lanka and bought by us there. That is our own sourcing record, not a laboratory finding. The AGCL report has no origin field and gives no origin opinion.
Our Clarity Assessment
Face-up, at normal viewing distance, we describe each stone as eye-clean. Under magnification inclusions are visible in each stone. That is our own assessment rather than a report value, because the AGCL report carries no clarity field.
Buying Guidance
A few practical points to weigh before buying this pair:
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This is two stones, not one. 0.78 cts (Total) is the combined weight of the pair. Check that against your side-stone or earring design before you order, because neither stone on its own weighs 0.78 ct.
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The dimensions are an average. 5.98 x 3.03 x 2.42 mm (Avg) is averaged across both stones rather than measured on either, so share it with your jeweler as an average and ask us if the setting needs each stone separately.
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Tapered baguettes are cut to a length and a taper. A setting built for them has to fit the taper as well as the length.
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Keep the report with the stones. It is the document that records the colour, the shape, the cut, the combined weight and the heating comment, and it belongs with the pair.
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The colour on the report is Violet. If your design calls for a particular shade, go by the photographs and the report rather than by a colour name.
Gemstone Data — At a Glance
| Item # |
CG8436 |
| Number of Stones |
2, sold together as a pair |
| Total Weight |
0.78 cts (Total), the two stones combined |
| Species / Variety |
Natural Corundum / Violet Sapphire |
| Shape |
Tapered Baguette |
| Cut |
Step Cut |
| Dimensions |
5.98 x 3.03 x 2.42 mm (Avg), averaged across the two stones |
| Color |
Violet |
| Heating (AGCL report) |
No Indication of Heating (Un-Heated) |
| Clarity (our own assessment) |
Eye-clean face-up; inclusions visible under magnification |
| Hardness (species constant) |
9 (Mohs) |
| AGCL Report Number |
M264398 |
Specifications
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Variety: Violet Sapphire (Natural Corundum)
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Number of Stones: 2, sold together as a pair
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Total Weight: 0.78 cts (Total), the two stones combined
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Dimensions: 5.98 x 3.03 x 2.42 mm (Avg), averaged across the two stones
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Shape: Tapered Baguette
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Cut Style: Step Cut
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Color: Violet
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Heating (AGCL report): No Indication of Heating (Un-Heated)
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Clarity: eye-clean face-up, with inclusions visible under magnification — our own assessment, not a laboratory grade
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Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale — a constant for corundum as a species, not a figure from any report
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Laboratory Report: AGCL Gemstone Report M264398, dated 15 April 2026
Care of a Tapered Baguette Violet Sapphire Pair
- Clean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush
- Store each stone separately so the two do not rub against one another
- Remove before heavy physical activity
- We prefer that you avoid ultrasonic and steam cleaners; that is our own preference, not something the report addresses
Setting the Pair as Side Stones
Set as side stones, the wider end of each tapered baguette sits against the centre stone and the narrow end points away from it, toward the band. That is our suggestion for setting them, not something the report addresses. Because the report gives one average size for the two, ask us before you order if your setting needs each stone measured on its own.
Suited For
Side stones flanking a centre stone in a three-stone ring · drop earring accent pairs · channel-set band accents
What's Included
- AGCL Gemstone Report M264398
- Both stones packed in a gem sleeve
Item #: CG8436 | AGCL Report: M264398
