{"product_id":"1-45-ct-cushion-purple-sapphire-ceylon-heat-treated-gia","title":"1.45 ct Natural Heat-Treated Purple Sapphire – Cushion Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1.45 ct Natural Heat-Treated Purple Sapphire, cushion cut, sourced from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and certified by GIA Report #2241032072. Ceylon has long been celebrated as a source of the world's finest sapphires, and this stone carries that heritage in a rich, velvety pinkish-purple hue. Purple is one of the rarer sapphire colors to begin with, and this stone adds a further distinction: purple sapphire's color comes from vanadium, a coloring agent that is unusually sensitive to heat and tends to shift toward blue or pink under treatment — so a purple sapphire that has been heat treated and still shows this rich, stable pinkish-purple is a genuinely less common outcome within the color family, not the routine case it would be for blue sapphire.\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\"Purple sapphire is a color I watch closely, because heat treatment usually works against it rather than for it — vanadium doesn't behave the way chromium or iron does under heat, and it's easy to end up with a duller stone instead of a better one. This 1.45 ct cushion held its pinkish-purple through treatment with real evenness, which tells me the rough was well-chosen before it ever went near a furnace. Combined with the GIA report and the Ceylon origin, this is a stone I'd stand behind for a ring meant to be worn every day.\"\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\u003eSeveral factors combine to make this 1.45 ct Purple Sapphire an uncommon find, even within a color family that is already a minority slice of sapphire production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat-Treated Purple Sapphire Is Less Common Than Unheated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple sapphire's color comes from vanadium, and vanadium-based color is sensitive to high heat — treatment tends to shift or wash out the purple toward blue or pink rather than improve it. As a result, most fine purple sapphire on the market is unheated by nature of the material, not by seller preference. A stone that has been heat treated and retains a rich, even pinkish-purple like this one is genuinely less typical for the color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeylon Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Lanka is the benchmark source for fine sapphire of every color, including purple, prized for the richness and luminosity its stones consistently show relative to other origins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinkish-Purple Hue Specificity:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone sits at the warmer, pink-leaning end of the purple spectrum — a hue position that is visually distinct from both straightforward purple and pink sapphire, and appeals to buyers looking for something that reads differently in different light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCushion Cut:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cushion's brilliant-faceted crown over a modified step-cut pavilion gives this stone a vintage-leaning silhouette that suits saturated color, and is less commonly seen on purple sapphire than oval or cushion-adjacent shapes in blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA Documentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independent laboratory confirmation of origin, treatment, and identity, from the most widely recognized gemological authority — not every purple sapphire on the market carries this level of verification.\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\u003eA few points worth confirming before purchasing this stone, or any comparable purple sapphire:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm the Report Matches the Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check that the measurements, weight, and identifying characteristics on GIA Report #2241032072 match this specific stone before finalizing a purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e At $2,030.00 for 1.45 carats, this stone prices at roughly $1,400 per carat — reasonable for a GIA-documented, Ceylon-origin purple sapphire of this color depth and clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Treatment Is Standard and Disclosed, Not a Concern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat treatment is the accepted, industry-standard enhancement for sapphire worldwide and is permanent under normal wear and care. This stone's treatment status is disclosed plainly and confirmed by GIA — there's no reason to treat it as a compromise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e White gold and platinum tend to bring out the cooler, blue-leaning side of this hue in daylight, while rose gold complements its warmer, pink-leaning character under incandescent light — either works well with this particular stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e At Mohs 9, this stone is well suited to a daily-wear setting, including prong or bezel styles for an engagement ring, without special precautions beyond routine care.\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=\"\/en-gcc\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/purple-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003ePurple Sapphire — The Complete Buyer's Guide to Color, Origin, and Value\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-gcc\/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-gcc\/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-gcc\/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-gcc\/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\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;\"\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;\"\u003eCG8469\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e1.45 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; width: 42%;\"\u003eSpecies\/Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCorundum — Purple Sapphire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eShape\/Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCushion (brilliant-faceted crown, modified 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; width: 42%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e7.97 x 5.19 x 3.42 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; width: 42%;\"\u003eColor\/Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003ePinkish Purple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\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; width: 42%;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eHeat Treated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\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; width: 42%;\"\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; width: 42%;\"\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; width: 42%;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 (Mohs scale)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eGIA Report #2241032072\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 1.45 ct Ceylon Purple Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePurple sapphire pairs the rich saturation collectors look for in fine colored gemstones with the everyday durability of corundum — a combination that makes it a genuinely practical choice for engagement rings and statement pieces alike. This stone's Ceylon origin and GIA-documented status place it firmly in the category buyers trust most: color and treatment verified independently, from the source most associated with fine sapphire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA Certified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndependent documentation of this Purple Sapphire's cut, color, clarity, carat weight, and treatment status via GIA Report #2241032072.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Treated to Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStandard industry heat treatment — the accepted commercial norm for sapphire, fully disclosed and permanent under normal wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeylon Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from the region long recognized as the benchmark for fine sapphire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich, Velvety Pinkish-Purple Hue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA saturated purple prized for both engagement rings and statement jewelry, and a genuinely uncommon result for a heat-treated stone in this color family.\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: 1.45 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Purple Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Cushion (brilliant-faceted crown, modified step-cut pavilion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heat Treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Pinkish Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Slightly Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #2241032072\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Purple Sapphire has been selected for the depth and evenness of its color and its GIA-verified status — the combination that defines genuinely fine Ceylon sapphire.\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's Mohs 9 hardness makes it one of the most durable gemstones for everyday jewelry, but a few simple habits keep any fine stone looking its best. Clean with warm water, mild soap, and a soft brush; an ultrasonic or steam cleaner is generally safe for untreated or heat-treated sapphire but is best avoided if you're uncertain of a stone's full treatment history. Store this piece separately from other jewelry to prevent surface contact that can dull polish over time, and remove rings before heavy manual work, contact sports, or chemical exposure. Periodic inspection of prongs or bezel settings by a jeweler helps ensure the stone stays secure for decades of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 1.45 ct Natural Heat-Treated Purple Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Report #2241032072, confirming identity, weight, dimensions, color, clarity, and treatment status\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA protective gem sleeve for safe storage and transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom jewelry design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of GIA-documented Ceylon sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive gift for a purple-color lover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43519784517699,"sku":"CG8469","price":7568.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8469001.jpg?v=1783754684","url":"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/en-gcc\/products\/1-45-ct-cushion-purple-sapphire-ceylon-heat-treated-gia","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}