{"title":"Loose Purple Sapphires - Ceylon Loose Stones","description":"\u003cp\u003eLoose Purple Sapphires is corundum where iron and titanium combine in just the right balance to produce a rich, regal range from deep plum to royal violet to soft lilac. It's a comparatively rare member of the sapphire family — far less common than blue or yellow — and carries the full 9-on-the-Mohs-scale durability that makes sapphire ideal for daily wear in engagement rings, pendants, and statement pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy our Ceylon Loose Purple Sapphires\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur Loose Purple Sapphires are hand-selected from rough sourced through our Sri Lanka network. The majority are \u003cstrong\u003eunheated\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving their natural color — and because heat treatment can shift purples toward red, the finest purple sapphires are almost always natural as cut. Premium pieces ship with \u003cstrong\u003eGIA reports\u003c\/strong\u003e documenting weight, dimensions, and treatment status. Every stone is photographed under standardized lighting against a neutral background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a purple sapphire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHue.\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple sapphire ranges from soft lavender, through orchid and lilac, into rich royal purple and deep plum. The most coveted stones show vivid saturation with a clear, single-direction purple (not too red, not too blue).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid mid-tone purples carry the highest value. Stones too dark read black under low light; stones too pale lose their character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut.\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval and cushion are the most popular cuts for engagement and pendant work. Trillion, emerald, and pear cuts are favorites for designers seeking architectural symmetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sub-carat purple sapphires are widely available from under $200. One-carat unheated stones with strong saturation typically range from $400 to $1,500; larger stones move quickly into premium pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRoyal mystery, modern style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePurple sapphire has been associated with royalty and spiritual significance for centuries, and that visual language hasn't faded — it remains the most overtly luxurious color in the sapphire family. For non-traditional engagement rings, it offers something halfway between blue's classicism and pink's romance. Designers value matched pairs (see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/collections\/matched-gemstone-pairs\"\u003ematched pairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e); collectors look for unheated origin and GIA documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLearn about purple and violet sapphires\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePurple sapphire buying guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/purple-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003ePurple Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e — the complete deep dive on purple and violet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eUltimate Sapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e — the central hub for all sapphire education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-pricing-explained\"\u003eSapphire Pricing Explained\u003c\/a\u003e — what drives cost per carat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/interactive-sapphire-color-chart\"\u003eInteractive Sapphire Color Chart\u003c\/a\u003e — compare purple against every other color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-colors-explained\"\u003eSapphire Colors Explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEngagement rings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-choose-sapphire-engagement-ring\"\u003eHow to Choose a Sapphire for Your Engagement Ring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003eHow to Commission a Custom Ring\u003c\/a\u003e — our jewelry division builds it around your stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/the-best-sapphire-cut-for-an-engagement-ring-explained\"\u003eBest Cut for an Engagement Ring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-size-sapphire-is-best-for-an-engagement-ring-carat-weight-millimetres-and-how-to-choose\"\u003eWhat Size Sapphire Is Best?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/loose-sapphires-vs-preset-rings\"\u003eLoose Sapphires vs. Preset Rings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/best-sapphire-color-for-skin-tone\"\u003eBest Sapphire Color for Your Skin Tone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-care-for-a-sapphire-engagement-ring-cleaning-storage-and-what-to-avoid\"\u003eHow to Care for a Sapphire Ring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTreatment, science, and certification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eWhat Is an Unheated Sapphire?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-sapphire-heat-treatment-works\"\u003eHow Sapphire Heat Treatment Works\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/beryllium-diffusion-sapphires-explained\"\u003eBeryllium Diffusion Explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-read-sapphire-inclusions\"\u003eHow to Read Sapphire Inclusions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eHow to Read a GIA Sapphire Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin, sourcing, and comparisons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/ceylon-sapphire-complete-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire Complete Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/madagascar-sapphire-guide\"\u003eMadagascar Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/ratnapura-gem-market-how-sapphires-are-traded\"\u003eThe Ratnapura Gem Market\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/art-of-pit-mining-gemstones-sri-lanka\"\u003ePit Mining in Sri Lanka\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/faceting-sapphires\"\u003eFaceting Sapphires\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-vs-diamond-engagement-rings-the-real-differences-and-how-to-choose-the-right-sapphire\"\u003eSapphire vs. Diamond\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-vs-emerald-engagement-ring\"\u003eSapphire vs. Emerald\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-vs-moissanite-vs-lab-diamond\"\u003eSapphire vs. Moissanite vs. Lab Diamond\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-vs-spinel-collectors-guide\"\u003eSapphire vs. Spinel\u003c\/a\u003e — spinel produces exceptional purple and violet too\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated colors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/blue-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eBlue Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e — purple's cooler neighbor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/pink-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003ePink Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e — purple's warmer neighbor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/can-i-buy-sapphires-in-rare-colors-online\"\u003eBuying Rare-Color Sapphires Online\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHave questions about a stone? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:crescentgems@gmail.com\"\u003ecrescentgems@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e. 14-day return on every order. Select pieces are \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/collections\/try-before-you-buy-loose-gemstone\"\u003eavailable for Try-On\u003c\/a\u003e before purchase. Free US shipping; international shipping via FedEx and UPS.