{"product_id":"0-42-ct-trillion-purple-sapphire-ceylon-unheated","title":"0.42 ct Natural Unheated Violet Sapphire – Trillion (Trilliant) Cut | AGCL Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 0.42 carat violet sapphire in a trillion (trilliant) cut, completely unheated, documented on AGCL Report #M262743. The trillion is an equal-sided triangular shape that creates a larger face-up appearance than oval or round equivalents of the same weight, and in violet sapphire, the three-sided outline creates a striking geometric accent. At 0.42 carats, this stone is well-sized for earring accent positions, three-stone ring side stones, and small pendant designs where the trillion's distinctive outline adds visual character.\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\"A trillion cut on unheated violet sapphire is a combination I don't see often — most trillion material goes to blue or heat-treated stones, so finding this 0.42 ct at 4.50 x 4.46 x 2.85 mm with clean, even color and no thermal history made it an easy stone to select.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViolet sits well outside the blue, pink, and yellow sapphire that make up most commercial supply, and pairing it with a trillion cut and unheated status narrows the field further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Violet — a true blend of blue and red hues in corundum — is uncommon in commercial supply and is frequently the product of heat treatment shifting purple or gray material; natural violet is a smaller subset still.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 0.42 ct, this stone sits at the lower end of the range typically cut for violet sapphire, where material is most often found and faceted under 1 carat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most commercial sapphire, and most violet sapphire specifically, is heat-treated; this stone carries a \"No Indication of Heating\" finding on AGCL Report #M262743.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e The trillion is rarely used for violet sapphire, which is more commonly faceted as round or oval; a well-cut trillion at this weight is a distinctive combination in its own right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e AGCL Report #M262743 independently confirms the stone as natural corundum, its weight, dimensions, and no indication of heating; origin is the store's own assessment and is not addressed by the lab report.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e The trillion cut, natural violet color, and unheated status together make this a harder stone to find a direct substitute for than any single characteristic would suggest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the pointed corners in person or on video.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trillion cuts have three vulnerable corners — ask to see close-up video of the culet area before committing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan a protective setting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 4.50 x 4.46 x 2.85 mm, this trillion suits prong or bezel settings with corner protection for ring use, or a secure bail for pendant use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsk for the underlying lab report, not a summary.\u003c\/strong\u003e AGCL Report #M262743 documents this stone's treatment status independently — request it when comparison-shopping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh the cut against availability.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trillion-cut violet sapphire in unheated quality is uncommon; this stone's combination of shape, color, and treatment status is not easily replaced at this weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the Try Before You Buy option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/violet-sapphires-the-rare-beauty-of-royal-purple-elegance\"\u003eViolet Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"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\"\u003eViolet vs Purple vs Blue 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;\"\u003eCG8386\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e0.42 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCorundum \/ Violet Sapphire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTrillion (Trilliant), Mixed Brilliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e4.50 x 4.46 x 2.85 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;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eUnheated — No Indication of Heating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon) (store's own assessment; not addressed by the lab report)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eEye-clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eAGCL Report #M262743\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 0.42 ct Unheated Trillion Violet Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrillion-cut violet sapphire in unheated quality at this weight combines three uncommon characteristics: a geometric cut rarely used for violet material, a natural color that heat treatment typically destroys, and a sub-half-carat scale that makes it practical for accent and earring applications. The three-sided outline reads larger face-up than the carat weight suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Violet Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated Natural Violet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo thermal treatment — natural color. Heat destroys the violet-blue balance this hue requires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrillion Cut Face-Up Impact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe triangular outline reads larger face-up than oval or round equivalents at the same weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive Geometric Format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrillion violet sapphire at this weight is an unusual combination — immediately distinctive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Accent Scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e0.42 carats — ideal for earring accents, three-stone side stones, and pendant applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable for Daily Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorundum at Mohs 9 — corner protection recommended for ring settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 0.42 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Violet Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Trillion (Trilliant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Mixed Brilliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Unheated — No Indication of Heating per AGCL Report #M262743\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Violet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) (store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: AGCL Report #M262743\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 0.42 ct unheated trillion violet sapphire has been hand-selected for the purity of its violet and the symmetry of its three-sided outline — the geometric quality that defines a well-cut trillion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Customers Love This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated Violet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural color in the rarest format for this hue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrillion Face-Up Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reads larger than weight — practical elegance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeometric Distinction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bold triangular outline stands apart from conventional sapphire accent shapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treatment disclosed honestly, selected for color and symmetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 0.42 ct unheated trillion violet sapphire means choosing a small stone with strong geometric character and rare natural color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 0.42 ct Trillion Violet Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-stone ring side stones (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop earring accent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall pendant center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of trillion-cut violet sapphires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom geometric jewelry design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43009085308995,"sku":"CG8386","price":148.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_8daca6e3-adbf-4f78-ba79-434e056a603b.jpg?v=1778308043","url":"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/en-ca\/products\/0-42-ct-trillion-purple-sapphire-ceylon-unheated","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}