{"product_id":"1-03-ct-natural-untreated-color-change-sapphire","title":"1.03 ct Natural Unheated Color-Change Sapphire – Emerald Cut | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.03 ct Emerald Cut Color-Change Sapphire, from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), completely unheated and certified by AGCL (Arctic Gem Certification \u0026amp; Laboratory), Report #M263506. Color-change sapphires shift hue between lighting environments — this stone displays a distinctly different color under daylight versus incandescent light (green to reddish purple, per the AGCL report), a phenomenon caused by trace vanadium in the crystal that absorbs different wavelengths under different spectral distributions. At just over 1 carat from Ceylon, unheated, this is a well-specified example of one of the most unusual optical phenomena in natural gemstones.\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\"Genuine, lab-documented color-change sapphire is one of the rarest phenomena in the sapphire family — in my experience, on par with star sapphire for scarcity, because the vanadium chemistry needed to produce a clean shift between daylight and incandescent light rarely lines up this well. This stone's AGCL-documented change from green to reddish purple is unusually well-defined, and the fact that it's unheated matters even more here, since heat treatment is known to weaken or destroy the color-change effect entirely.\"\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\n\u003cp\u003eColor-change sapphire is one of the rarest phenomena in the sapphire family, alongside star sapphire — most sapphire production never yields a stone that shifts convincingly between light sources, and this 1.03 ct stone combines that phenomenon with unheated status and a stated Ceylon origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhenomenon:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone shows a genuine, AGCL-documented color change — green under daylight versus reddish purple under incandescent light. The effect is caused by trace vanadium in the crystal structure, which absorbs different wavelengths depending on the spectral makeup of the light source. Only a small fraction of sapphire crystals contain vanadium in the concentration and balance needed to produce a clean, visible shift, which is why color-change sapphire is considered one of the rarest sapphire phenomena alongside asterism (star sapphire).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green (daylight) to Reddish Purple (incandescent) — a well-defined, clearly visible shift rather than a subtle tone change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.03 carats — above the 1-carat threshold most buyers look for in a center stone, in a size where the color shift remains easy to see with the naked eye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unheated. This matters more for a color-change stone than for an ordinary sapphire — heat treatment can weaken or destroy the color-change effect entirely, so an unheated stone with a strong, documented shift is harder to find than an unheated stone in a standard color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eye-clean, with no visible inclusions under normal viewing — nothing to interfere with the visibility of the color shift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e AGCL Report #M263506 confirms no indication of heating; origin is stated as Sri Lanka (Ceylon).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e A genuine color-change phenomenon, unheated status, Ceylon origin, and independent lab documentation rarely converge in a single stone at this size — each factor narrows the pool of qualifying stones further.\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\n\u003cp\u003eColor-change sapphire is judged differently than a single-color stone — the quality of the shift itself, not just hue or clarity, is what separates a strong stone from an average one. A few things are worth checking before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eView it in multiple light sources:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is essential for a color-change stone — ask for photos or video showing the stone under both daylight\/fluorescent light and incandescent light so you can judge the strength and cleanliness of the shift for yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm the lab report matches the stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check that the AGCL report number, weight, and measurements correspond exactly to the stone you're purchasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsk about the degree of color change:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not all color-change sapphires shift equally strongly — some show a dramatic change, others a subtler one. Ask for a direct description of how pronounced the change is on this specific stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsider the setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e An open setting that lets light reach the pavilion will show the color-change effect more clearly than a setting that blocks light from certain angles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Where possible, view the stone in person or request additional imaging under controlled light sources before committing — a phenomenon like this is best judged firsthand.\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\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/color-change-sapphire-guide\"\u003eColor-Change Sapphire — The Phenomenon Stone That Shifts Before Your Eyes\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? The Complete Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/natural-sapphires-online-premium-gemstones\"\u003eHow to Buy Natural Sapphires Online: What Certification Actually Tells You\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\"\u003eHow to Commission a Custom Ring — From Loose Stone to Finished Piece\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\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;\"\u003eCG8412\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;\"\u003e1.03 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 Color-Change 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;\"\u003eEmerald 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;\"\u003e5.80 x 4.86 x 3.72 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;\"\u003eGreen (daylight) to Reddish Purple (incandescent), 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;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eColor Change — green (daylight) to reddish purple (incandescent), per AGCL Report #M263506\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\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\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 #M263506\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 1.03 ct Unheated Ceylon Color-Change Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eColor-change sapphire in unheated quality above 1 carat from Ceylon is uncommon — the combination of the phenomenon, the treatment status, and the origin in a single stone represents a meaningful convergence of collectible attributes. The Emerald Cut at this weight is a practical format for showing the color shift in both earring\/pendant and ring settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this 1.03 ct Emerald Cut Color-Change Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated Ceylon Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo thermal treatment — AGCL Report #M263506 confirms no indication of heating. Heat can diminish the shift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Color-Change Phenomenon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stone reads a distinctly different hue under daylight versus incandescent light — a natural optical effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbove-1-Carat Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.03 carats — the threshold for center stone use in most standard engagement and pendant settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhenomenon Accessible to View\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt this size, the color shift is clearly visible with the naked eye under different light sources.\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\u003eCarat Weight: 1.03 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Color-Change Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Color-Change Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Octagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Emerald Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.80 x 4.86 x 3.72 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Unheated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Green to Reddish Purple (color-change)\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 Gemstone Report #M263506\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.03 ct Emerald Cut Color-Change Sapphire has been hand-selected for the clarity and completeness of its color shift — the quality that distinguishes a strong color-change from a mere tone variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a single natural gemstone, not a manufactured or lab-created replica — no two color-change sapphires form with identical color behavior, clarity, and internal character. Once this stone sells, it's gone; there is no duplicate. What you see documented on the AGCL report is the exact, individual stone you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSapphire is exceptionally durable (Mohs 9), but a few habits keep it looking its best. Clean with warm water, mild soap, and a soft brush; avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners if the stone is set alongside softer or treatment-sensitive materials. Store separately from other jewelry to prevent surface scratches to softer pieces, and remove the stone before swimming, exercising, or household chemical exposure. As an unheated stone, no thermal treatment stabilizes the color — normal wear is fine, but avoid sudden extreme temperature changes.\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 Phenomenon:\u003c\/strong\u003e The color-change is entirely natural — heat can weaken this optical effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiving Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e A stone that reads differently in every light source — inherently dynamic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeylon Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e The primary source for natural color-change sapphire at the fine commercial level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treatment disclosed honestly and independently certified by AGCL (Report #M263506).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 1.03 ct unheated Ceylon color-change sapphire means choosing a stone whose most distinctive quality — its shift between two colors — is entirely natural and unaltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.03 ct Color-Change Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive engagement ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollector centerpiece for phenomenon gemstones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement pendant — phenomenon visible in any light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConversation piece for fine jewelry enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestment in documented natural color-change material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43031904518211,"sku":"CG8412","price":3072.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_0b7c91d9-1004-4ae0-9c8f-6ce83422f6d3.jpg?v=1778308074","url":"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/en-gcc\/products\/1-03-ct-natural-untreated-color-change-sapphire","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}