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1-29-ct-cushion-violet-sapphire-unheated","title":"1.29 ct Natural Unheated Violet Sapphire – Cushion Cut | AGCL Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.29 ct \u003cstrong\u003eviolet sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e, Rectangular Cushion, \u003cstrong\u003eunheated\u003c\/strong\u003e, from \u003cstrong\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/strong\u003e, on \u003cstrong\u003eAGCL Report #M2511400\u003c\/strong\u003e. Violet occupies the cooler, bluer end of the purple-corundum range; heat tends to shift violet toward blue or red, so the finest violets are almost always natural as cut — which makes unheated Ceylon violet one of the rarer things in the catalogue.\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-hk\/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\"Violet sapphire gets confused with purple more often than any other sapphire color, but it's a genuinely distinct hue that sits closer to blue on the color range. Because heat treatment usually pushes violet material toward a more marketable blue or purple, an unheated stone like this 1.29 ct Ceylon violet is a real find — the color you see is what the earth made, not what a furnace produced.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the report to the stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e confirm report #M2511400, its weight and measurements against the stone you receive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated covers heating only;\u003c\/strong\u003e ask any seller which treatments their document addresses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour is yours to judge\u003c\/strong\u003e — the cushion concentrates the violet across the face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee it first via \u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/violet-sapphires-the-rare-beauty-of-royal-purple-elegance\"\u003ePurple vs. Violet vs. Blue Sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eUnheated Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/natural-sapphires-online-premium-gemstones\"\u003eWhat Certification Actually Tells You\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/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-hk\/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 AGCL Report #M2511400, packed in a gem sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42665943498819,"sku":"CG8334","price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_12f8d7cd-80ae-4350-bf70-962138de4bbd.jpg?v=1779990274"},{"product_id":"1-46-ct-oval-purple-sapphire-unheated","title":"1.46 ct Natural Unheated Purple Sapphire – Oval Cut | AGCL Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.46 ct \u003cstrong\u003epurple sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e, Oval, \u003cstrong\u003eunheated\u003c\/strong\u003e, measuring 7.42 × 6.58 × 4.05 mm, on \u003cstrong\u003eAGCL Report #M2511401\u003c\/strong\u003e. Purple sits between red and blue in corundum, and heat typically shifts it toward pink or blue — so unheated purple at this size is a genuine find.\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-hk\/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 one of the color ranges most likely to be heat-treated toward pink or blue, so an unheated 1.46 ct stone like this one — clean, well-cut, and honestly documented — is harder to come by than its size alone suggests.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the report to the stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e confirm report #M2511401, its weight and measurements against the stone you receive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated covers heating only;\u003c\/strong\u003e ask any seller which treatments their document addresses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin is our own assessment\u003c\/strong\u003e (Sri Lanka (Ceylon)); the report does not address geographic origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee it first via \u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/purple-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003ePurple Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/violet-sapphires-the-rare-beauty-of-royal-purple-elegance\"\u003ePurple vs. Violet vs. Blue Sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eUnheated Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/natural-sapphires-online-premium-gemstones\"\u003eWhat Certification Actually Tells You\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/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-hk\/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 AGCL Report #M2511401, packed in a gem sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42665943531587,"sku":"CG8333","price":1606.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_a42055ed-67de-4339-8875-d23add5d3730.jpg?v=1779990288"},{"product_id":"1-17ct-oval-violet-sapphire-gemstone-unheated","title":"1.17 ct Natural Unheated Violet Sapphire – Oval Cut | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.17 ct \u003cstrong\u003eviolet sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e, Oval, \u003cstrong\u003eunheated\u003c\/strong\u003e, from \u003cstrong\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/strong\u003e, measuring 7.30 × 5.60 × 4.00 mm, on \u003cstrong\u003eAGCL Report #M259523\u003c\/strong\u003e. A rich violet with strong light return across the mixed brilliant faceting.\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-hk\/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\"The violet hue on this stone is rich and saturated rather than washed-out — a color that's genuinely harder to source than standard blue — and being unheated with strong light return makes it stand out even at just over a carat.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the report to the stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e confirm report #M259523, its weight and measurements against the stone you receive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated covers heating only;\u003c\/strong\u003e ask any seller which treatments their document addresses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour is yours to judge\u003c\/strong\u003e from the photos or in hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee it first via \u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/violet-sapphires-the-rare-beauty-of-royal-purple-elegance\"\u003eViolet Sapphire Buyer's Guide (includes Violet vs. Purple vs. Blue comparison)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eUnheated Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/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=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/oval-sapphire-guide\"\u003eOval Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/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-hk\/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 AGCL Report #M259523, packed in a gem sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42665945530435,"sku":"CG8305","price":1404.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/stone_CG8305_image-1.jpg?v=1778308940"},{"product_id":"3-40-ct-oval-violet-star-sapphire-unheated-gia","title":"3.40 ct Natural Unheated Violet Star Sapphire – Oval | GIA Report","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 3.40 ct \u003cstrong\u003eviolet star sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e, Oval, Double Cabochon, \u003cstrong\u003eunheated\u003c\/strong\u003e, measuring 8.64 × 6.76 × 5.69 mm, on \u003cstrong\u003eGIA Report 1236950499\u003c\/strong\u003e. GIA records Natural Star Sapphire, Colour Violet, Transparency Translucent, Phenomenon \u003cstrong\u003eDisplaying Asterism\u003c\/strong\u003e and Additional Results \u003cstrong\u003eNo Indications of Heating\u003c\/strong\u003e. Geographic origin reads Not Requested, so the \u003cstrong\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/strong\u003e origin here is our own sourcing record.