{"product_id":"2-70-ct-square-cushion-yellow-sapphire-unheated-gia","title":"2.70 ct Natural Yellow Sapphire, Square Cushion, Unheated, GIA","description":"\u003cp\u003e2.70 carat square cushion-cut yellow sapphire, sourced from Sri Lanka (Ceylon, GIA-confirmed) and unheated, measuring 7.64 × 7.63 × 5.39 mm. Eye-clean clarity and strong light return across the mixed brilliant faceting. Accompanied by GIA Report #6237836235, a Sapphire Origin Report confirming weight, dimensions, color, geographic origin, and treatment status.\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\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4a235a;\"\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Most yellow sapphires on the market have been heated to lighten inclusions and even out color, so an unheated stone at this size is already unusual,\" says Ahmed Shareek, gemologist at Crescent Gems. \"What makes this particular sapphire stand out is the paperwork behind it: GIA's Sapphire Origin Report doesn't just confirm the stone is natural and untreated, it also confirms the corundum grew in Sri Lankan gem gravels. Very few stones carry a single document verifying both treatment and origin — most sellers can only speak to one or the other, and often on the strength of the seller's word rather than a lab's. Here, GIA has done the verifying.\"\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\u003eThe vast majority of yellow sapphire in the trade is heat-treated to improve or deepen its color; an unheated stone of this hue at 2.70 carats is a genuinely scarce find\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis stone carries a GIA Sapphire Origin Report rather than a basic identification report — Origin Reports require additional analysis and are issued far less frequently, making the documentation itself a differentiator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEye-clean clarity at this carat weight is uncommon in untreated sapphire, where heating is often used specifically to mask inclusions that remain visible here only under magnification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe saturated, even yellow color has not been artificially enhanced, so what you see is the stone's natural, as-mined hue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon) is the classic, historically prized source for fine yellow sapphire, and having that origin GIA-confirmed rather than seller-stated adds meaningful credibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombined effect: unheated status, GIA-confirmed Ceylon origin, eye-clean clarity, and size rarely converge in one stone — together they place this sapphire well outside the ordinary run of commercial yellow sapphire\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\u003eAlways verify unheated status through an independent gemological laboratory report rather than a seller's description alone — treatment claims should be backed by lab analysis, not assurance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen comparison shopping, distinguish between a basic identification report (confirms species and treatment) and an Origin Report like this one (also confirms geographic source) — the two are not interchangeable, and Origin Reports typically command a premium for good reason\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck that the report number on any accompanying paperwork matches the stone in hand; GIA report numbers can be verified directly on GIA's website\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare eye-clean claims in person or under strong lighting where possible, since clarity descriptions can vary between sellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry Before You Buy: request additional photos or video under different lighting, and ask questions about the stone directly before purchasing, so you know exactly what you're getting\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\/yellow-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eYellow 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-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\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eWhat Is an Unheated Sapphire?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/pages\/ceylon-sapphire-origin-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire Origin Guide\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 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\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\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;\"\u003eCG8313\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;\"\u003e2.70 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 Yellow 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;\"\u003eSquare Cushion, 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;\"\u003e7.64 × 7.63 × 5.39 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;\"\u003eYellow, Saturated\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;\"\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) — 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;\"\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;\"\u003eGIA Report #6237836235\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: CG8313\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 2.70 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Square Cushion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style: Mixed Brilliant (brilliant crown, step cut pavilion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.64 × 7.63 × 5.39 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) — GIA confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: None — unheated and untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye Clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #6237836235\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 Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Report #6237836235\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":42665944875075,"sku":"CG8313","price":3721.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/stone_CG8313_image-1.jpg?v=1778308922","url":"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/en-ca\/products\/2-70-ct-square-cushion-yellow-sapphire-unheated-gia","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}