{"product_id":"3-08-ct-emerald-cut-ceylon-blue-sapphire-gia","title":"3.08 ct Natural Heated Blue Sapphire – Step Cut | GIA Report | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 3.08 ct blue sapphire, step cut (similar to emerald cut), \u003cstrong\u003eheat-treated\u003c\/strong\u003e, from \u003cstrong\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/strong\u003e, on \u003cstrong\u003eGIA Report #1232980230\u003c\/strong\u003e, which confirms the Ceylon origin, weight, dimensions and heat treatment. At 3+ carats the step facets give a hall-of-mirrors depth that emphasises the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\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=\"\/en-cn\/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 3+ carat Ceylon blue in step cut is a deliberate choice for buyers who want depth over sparkle — the parallel facets let you look straight into the stone's color rather than breaking it into fire. At Loupe Clean clarity, this stone has nothing to hide, which is exactly what a step cut demands.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify it:\u003c\/strong\u003e run report #1232980230 through GIA’s Report Check before buying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat is disclosed\u003c\/strong\u003e on the report — the standard route, not a mark against the stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin is GIA’s expert opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e (Sri Lanka), printed with the usual disclaimer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA substantial centre stone — \u003cstrong\u003ecompare price per carat,\u003c\/strong\u003e and take the millimetres to your jeweler for a mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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=\"\/en-cn\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/blue-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eBlue Sapphire — The Complete Buyer's Guide to Color, Origin, and Value\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/emerald-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eEmerald Cut Sapphire — The Complete Guide to the Step Cut That Shows Everything\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-cut-affects-sapphire\"\u003eHow Cut Affects a Sapphire — And Why It Matters More Than Most Buyers Realize\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-sapphire-heat-treatment-works\"\u003eHow Sapphire Heat Treatment Works — Temperature, Process, and What Changes Inside the Stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/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=\"\/en-cn\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/ceylon-sapphire-complete-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire: The Complete Guide to the World's Most Trusted Sapphire Origin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/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=\"\/en-cn\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; What’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with warm water, mild soap and a soft brush; store separately; avoid ultrasonic and steam cleaners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips with GIA Report #1232980230, packed in a gem sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43232612384835,"sku":"CG8443","price":58587.06,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8443001.jpg?v=1779989717","url":"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/en-cn\/products\/3-08-ct-emerald-cut-ceylon-blue-sapphire-gia","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}