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\" style=\"color: #4a235a\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"GIA's report gives the color as Violet and the phenomenon as Displaying Asterism, and those are the words I am going to use for it. I am not going to grade the stone for you, because any adjective I added would be mine rather than the report's. Look at the images and the video, and ask me anything the report does not answer.\" — Ahmed Shareek\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 1236950499 through GIA’s Report Check before buying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo star is graded:\u003c\/strong\u003e no lab issues a quality, colour or cut grade for a star.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeing the star:\u003c\/strong\u003e hold the cabochon under a single concentrated light; the asterism is directional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin is our own sourcing record,\u003c\/strong\u003e not a lab finding.\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-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/star-sapphire-complete-buyers-guide\"\u003eStar Sapphire — The Complete Buyer's Guide to the Phenomenon Gemstone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-tell-if-star-sapphire-is-natural\"\u003eHow to Tell If a Star Sapphire Is Natural: A Complete Identification Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/violet-sapphires-the-rare-beauty-of-royal-purple-elegance\"\u003eViolet Sapphire — The Complete Buyer's Guide to Color, Origin, and Value\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/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-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003eCustom Sapphire Rings — The Complete Guide to Designing Your Own\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/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=\"\/en-hk\/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\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; What’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm water, mild soap and a soft brush; store separately; we avoid ultrasonic and steam on a stone we did not set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips with GIA Report 1236950499, packed in a gem sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42665945923651,"sku":"CG8293","price":2380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/stone_CG8293_image-1.jpg?v=1778308923"},{"product_id":"0-69-ct-violet-sapphire-unheated","title":"0.69 ct Natural Unheated Violet Sapphire – Fancy Cut | AGCL Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 0.69 ct \u003cstrong\u003eviolet sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e, fancy cut, \u003cstrong\u003eunheated\u003c\/strong\u003e, from \u003cstrong\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/strong\u003e, on \u003cstrong\u003eAGCL Report #M2513591\u003c\/strong\u003e. A fancy (non-standard) cut gives a distinctive face-up outline; at 0.69 ct it suits accent, earring and small pendant settings where the unusual shape adds character without large carat weight.\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-hk\/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\"Violet is one of the more distinctive colors we see in sapphire — genuinely violet, not the purple or lavender it's often mistaken for, and unheated on top of that makes it even less common. What draws me to this particular stone is the fancy cut: the mixed brilliant faceting on that non-standard outline gives it a different kind of sparkle than a conventional oval or cushion would. It's a small stone, but it has real personality.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the report to the stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e confirm report #M2513591, its weight and measurements against the stone you receive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated covers heating only;\u003c\/strong\u003e ask any seller which treatments their document addresses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e sized for an accent, earring or small pendant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee it first via \u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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-hk\/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=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/violet-sapphires-the-rare-beauty-of-royal-purple-elegance\"\u003eViolet Sapphire — The Complete Buyer's Guide to Color, Origin, and Value\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/natural-sapphires-online-premium-gemstones\"\u003eHow to Buy Natural Sapphires Online: What to Check, What to Avoid, and What Certification Actually Tells You\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/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=\"\/en-hk\/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\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 AGCL Report #M2513591, packed in a gem sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42768306143299,"sku":"CG8349","price":507.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_3f5812f0-e9e7-46e8-9bc4-4e1e499d8287.jpg?v=1777536589"},{"product_id":"0-63-ct-square-cushion-violet-sapphire-unheated","title":"0.63 ct Natural Unheated Violetish Gray Sapphire – Square Cushion Cut | AGCL Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 0.63 ct Violetish Gray Sapphire cut in a square cushion shape, completely unheated, documented on AGCL Report #M262620. This Violetish Gray Sapphire pairs a sophisticated gray base with a soft violet undertone — an unusual combination that reads as elegant and contemporary rather than traditional blue. Unheated status means the color is entirely natural — no thermal treatment has been used to modify or enhance this sapphire's hue.\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-hk\/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\"This 0.63 ct square cushion is the most unusual color I've handled recently — a natural, unheated violetish gray that reads as a sophisticated neutral rather than a conventional blue or violet sapphire, confirmed unheated on AGCL Report #M262620.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eView it under both daylight and warm indoor light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gray-violet hues can read cooler or warmer depending on the light source; see how this specific stone's balance of gray and violet appears in the lighting you'll wear it in most.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan your setting around the 4.95 x 4.85 x 3.14 mm dimensions.\u003c\/strong\u003e This square cushion's rounded-corner outline and moderate depth suit accent, small pendant, or secondary center-stone settings without custom fabrication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify the unheated claim against the AGCL report.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because uncommon colors like this one attract mislabeling, confirm any comparable listing's unheated status is backed by an independent lab report.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh this stone against the limited unheated violetish gray supply.\u003c\/strong\u003e This specific color-treatment combination is genuinely uncommon — a close match may not be readily available elsewhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the Try Before You Buy option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/violet-sapphires-the-rare-beauty-of-royal-purple-elegance\"\u003eViolet Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/purple-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003ePurple Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eUnheated Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eGIA Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/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-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43008984744003,"sku":"CG8376","price":157.