{"product_id":"0-79-ctw-tapered-baguette-purple-sapphire-matched-pair","title":"0.79 ct Natural Unheated Purple Sapphire – Tapered Baguette Cut | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 0.79 carat total weight matched pair of purple sapphires in tapered baguette cuts, completely unheated. Tapered baguette stones are longer at one end than the other — the classic side-stone format for three-stone engagement rings, where the narrower tip of each baguette sits against the center stone girdle and the wider end extends outward. Both stones in this pair have been matched for color consistency, dimensional symmetry, and taper ratio, making them directly usable as left-right side stones in any three-stone ring or earring application.\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\"This pair earns its keep on the dimensional match, not just the color — taper angle, length, and width line up closely enough between the two stones that a bench jeweler can set them without re-cutting either side, which is the detail that actually determines whether a three-stone ring looks intentional.\"\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\u003eMatched purple sapphire pairs are a narrower category than single purple stones, for a few reasons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple sapphire, certified by AGCL as Violet, is a minority color within corundum production — most rough yields blue, not purple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 ctw across two stones (about 0.40 ct each) is a workable side-stone weight for three-stone rings without overpowering a typical center stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both stones unheated, confirmed by AGCL report #M264399 — unheated purple sapphire in matched-pair form is uncommon since matching compounds the sourcing difficulty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Length, width, and taper ratio matched between the two stones for left-right symmetry in a finished setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e AGCL Gemstone Report #M264399 confirms species, weight, and unheated status for both stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e finding two unheated purple sapphires that match on color and all three dimensions is a narrower search than sourcing a single stone of equal quality, which is reflected in how few pairs like this reach the market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm your center stone dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e tapered baguettes are cut to specific angle and length ratios — check your setting's side-stone specs before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple vs. violet labeling:\u003c\/strong\u003e AGCL certifies this color as Violet; if you are matching to an existing piece, view the stones under your intended lighting first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs cannot be split and rematched:\u003c\/strong\u003e this listing is a matched pair, and its value is in the set — order only if you need both stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e step-cut corners on tapered baguettes benefit from a protective bezel or prong at the narrow tip.\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\/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\/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\/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;\"\u003eCG8430\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;\"\u003e0.79 ctw (matched pair, two stones, ~0.40 ct each)\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 \/ Purple Sapphire (certified by AGCL as Violet)\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;\"\u003eTapered Baguette \/ Step Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e5.95 x 3.00 x 2.35 mm (average per stone, per AGCL report)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003ePurple (AGCL: Violet)\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 (per AGCL report)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon)\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 — no visible inclusions under normal viewing\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 #M264399\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 0.79 ctw Unheated Tapered Baguette Purple Sapphire Pair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTapered baguette matching requires precise dimensional calibration — the taper angle, the length, and the width at both ends must match between the two stones, or the finished ring will look unbalanced. This pair has been selected and verified for dimensional consistency across all three measurements, saving the designer or buyer the sourcing work that is otherwise the most time-consuming part of three-stone ring design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Tapered Baguette Matched Pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated, Both Stones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth purple sapphires natural and untreated — color matched in both stones without thermal assistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTapered Baguette Format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe standard side-stone shape for three-stone engagement rings — fits directly against most center stone settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensionally Matched\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength, width, and taper ratio matched across both stones for left-right symmetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Side-Stone Distinctiveness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePurple tapered baguettes create a distinctive color contrast against a white diamond or blue sapphire center.\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\u003eTotal Carat Weight: 0.79 ctw (matched pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Purple Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Purple Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.95 × 3.00 × 2.35 mm (average, per AGCL report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Tapered Baguette (matched pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Step Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Unheated — No Indication of Heating (per AGCL report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Purple (certified by AGCL as Violet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: AGCL (Arctic Gem Certification \u0026amp; Laboratory), Report #M264399\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach stone in this pair is a natural, untreated gemstone — no two are exactly alike, and once this matched pair is sold it cannot be reordered or reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare of Tapered Baguette Purple 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\u003eStore each stone 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\u003cp\u003eThis 0.79 ctw unheated tapered baguette purple sapphire pair has been hand-matched for the dimensional precision and color consistency that define a directly usable three-stone side-stone pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Customers Love This Matched Pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated, Both Stones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural purple matched across both — consistent color without thermal assistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensionally Precise:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taper angle, length, and width matched for direct use in standard three-stone settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Contrast Effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple baguettes against a white or blue center create immediate visual distinction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treatment disclosed on both stones, matched at origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 0.79 ctw unheated tapered baguette purple sapphire pair is the ready-to-mount solution for three-stone rings and earrings where color contrast and dimensional precision matter equally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this Tapered Baguette Purple Pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-stone engagement ring side stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop earring accent pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel-set band accent stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom bracelet with tapered baguette elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of matched unheated purple sapphires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAGCL lab report (Report #M264399)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemstone packed in a gem sleeve\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 #: CG8430 | AGCL Report #: M264399\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43098495451203,"sku":"CG8430","price":634.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_42487728-db4e-4165-96d5-fbd610b07613.jpg?v=1779187502","url":"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/en-ca\/products\/0-79-ctw-tapered-baguette-purple-sapphire-matched-pair","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}