{"product_id":"2-12-ct-cushion-pink-sapphire-gemstone-gia","title":"2.12 ct Natural Heated Purplish Pink Sapphire – Cushion Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka","description":"\u003cp\u003e2.12 carat cushion-cut purplish pink sapphire, heat-treated, measuring 8.42 × 6.94 × 4.06 mm, from Sri Lanka. Purplish-pink sapphire sits in the hue zone where pink and purple meet — warmer than violet, more complex than pure pink. Accompanied by GIA Report #1232836232, a Sapphire Origin Report confirming weight, dimensions, color, transparency, treatment, and geographic origin (Sri Lanka).\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 2.12 ct cushion sapphire sits right at the hue boundary between pink and purple — a genuine bi-hue purplish pink, warmer than violet and more complex than straight pink. With GIA confirming both the color call and Ceylon origin on a single Origin Report, it's an unusually well-documented example of this in-between color.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHue-boundary color:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a purplish pink sapphire — sitting where pink shifts toward purple\/violet. Most pink sapphire on the market leans toward a purer, more straightforward pink; this warmer, bi-hue tone is a less commonly seen position on the color spectrum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA-confirmed Ceylon origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e The accompanying certificate is a GIA Sapphire Origin Report — meaning GIA has specifically laboratory-confirmed Sri Lanka (Ceylon) as the source. Not every sapphire on the market carries origin-specific documentation of this kind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 2.12 carats, this cushion sapphire is a substantial, easily-appreciated stone rather than a small accent size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity, honestly:\u003c\/strong\u003e GIA grades this stone Slightly Included. It is a transparent stone with some visible internal character — not a flawless gem, and we're not presenting it as one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e A GIA Sapphire Origin Report covers weight, dimensions, color, transparency, treatment, and geographic origin in a single document — a more comprehensive record than a basic identification report.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individually, the hue-boundary color, confirmed origin, size, and documentation each add up to something above an ordinary pink sapphire. Heat treatment — standard practice for the great majority of pink and purplish pink sapphire on the market — is disclosed here and isn't a rarity factor in itself, but everything else about this stone is what sets it apart from typical market material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eView it in different lighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because this stone sits at the pink-to-purple hue boundary, its exact color character can read differently indoors under warm light versus outdoors in daylight. Ask to see it (or photos\/video of it) in more than one lighting environment to see where it lands on the spectrum for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat treatment is standard and disclosed:\u003c\/strong\u003e This sapphire is heat-treated — the standard, widely accepted treatment for pink and purplish pink sapphire — and it's disclosed clearly on the GIA report. This is normal for the category, not something to work around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompare origin documentation, not just claims:\u003c\/strong\u003e When comparison shopping, check whether a seller's stone has a report that specifically confirms geographic origin, not only weight and color. GIA-confirmed Ceylon origin is a meaningfully higher bar than an undocumented \"Ceylon\" claim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet clarity expectations:\u003c\/strong\u003e At Slightly Included, expect a transparent stone with some visible internal character rather than a flawless one — keep this in mind when reviewing photos or requesting additional images.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Request additional photos or video in different lighting before you purchase, or ask about Crescent Gems' Try-On program, so you can confirm this stone's color and character are exactly what you want.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\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\/pink-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003ePink 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\/how-sapphire-heat-treatment-works\"\u003eHow Sapphire Heat Treatment Works\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/pages\/heated-vs-unheated\"\u003eHeated vs Unheated Sapphire — What's the Difference?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/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\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\u003c\/div\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;\"\u003eCG8297\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;\"\u003e2.12 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 Pink 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;\"\u003eCushion, Mixed Brilliant (modified brilliant crown, 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;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e8.42 × 6.94 × 4.06 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;\"\u003ePink (Purplish Pink)\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;\"\u003eHeated\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;\"\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;\"\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;\"\u003eGIA Report #1232836232\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: CG8297\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 2.12 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Pink Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Cushion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style: Mixed Brilliant (modified brilliant crown, step cut pavilion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 8.42 × 6.94 × 4.06 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Pink Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) — GIA confirmed (GIA Sapphire Origin Report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heat treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Pink (Purplish Pink)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Slightly Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #1232836232\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 sapphires form with identical color, inclusions, 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 Purplish Pink Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Report #1232836232\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":42665945858115,"sku":"CG8297","price":5995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/stone_CG8297_image-1.jpg?v=1778308937","url":"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/en-ca\/products\/2-12-ct-cushion-pink-sapphire-gemstone-gia","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}