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_246b05f0-e5fb-4869-a979-e4adc9e77085.jpg?v=1778308038"},{"product_id":"0-42-ct-trillion-purple-sapphire-ceylon-unheated","title":"0.42 ct Natural Unheated Violet Sapphire – Trillion (Trilliant) Cut | AGCL Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 0.42 carat violet sapphire in a trillion (trilliant) cut, completely unheated, documented on AGCL Report #M262743. The trillion is an equal-sided triangular shape that creates a larger face-up appearance than oval or round equivalents of the same weight, and in violet sapphire, the three-sided outline creates a striking geometric accent. At 0.42 carats, this stone is well-sized for earring accent positions, three-stone ring side stones, and small pendant designs where the trillion's distinctive outline adds visual character.\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-hk\/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 trillion cut on unheated violet sapphire is a combination I don't see often — most trillion material goes to blue or heat-treated stones, so finding this 0.42 ct at 4.50 x 4.46 x 2.85 mm with clean, even color and no thermal history made it an easy stone to select.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the pointed corners in person or on video.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trillion cuts have three vulnerable corners — ask to see close-up video of the culet area before committing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan a protective setting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 4.50 x 4.46 x 2.85 mm, this trillion suits prong or bezel settings with corner protection for ring use, or a secure bail for pendant use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsk for the underlying lab report, not a summary.\u003c\/strong\u003e AGCL Report #M262743 documents this stone's treatment status independently — request it when comparison-shopping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh the cut against availability.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trillion-cut violet sapphire in unheated quality is uncommon; this stone's combination of shape, color, and treatment status is not easily replaced at this weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the Try Before You Buy option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/violet-sapphires-the-rare-beauty-of-royal-purple-elegance\"\u003eViolet Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eUnheated Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eGIA Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/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-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/violet-sapphires-the-rare-beauty-of-royal-purple-elegance\"\u003eViolet vs Purple vs Blue Sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43009085308995,"sku":"CG8386","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_8daca6e3-adbf-4f78-ba79-434e056a603b.jpg?v=1778308043"},{"product_id":"0-60-ct-emerald-cut-violet-sapphire-unheated","title":"0.60 ct Natural Unheated Violet Sapphire – Emerald Cut | AGCL Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 0.60 carat violet sapphire in an emerald cut, completely unheated, documented on AGCL Report #M262745. Emerald-cut violet sapphire is a rare format at this size — most sub-carat violet material is cut oval or round for weight efficiency, and the step facets of an emerald cut demand better clarity than brilliant formats. At 0.60 carats, the emerald cut creates an architectural small stone with interior depth and quiet elegance, where the violet color reads through the step facets rather than across a brilliant surface.\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-hk\/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\"The step facets on this 0.60 ct emerald cut let the violet read as depth rather than sparkle — a look you rarely see in violet sapphire this small, since most sub-carat violet rough is cut as ovals or rounds for yield rather than step-faceted. AGCL Report #M262745 confirms the color is entirely natural, unheated.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eView under a single overhead light source\u003c\/strong\u003e to see how the step facets handle the violet color — emerald cuts display color and clarity differently than brilliant cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a setting with corner protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 5.86 x 3.90 mm elongated outline suits a four-prong or bezel setting that guards the step-cut corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsk any competing seller for lab-documented treatment status:\u003c\/strong\u003e step-cut violet sapphire described as unheated should always carry third-party confirmation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh availability:\u003c\/strong\u003e emerald-cut violet sapphire is a narrow category even before considering treatment status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the Try Before You Buy option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/violet-sapphires-the-rare-beauty-of-royal-purple-elegance\"\u003eViolet Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/emerald-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eEmerald Cut Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eUnheated Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eGIA Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/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-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/purple-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003ePurple Sapphire Buyer's Guide (Violet vs. Purple)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43009087275075,"sku":"CG8383","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_47e67e84-9988-46a5-8285-86eadc7847f4.jpg?v=1777536652"},{"product_id":"0-58-ct-purple-sapphire-vibrant-unheated-violet","title":"0.58 ct Natural Unheated Violet Sapphire – Oval Cut | AGCL Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 0.58 ct Violet Sapphire cut in an oval shape, completely unheated, documented on AGCL Report #M263123. Violet sapphire sits at the cooler, bluer end of the purple spectrum — a color less commonly available than blue or pink, and rarer still in unheated quality. At 0.58 carats in an oval, this is a practical earring and small pendant scale in a genuinely uncommon hue. Unheated status means the color is entirely natural — no thermal treatment has been used to modify or enhance this sapphire's hue.\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-hk\/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\"This 0.58 ct oval is a clean, well-proportioned example of unheated violet sapphire — a color and treatment combination I see far less often at sub-carat weights than either blue or pink. The AGCL report's No Indication of Heating finding on a stone this size is worth noting in itself.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor expectations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Violet sapphire shifts subtly between light sources — view it in both daylight and indoor lighting before committing if color consistency matters to you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale for your setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 0.58 carats and 5.60 x 4.02mm, this stone suits earring pairs, small pendants, or an accent position rather than a large solitaire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin disclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin is the store's own assessment; the AGCL report itself does not address geographic origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity in hand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Slightly Included clarity means minor inclusions may be visible under magnification; request additional photos if this matters to you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the Try Before You Buy option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/violet-sapphires-the-rare-beauty-of-royal-purple-elegance\"\u003eViolet Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eUnheated Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eGIA Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/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-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/oval-sapphire-guide\"\u003eOval Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43033451528259,"sku":"CG8395","price":290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_a42b1aa9-b33b-48e1-9de6-175c13a0f4ae.jpg?v=1777536757"},{"product_id":"0-83-ct-purple-sapphire-unheated","title":"0.83 ct Natural Unheated Violet Sapphire – Oval Cut | AGCL Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 0.83 ct \u003cstrong\u003eviolet sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e, Oval, \u003cstrong\u003eunheated\u003c\/strong\u003e, from \u003cstrong\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/strong\u003e, on \u003cstrong\u003eAGCL Report #M263125\u003c\/strong\u003e. A distinct lavender-violet sitting between blue and purple — a genuinely scarce hue, especially unheated and under a carat.