{"product_id":"1-66-ct-oval-natural-lavender-sapphire-gemstone-untreated","title":"1.66 ct Natural Unheated Lavender Sapphire – Oval Cut | AGCL Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003e1.66 carat oval-cut lavender sapphire, sourced from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and unheated, measuring 7.91 × 6.16 × 4.34 mm. A soft, muted violet-gray hue with loupe-clean clarity and strong light return across the mixed brilliant faceting. Accompanied by AGCL Report #M2513025, confirming weight, dimensions, color, and treatment.\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=\"color: #4a235a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Lavender is one of the quietest colors in the sapphire world,\" says Ahmed Shareek, gemologist at Crescent Gems. \"Most people think of sapphire as blue, and within the purple family, most collectors gravitate toward saturated violet or royal purple. Lavender sits below that — a very light, desaturated violet-gray that reads as almost neutral in some lighting and distinctly lavender in others. It's a niche within a niche: an uncommon hue, inside an already uncommon color family. Stones like this don't come up often, and when they do, they tend to appeal to buyers with a specific, understated taste rather than to the broad market.\"\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lavender is an uncommon, subtle sapphire color — lighter and more muted than violet or purple, appealing to a specific niche of buyers who prefer understated tones over highly saturated ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone is unheated. Most sapphire on the market is heat-treated to improve color, so natural unheated material is the minority overall. That said, very pale, light-toned material like lavender is often naturally unheated to begin with, since there's less color to alter through heating — so the rarity premium here is real, but more modest than it would be for an unheated stone in a deeply saturated color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loupe-clean clarity — no inclusions visible under 10x magnification — is uncommon in natural sapphire of any color and adds meaningfully to this stone's overall quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone is accompanied by a report from AGCL (Arctic Gem Certification \u0026amp; Laboratory), a recognized gemological laboratory. AGCL is a different lab than GIA — both issue legitimate gemological reports, but they are separate institutions, and it's worth knowing which lab stands behind a given stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin is stated by the seller and has not been independently confirmed by a separate origin-determination lab report.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e An unheated, loupe-clean lavender sapphire with independent lab documentation is a genuinely uncommon combination — not because any single factor is extraordinary on its own, but because all of them align in the same stone.\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify treatment status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always confirm treatment through an independent lab report rather than relying on a seller's description alone. This stone's AGCL report confirms its unheated, untreated status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnow which lab issued the report:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone is certified by AGCL (Arctic Gem Certification \u0026amp; Laboratory), not GIA. Both are legitimate labs, but they are different institutions with different methodologies and reputations — know which lab issued a given report before comparing stones or prices across listings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eView it in different lighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lavender is a subtle, desaturated color, so how it reads can shift noticeably between daylight, indoor incandescent light, and LED lighting. Look at the stone under a few different light sources before deciding whether the color works for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm the fit for your setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 7.91 × 6.16 × 4.34 mm, make sure this oval's dimensions suit your intended ring design or mounting before purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because color perception varies so much by lighting and by screen, we recommend viewing this stone in hand whenever possible before committing.\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\/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\/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\/pages\/ceylon-sapphire-origin-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire — Why Sri Lanka Origin Matters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-colors-explained\"\u003eSapphire Colors Explained — Every Color, What Causes It, and How to Choose\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/violet-sapphires-the-rare-beauty-of-royal-purple-elegance\"\u003eViolet Sapphire — The Complete Buyer's Guide (see the Pale Lavender-Violet section)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-design-a-custom-sapphire-ring-from-a-loose-stone\"\u003eHow to Design a Custom Sapphire Ring From a Loose Stone\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;\"\u003eCG8340\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;\"\u003e1.66 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 Lavender 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;\"\u003eOval 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;\"\u003e7.91 × 6.16 × 4.34 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;\"\u003eLavender (Soft Lavender)\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) — seller-stated\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;\"\u003eLoupe 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 #M2513025\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: CG8340\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.66 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Lavender Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style: Mixed Brilliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.91 × 6.16 × 4.34 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Lavender Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: None — unheated and untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Lavender (Soft Lavender)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Loupe Clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: AGCL Report #M2513025\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 AGCL report is the exact, individual stone you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included with this Lavender Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAGCL Report #M2513025\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":42736915415107,"sku":"CG8340","price":7426.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_85233440-454b-4edf-ae58-6301497bd50c.jpg?v=1778308029","url":"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/en-gcc\/products\/1-66-ct-oval-natural-lavender-sapphire-gemstone-untreated","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}