{"product_id":"1-carat-round-white-sapphire-1-27-ct-colorless-unheated","title":"1.27 ct Natural Unheated White Sapphire – Round Cut | AGCL Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.27 carat white sapphire in a round cut, colorless and unheated, documented on AGCL Report #M2513592. White sapphire is natural corundum without chromophore trace elements — the same mineral as blue, pink, or yellow sapphire, but entirely colorless. Unheated status means no thermal treatment was applied at any stage; the colorlessness is entirely natural. At 1.27 carats in a round cut, this stone is sized and formatted for center stone use in engagement rings, pendant solitaires, and earrings.\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\"White sapphire is the honest option in the colorless-stone conversation — it isn't trying to pass as a diamond, it's simply a genuinely durable, natural, Mohs 9 gemstone at a fraction of diamond's price. What stood out to me on this particular stone is that it's unheated and still came out eye clean and transparent — most white sapphire on the market needs heat treatment to reach that level of clarity. For a buyer who wants a real, natural, ethically sourced alternative to diamond without the diamond price tag, this is a genuinely good one.\"\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\u003eWhite sapphire's appeal isn't built around market rarity the way padparadscha or Kashmir sapphire is — it's built around being a clean, colorless, genuinely durable natural stone that functions as an honest diamond alternative. That said, not every white sapphire on the market is equal, and the factors below are what separate a stone like this one from typical commercial-grade material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e a truly colorless, well-cut white sapphire with good brilliance is less common than the cloudy, lower-grade material that dominates the budget end of the category — many white sapphires carry visible rutile silk that mutes transparency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e at 1.27 carats, this stone is above the 0.5–1 ct range that makes up most commercially available white sapphire, without moving into large-format territory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e unheated — most white sapphire sold today is heat treated specifically to dissolve silk inclusions and improve clarity, since that treatment is broadly accepted in this category; an unheated stone that is already eye clean at this size represents a narrower slice of available material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eye Clean and transparent, with no visible haze or silk under normal viewing — this is the specific quality that determines whether a white sapphire reads as bright and lively or dull and cloudy to the naked eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e AGCL Report #M2513592 documents species, carat weight, and treatment status; origin (Sri Lanka\/Ceylon) reflects Crescent Gems' direct sourcing relationship rather than a laboratory origin determination, which is worth understanding plainly as a buyer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e unheated, eye clean, transparent, and documented at 1.27 carats is a narrower combination than the broad \"white sapphire\" category suggests, even though the category as a whole is priced and marketed as an accessible diamond alternative rather than a rare collector 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\u003cp\u003eWhite sapphire can be an excellent diamond alternative, but it performs differently than diamond optically, and knowing that going in makes for a better purchase decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet realistic optical expectations:\u003c\/strong\u003e white sapphire has genuine brilliance, but its dispersion (0.018) is less than half of diamond's (0.044), so it will not throw the same rainbow \"fire\" — buyers chasing maximum sparkle should compare it honestly against moissanite or lab-grown diamond before deciding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a setting that suits its character:\u003c\/strong\u003e bezel settings and vintage or antique-inspired designs tend to flatter white sapphire's softer brilliance more than settings designed to maximize diamond-style sparkle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm treatment before you buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e unheated white sapphire like this stone is a smaller, more expensive category than the heat-treated material that fills most of the market — always ask a seller directly whether a stone has been heated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch documentation to the stone's value:\u003c\/strong\u003e at this price point, an independent lab report covering species, weight, and treatment — like the AGCL report accompanying this stone — is the appropriate level of verification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e colorless stones are notoriously difficult to judge accurately from product photos; seeing the stone in hand, in your own lighting, is the most reliable way to confirm its brilliance and color 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\/white-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eWhite Sapphire — The Complete Buyer's Guide to the Diamond Alternative\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\/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\/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\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;\"\u003eCG8348\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;\"\u003e1.27 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 White (Colorless) 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;\"\u003eRound, 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;\"\u003e6.86 x 6.84 x 4.06 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;\"\u003eColorless \/ White\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;\"\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 #M2513592\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\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: CG8348\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.27 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: White Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 6.86 x 6.84 x 4.06 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Brilliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Unheated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Colorless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye Clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: AGCL Report #M2513592\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 lab-created or manufactured stone — no two are exactly alike. Once sold, this particular 1.27 ct white sapphire will not be available again.\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\u003eClean with warm soapy water and a soft brush. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners and harsh chemicals, and store separately from harder or abrasive materials to prevent scratching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.27 ct unheated round white sapphire has been hand-selected for colorlessness and eye-clean clarity — the qualities that make a white sapphire function effectively as a diamond alternative. Documented on AGCL Report #M2513592, it carries no thermal history — the colorlessness is entirely natural, exactly as formed.\u003c\/p\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 — diamond alternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendant solitaire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarring center stones (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimalist jewelry design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeptember birthstone gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42754047311939,"sku":"CG8348","price":2796.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_6060c90b-f05c-40e6-b6f6-d52428cfc426.jpg?v=1777536576","url":"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/en-gcc\/products\/1-carat-round-white-sapphire-1-27-ct-colorless-unheated","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}