\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-hk\/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\"At 0.83 carats, unheated violet sapphire with this level of saturation is genuinely uncommon in the trade — most violet-hued corundum I see has passed through a furnace to deepen color, so this stone's natural saturation and eye-clean clarity make it one of the more interesting sub-carat stones we've offered this year.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the report to the stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e confirm report #M263125, its weight and measurements against the stone you receive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated covers heating only;\u003c\/strong\u003e ask any seller which treatments their document addresses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e sized for an accent, earring or small pendant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee it first via \u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/violet-sapphires-the-rare-beauty-of-royal-purple-elegance\"\u003eViolet Sapphire — The Complete Buyer's Guide to Color, Origin, and Value\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/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=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/oval-sapphire-guide\"\u003eOval Sapphire — The Complete Guide to the Most Popular Sapphire Cut\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/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-hk\/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=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-read-sapphire-inclusions\"\u003eHow to Read Sapphire Inclusions — What They Tell You About Origin, Treatment, and Quality\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-glossary\"\u003eSapphire Glossary — Every Term You'll Encounter When Buying a Natural Sapphire\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 AGCL Report #M263125, packed in a gem sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43033504317507,"sku":"CG8401","price":415.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_335e3a77-62a3-4cfc-9608-83815196b933.jpg?v=1779989845"},{"product_id":"0-59-ct-violet-sapphire-gemstone-untreated-natural","title":"0.59 ct Natural Unheated Violet Sapphire – Oval Cut | AGCL Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 0.59 ct Oval Violet Sapphire, completely unheated, documented on AGCL Report #M263124. At 0.59 carats in an oval, this stone is sized for earring centers, accent rings, and small pendant designs where violet's distinctive character adds visual interest at a compact weight. Violet sapphire is natural corundum at the cooler, bluer end of the purple spectrum — a color that reads differently across light sources, with more blue content in daylight and a warmer character under incandescent light. Unheated status means the color is entirely natural — no thermal treatment has been used to modify or enhance this sapphire's hue.\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-hk\/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\"This 0.59 ct oval carries a Loupe Clean clarity grade rarely seen paired with unheated violet color at this weight — most eye-clean violet sapphire in this size range has been heated to improve clarity or saturation, so an unheated stone this clean stands out.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e This violet sapphire shifts character across lighting — expect more blue influence in daylight and a warmer cast under incandescent light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale for your setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 0.59 carats and 5.87 x 3.84mm, it suits earring centers, small pendants, or accent-ring placement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin disclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin is the store's own assessment; it is not addressed by the AGCL report itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loupe Clean grading means this stone should show no inclusions to the naked eye or under a loupe — a meaningful step up in a small stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the Try Before You Buy option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/violet-sapphires-the-rare-beauty-of-royal-purple-elegance\"\u003eViolet Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eUnheated Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eGIA Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/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-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/oval-sapphire-guide\"\u003eOval Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43034952695875,"sku":"CG8396","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_384ad7c7-7b33-424f-8c9f-e42bbeb1307e.jpg?v=1778308088"},{"product_id":"0-56-ct-natural-oval-purple-sapphire-gemstone-ceylon","title":"0.56 ct Natural Heated Violet Sapphire – Oval Cut | AGCL Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 0.56 ct \u003cstrong\u003eviolet sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e, Oval, \u003cstrong\u003eheat-treated\u003c\/strong\u003e, from \u003cstrong\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/strong\u003e, on \u003cstrong\u003eAGCL Report #M263126\u003c\/strong\u003e. A rich violet at a practical sub-carat weight — well suited to earrings, small pendants or accent stones.\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-hk\/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\"Heat treatment on this 0.56 ct violet sapphire is disclosed plainly on the AGCL report, and it's exactly the kind of routine, industry-standard enhancement that lets a smaller stone reach a fuller, more saturated violet than an unheated stone of the same size typically shows.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the report to the stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e confirm report #M263126, its weight and measurements against the stone you receive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat treatment is disclosed\u003c\/strong\u003e — the standard route for this colour, not a mark against the stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e sized for an accent, earring or small pendant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee it first via \u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/violet-sapphires-the-rare-beauty-of-royal-purple-elegance\"\u003eViolet Sapphire — The Complete Buyer's Guide to Color, Origin, and Value\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/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-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/oval-sapphire-guide\"\u003eOval Sapphire — The Complete Guide to the Most Popular Sapphire Cut\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/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-hk\/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=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-read-sapphire-inclusions\"\u003eHow to Read Sapphire Inclusions — What They Tell You About Origin, Treatment, and Quality\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-glossary\"\u003eSapphire Glossary — Every Term You'll Encounter When Buying a Natural Sapphire\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 AGCL Report #M263126, packed in a gem sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43034959052867,"sku":"CG8404","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_3d7d26d2-e1d1-49b2-adb2-b1c7619446e1.jpg?v=1778308063"},{"product_id":"0-61-ct-trillion-violet-sapphire-unheated","title":"0.61 ct Natural Unheated Violet Sapphire – Trillion Cut | AGCL Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 0.61 ct Violet Sapphire cut in a trillion shape, completely unheated, documented on AGCL Report #M263121. This Violet Sapphire's three-sided, equal-length outline creates a larger face-up appearance than the carat weight alone suggests, making it an efficient way to display violet color at a compact size. Unheated status means the color is entirely natural — no thermal treatment has been used to modify or enhance the hue of this Violet Sapphire.\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-hk\/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\"The trillion cut on this 0.61 ct stone earns its keep — the flat triangular face genuinely reads larger and shows more color per carat than an oval or round of the same weight, which matters more in violet sapphire than in most colors since the hue itself is already uncommon at this size.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut consideration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trillion-cut stones display sharp corners that need protective prong or bezel placement in a setting — discuss corner protection with your jeweler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity expectations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graded Slightly Included — inclusions may be visible to the unaided eye in certain lighting; request close-up photos if clarity is a priority.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale for your design:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 5.17 x 5.03mm, this stone reads as a compact accent or side stone rather than a solitaire center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin disclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin is the store's own assessment and is not addressed by the AGCL report.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the Try Before You Buy option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/violet-sapphires-the-rare-beauty-of-royal-purple-elegance\"\u003eViolet Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eUnheated Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eGIA Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/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-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-cut-affects-sapphire\"\u003eHow Cut Affects a Sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43035172896835,"sku":"CG8398","price":183.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_8d6cfd39-e09c-43a2-8de6-bd93a7aa0517.jpg?v=1778308083"},{"product_id":"0-79-ctw-tapered-baguette-purple-sapphire-matched-pair","title":"0.79 ctw Matched Pair Natural Unheated Violet Sapphire – Tapered Baguette, Step Cut | AGCL Report M264399","description":"\u003cp\u003eA matched pair of two natural \u003cstrong\u003eunheated violet sapphires\u003c\/strong\u003e, 0.79 cts total, cut as tapered baguettes (step cut) — the standard side-stone format for a three-stone ring, the wider end seating against the centre stone — on \u003cstrong\u003eAGCL Report M264399\u003c\/strong\u003e. The two stones are sold together as one pair; the report gives no separate weight for either.\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-hk\/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\"I offer this pair as the side stones for a center stone of about one carat. Tapered baguettes are what a three-stone ring asks for at that scale, and they can go to the bench as supplied. I bought these two in Sri Lanka myself.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the report to the pair:\u003c\/strong\u003e AGCL M264399 covers the two stones together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated covers heating only;\u003c\/strong\u003e ask any seller which treatments their document addresses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for side stones\u003c\/strong\u003e flanking a centre stone, or a facing earring pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee it first via \u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy\u003c\/strong\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 AGCL Report M264399; both stones packed together in a gem sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43098495451203,"sku":"CG8430","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_42487728-db4e-4165-96d5-fbd610b07613.jpg?v=1779187502"},{"product_id":"0-58ctw-tapered-baguette-purple-sapphire-matched-pair","title":"0.58 ctw Matched Pair Natural Unheated Violet Sapphire – Tapered Baguette, Step Cut | AGCL Report M264396","description":"\u003cp\u003eA matched pair of two natural \u003cstrong\u003eunheated violet sapphires\u003c\/strong\u003e, 0.58 cts total, cut as tapered baguettes (step cut) and offered together as the two side stones of a three-stone ring or a facing pair of earring accents, on \u003cstrong\u003eAGCL Report M264396\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 0.58 ct figure is both stones together; the report gives no separate weight for either.\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-hk\/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\"These two are sold as a pair — there is no single stone here, and the 0.58 cts (Total) on the report is the two of them together. I offer them as the side stones for a centre stone of about one carat. The report gives one average size for the two, not a size for each, so if your setting needs each stone measured on its own, ask me before you order.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the report to the pair:\u003c\/strong\u003e AGCL M264396 covers the two stones together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated covers heating only;\u003c\/strong\u003e ask any seller which treatments their document addresses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for side stones\u003c\/strong\u003e flanking a centre stone, or a facing earring pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee it first via \u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy\u003c\/strong\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 AGCL Report M264396; both stones packed together in a gem sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43121597481027,"sku":"CG8432","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_85e47a02-d534-469a-8ea1-e5d7dc314184.jpg?v=1779188269"},{"product_id":"0-78-ctw-tapered-baguette-purple-sapphire-matched-pair","title":"0.78 ctw Natural Unheated Violet Sapphire Pair – Tapered Baguette, Step Cut | AGCL Report M264398","description":"\u003cp\u003eA matched pair of two natural \u003cstrong\u003eunheated violet sapphires\u003c\/strong\u003e, 0.78 cts total, cut as tapered baguettes (step cut) and offered together as the two side stones of a three-stone ring or a facing pair of earring accents, on \u003cstrong\u003eAGCL Report M264398\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 0.78 ct figure is both stones together; the report gives no separate weight for either, and neither do we.\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-hk\/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\"These two are sold as a pair — there is no single stone here, and the weight on the report is the two of them together. The report gives one average size for the two, not a size for each, so if your setting needs each stone measured on its own, ask me before you order.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the report to the pair:\u003c\/strong\u003e AGCL M264398 covers the two stones together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated covers heating only;\u003c\/strong\u003e ask any seller which treatments their document addresses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for side stones\u003c\/strong\u003e flanking a centre stone, or a facing earring pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee it first via \u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy\u003c\/strong\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 AGCL Report M264398; both stones packed together in a gem sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43167810224195,"sku":"CG8436","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_85b625f4-0066-41a8-99b0-6abda654474d.jpg?v=1779417173"},{"product_id":"0-69-ctw-tapered-baguette-purple-sapphire","title":"0.69 ctw Matched Pair Natural Unheated Violet Sapphire – Tapered Baguette, Step Cut | AGCL Report M264397","description":"\u003cp\u003eA matched pair of two natural \u003cstrong\u003eunheated violet sapphires\u003c\/strong\u003e, 0.69 cts total, cut as tapered baguettes (step cut) and selected together as the two side stones of a three-stone ring or a facing pair of earring accents, on \u003cstrong\u003eAGCL Report M264397\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 0.69 ct figure is both stones together; the report gives no separate weight for either, and neither do we.\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-hk\/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\"I bought these two as a pair and they are sold as a pair — there is no single stone here, and the weight on the report is the two of them together. What I can tell you is that I put them side by side and measured them before listing them. What I will not tell you is how close the match is in numbers, because no report measures that and I am not going to invent a figure for it. Look at the photographs, and if your setting needs each stone measured on its own, ask me before you order.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the report to the pair:\u003c\/strong\u003e AGCL M264397 covers the two stones together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated covers heating only;\u003c\/strong\u003e ask any seller which treatments their document addresses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for side stones\u003c\/strong\u003e flanking a centre stone, or a facing earring pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee them first via \u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy\u003c\/strong\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 AGCL Report M264397; both stones packed together in a gem sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43167836995651,"sku":"CG8435","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_76e9d23e-127e-46ce-bc26-4d5e99c0b4d2.jpg?v=1779989771"},{"product_id":"7-99-ct-round-purple-star-sapphire-unheated","title":"7.99 ct Natural Purple Star Sapphire - Round, Double Cabochon | Unheated | GIA Report | Sri Lanka","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 7.99 ct \u003cstrong\u003epurple star sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e (Round, Double Cabochon) on \u003cstrong\u003eGIA Sapphire Origin Report #5232980224\u003c\/strong\u003e (1 July 2026). The report records Natural Corundum \/ Natural Star Sapphire, Colour Purple, Transparency Transparent to Translucent, Phenomenon \u003cstrong\u003eDisplaying Asterism\u003c\/strong\u003e, Additional Results \u003cstrong\u003eNo Indications of Heating\u003c\/strong\u003e, 7.99 ct and 10.87–11.06 × 6.63 mm. Geographic origin is given as \u003cstrong\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/strong\u003e — GIA’s expert opinion, as the report’s printed comment states.\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-hk\/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 7.99 carat double cabochon that carries a GIA origin opinion is what I was buying here. Almost everything on this page is the report's. The report's: species Natural Corundum, variety Natural Star Sapphire, shape Round, cutting style Double Cabochon, Displaying Asterism in the Phenomenon field, No Indications of Heating under Additional Results, and Sri Lanka in the Geographic Origin field as GIA's expert opinion, which is how GIA itself describes it on the paper. What is mine is the decision to stop where the report stops. GIA does not grade colored stones, so I do not describe the quality of the star, and I would rather you looked at the stone than read my adjectives.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRead the report:\u003c\/strong\u003e #5232980224 on GIA’s Report Check; we publish a scan and email the full-resolution file on request.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo star is graded:\u003c\/strong\u003e no lab issues a quality, colour or cut grade for a star — this page carries field values only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeing the asterism:\u003c\/strong\u003e hold the stone under a single concentrated light; the star is directional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Try-On service and extra images on request are there so you can look rather than take our word.\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-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/purple-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003ePurple Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/star-sapphire-complete-buyers-guide\"\u003eStar Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eUnheated Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eGIA Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/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-hk\/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\u003eWarm water, mild soap and a soft brush; store separately; we avoid ultrasonic and steam on a stone we did not set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips with GIA Sapphire Origin Report #5232980224, packed in a gem sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43174591529027,"sku":"CG8441","price":3990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/stone_CG8441_image-1.jpg?v=1779989740"},{"product_id":"1-08-ct-purple-sapphire-octagonal-step-cut-gia","title":"1.08 ct Natural Purple Sapphire, No Indications of Heating – Octagonal Step Cut | GIA Report | Sri Lanka","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.08 ct purple sapphire, \u003cstrong\u003eunheated\u003c\/strong\u003e, on \u003cstrong\u003eGIA Sapphire Origin Report 2241017793\u003c\/strong\u003e. The report gives the colour as \u003cstrong\u003ePurple\u003c\/strong\u003e, the shape as Octagonal with a Step Cut — the trade calls that an emerald cut — and origin \u003cstrong\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/strong\u003e (GIA’s expert opinion). Under Additional Results it reads \u003cstrong\u003eNo Indications of Heating\u003c\/strong\u003e, a finding about heating and nothing wider. GIA grades no tone or quality on a coloured stone, so the photographs are the stone.\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;\"\u003eThe Owner's Assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/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\"The first thing I looked at on this 1.08 carat stone was the cut: an octagonal outline finished throughout with step faceting, which is a way of cutting I have always liked. On the report the Color field reads Purple and the Additional Results field reads No Indications of Heating — both are printed on the paper, and I would rather you read them there than take my word for them. My own assessment is that you will find minor inclusions under 10×; GIA's colored-stone reports carry no clarity grade, so nobody's document is grading that. Ask me anything the report doesn't answer.\"\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 #2241017793 through GIA’s Report Check before buying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated covers heating only;\u003c\/strong\u003e ask any seller which treatments their document addresses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour is yours to judge\u003c\/strong\u003e — GIA issues no colour grade for a coloured stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee it first via \u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/purple-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003ePurple Sapphire — The Complete Buyer's Guide to Color and Origin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/emerald-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eEmerald Cut Sapphire — the Trade's Name for an Octagonal Outline with Step Faceting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eWhat a Sapphire Report Says About Heating, and What It Does Not\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/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-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003eHow to Commission a Custom Sapphire Ring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eThe Complete Sapphire 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 #2241017793, packed in a gem sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43232617824323,"sku":"CG8446","price":1320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8446001.jpg?v=1779989695"},{"product_id":"1-20-ct-oval-purple-sapphire-unheated","title":"1.20 ct Natural Unheated Purple Sapphire – Oval Cut | GIA Report | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.20 ct purple sapphire, \u003cstrong\u003eunheated\u003c\/strong\u003e, on \u003cstrong\u003eGIA Sapphire Origin Report #2241032044\u003c\/strong\u003e. The report records 1.20 ct, 6.55 × 5.57 × 4.25 mm, Colour Purple, Additional Results No Indications of Heating, an Oval shape and two cutting styles — Brilliant crown over Step pavilion (a mixed cut). It gives \u003cstrong\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/strong\u003e as the geographic origin, printed as GIA’s expert opinion. Clarity is our own: we assess it as \u003cstrong\u003eeye clean\u003c\/strong\u003e (GIA coloured-stone reports carry no clarity grade).\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-hk\/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\"What I like about this one is how little you have to take on trust. The weight, the measurements, the oval outline and both cutting styles are all on the report, and so is Sri Lanka — as GIA's opinion, which is what an origin line is. The color field reads Purple, one word. The purple itself is the purple; look at it yourself and decide. Read the document before you take my word for it — that is exactly what I look for.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the report to the stone\u003c\/strong\u003e (#2241032044, weight and measurements), and keep it — an insurer or later buyer will ask for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated covers heating only;\u003c\/strong\u003e ask any seller which treatments their document addresses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompare price per carat\u003c\/strong\u003e against other GIA-documented Sri Lankan sapphires, and take the millimetres (not the carat) to your jeweler for a mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJudge the purple with your own eye via \u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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-hk\/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\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/violet-sapphires-the-rare-beauty-of-royal-purple-elegance\"\u003eViolet Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e — the adjacent, cooler-leaning color family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/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-hk\/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=\"\/en-hk\/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-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/oval-sapphire-guide\"\u003eOval Sapphire — The Complete Guide to the Most Popular Sapphire Cut\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 #2241032044, packed in a gem sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43488649871427,"sku":"CG8459","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8459001.jpg?v=1783091230"},{"product_id":"1-45-ct-cushion-purple-sapphire-ceylon-heat-treated-gia","title":"1.45 ct Natural Pinkish Purple Sapphire, Heated – Cushion Mixed Cut | GIA Report | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.45 ct sapphire on \u003cstrong\u003eGIA Sapphire Origin Report 2241032072\u003c\/strong\u003e. The report gives the colour as \u003cstrong\u003ePinkish Purple\u003c\/strong\u003e (purple the dominant hue, pink the modifier), the shape as Cushion, a Modified Brilliant crown over a Modified Step pavilion — a mixed cut — and origin \u003cstrong\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/strong\u003e (GIA’s expert opinion). Under Additional Results it records \u003cstrong\u003eHeated\u003c\/strong\u003e. GIA grades no tone, intensity or quality on a coloured stone, so the photographs are the stone and we add no adjectives.\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;\"\u003eThe Owner's Assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/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\"The first thing I looked at on this 1.45 carat stone was the cut: a modified brilliant crown over a modified step pavilion, which is how I like a cushion put together. On the report the Color field reads Pinkish Purple and the Additional Results field reads Heated — both are printed on the paper, and I would rather you read them there than take my word for them. My own assessment is that you will find inclusions under 10×; GIA's colored-stone reports carry no clarity grade, so nobody's document is grading that. I would set it as a ring. Ask me anything the report doesn't answer.\"\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 #2241032072 through GIA’s Report Check before buying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat is disclosed:\u003c\/strong\u003e GIA records Heated plainly — the standard route for this colour, not a mark against the stone, and it doesn’t change corundum’s hardness or toughness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour is yours to judge:\u003c\/strong\u003e GIA issues no colour or quality grade; form your own impression from the photos or in hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee it first via \u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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-hk\/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-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/ceylon-sapphire-complete-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire: The Complete Guide to the Sri Lankan Origin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-sapphire-heat-treatment-works\"\u003eHow Sapphire Heat Treatment Works — The Process, and What a Laboratory Report Records\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/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-hk\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/cushion-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eCushion Cut Sapphire — The Complete Guide to the Shape and Its Faceting\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 #2241032072, packed in a gem sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43519784517699,"sku":"CG8469","price":2030.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8469001.jpg?v=1783754684"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/collections\/1112023001_cbaf7859-96de-4356-b4e6-40835bdde837-1776781993.jpg?v=1781260368","url":"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/en-hk\/collections\/loose-purple-sapphires-ceylon-stones.oembed","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}