{"title":"Ceylon Blue Sapphire - Natural Sri Lankan Stones","description":"\u003cp\u003eCeylon blue sapphire is the benchmark against which all other blue sapphires are measured. Mined in Sri Lanka — known historically as Ceylon — these stones are prized worldwide for their bright, transparent blue, their exceptional clarity, and a tradition of fine sapphire mining stretching back more than 2,000 years. The island's alluvial gem gravels produce blues with a luminous, almost backlit quality that sets them apart from darker, inkier material from other origins. To understand why origin matters and what you are actually paying for, read our \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/ceylon-sapphire-origin-guide\"\u003eCeylon sapphire origin guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Ceylon Blue Sapphire Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCeylon sapphires tend toward a vivid medium-blue with high transparency, rather than the over-dark tones common in commercial sapphire. The most coveted hue is cornflower — a velvety, slightly violet-leaning blue with strong saturation that holds its colour from daylight to candlelight. Because Sri Lankan rough is so often clean and brightly coloured, a high proportion of Ceylon blues can be sold completely \u003cstrong\u003eunheated\u003c\/strong\u003e — showing their natural colour with no thermal treatment at all. Unheated Ceylon stones are significantly rarer and carry greater collectible and investment value. To understand what heat treatment is and why unheated status matters, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/heated-vs-unheated\"\u003eheated vs unheated sapphire guide\u003c\/a\u003e. For unheated Ceylon blue sapphires specifically, browse our untreated blue sapphire collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse by Carat Weight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe have separated our Ceylon blue sapphires by size tier to make it easier to find the right stone for your budget and purpose. For engagement ring buyers and collectors working at the 1-carat threshold, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/ceylon-blue-sapphire-under-1-carat\"\u003eCeylon blue sapphire under 1 carat collection\u003c\/a\u003e for accessible entry-point stones. For centre stones with strong face-up presence, our \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/ceylon-blue-sapphire-over-1-carat\"\u003eCeylon blue sapphire over 1 carat collection\u003c\/a\u003e covers the 1–2ct range. For serious collector and investment acquisitions, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/ceylon-blue-sapphire-over-2-carats\"\u003eCeylon blue sapphire over 2 carats collection\u003c\/a\u003e — all GIA-documented pieces at this tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Ceylon Blue Sapphires\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery stone in this collection is sourced directly through our buying offices in Colombo, Beruwala, and Ratnapura and hand-selected for hue, saturation, and clarity. Most are unheated; our premium pieces ship with \u003cstrong\u003eGIA reports\u003c\/strong\u003e documenting weight, dimensions, treatment status, and origin. Each stone is photographed under standardised lighting so the colour you see online matches what you hold in your hand. Select stones are also available for our \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/try-before-you-buy-loose-gemstone\"\u003eTry-On programme\u003c\/a\u003e — the stone ships to you for in-hand evaluation before you pay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Choose a Ceylon Blue Sapphire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHue\u003c\/strong\u003e — cornflower and royal blue command the highest prices; pale and denim blues offer quiet elegance at more accessible levels. \u003cstrong\u003eSaturation\u003c\/strong\u003e matters more than darkness — a vivid medium-tone stone outperforms a dark, greyish one in all lighting conditions. \u003cstrong\u003eCut\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/oval-sapphire-engagement-ready-loose-stones\"\u003eoval\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/cushion-sapphires-vintage-style-loose-stones\"\u003ecushion cuts\u003c\/a\u003e dominate engagement ring demand, while \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/round-sapphires-calibrated-loose-stones\"\u003eround cuts\u003c\/a\u003e suit calibrated designer work. For non-standard format buyers, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/emerald-cut-sapphires-usa\"\u003eemerald cut\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/radiant-cut-sapphires-usa\"\u003eradiant cut\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/fancy-cut-sapphires-usa\"\u003efancy cut\u003c\/a\u003e Ceylon blues are available in the wider collection. \u003cstrong\u003eTreatment\u003c\/strong\u003e — always check disclosure. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/heated-vs-unheated\"\u003eheated vs unheated guide\u003c\/a\u003e for the full picture on how treatment affects value and price at each carat tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCeylon Blue Sapphire for Engagement Rings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCeylon blue sapphire is the most historically important engagement ring gemstone after diamond — and the most durable, scoring 9 on the Mohs hardness scale. For buyers considering a blue sapphire engagement ring, see our comprehensive \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/sapphire-engagement-ring-guide\"\u003esapphire engagement ring guide\u003c\/a\u003e covering size, cut, metal, and treatment decisions. For a curated selection of the most engagement-appropriate stones across all sapphire colours and cuts, browse our \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/fancy-sapphires-for-engagement-rings-non-traditional-colours-and-cuts\"\u003efancy sapphires for engagement rings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInvestment and Collector Considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnheated Ceylon blue sapphire with GIA documentation is one of the most historically stable investment categories in natural gemstones. For collectors building a portfolio, the key parameters are: unheated, vivid cornflower or royal blue, eye-clean clarity, GIA origin confirmation, and above 1.5ct. Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/collectors-and-investment-gemstones\"\u003einvestment gemstones collection\u003c\/a\u003e for GIA-documented pieces across all species. For Jyotish buyers seeking blue sapphire (Neelam) for Saturn, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/buying-sapphires-for-jyotish-vedic-astrology\"\u003eJyotish sapphire guide\u003c\/a\u003e for full prescribing specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the full sapphire range: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/blue-sapphire\"\u003eall blue sapphires\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/teal-sapphire-gemstones-unheated-blue-green-stones\"\u003eteal sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/natural-violet-sapphires-rare-unheated-loose-stones\"\u003eviolet sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/peach-sapphire\"\u003epeach sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/pink-sapphire-gemstones-unheated-ceylon-loose-stones\"\u003epink sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/yellow-sapphire-gemstones-unheated-ceylon-stones\"\u003eyellow sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/padparadscha-sapphire\"\u003epadparadscha\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/all-sapphire-gemstones\"\u003eall sapphires\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about a specific stone? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:crescentgems@gmail.com\"\u003ecrescentgems@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e — we respond personally within one business day. Free US shipping; 14-day returns on every order.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2-00-ct-radiant-ceylon-blue-sapphire-unheated-gia","title":"2.00 ct Natural Blue Sapphire, Ceylon (Sri Lanka) – Radiant Cut, Unheated | GIA Certified | Sapphire Report 5232922099","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 2.00-carat natural blue sapphire, 7.91 × 5.48 × 4.74 mm, cut as a radiant: a rectangular, cut-corner outline finished throughout with brilliant faceting. It comes with GIA Sapphire Report 5232922099, dated April 16, 2026, which records No Indications of Heating. The stone came to us through our own buying in Sri Lanka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/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 picked this stone for its shape. The cut corners and the brilliant faceting make a crisp rectangle that sits well in a modern ring. Before you buy, watch the video and look up the report number on GIA's own site. That is what I would do.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the GIA Report Records\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGIA Sapphire Report 5232922099 describes one loose stone. These are the values it prints:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Corundum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.00 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.91 x 5.48 x 4.74 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modified Brilliant Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransparency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Results:\u003c\/strong\u003e No Indications of Heating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeographic Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not Requested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComments:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGIA did not give an opinion on where the stone was mined, because that service was not requested for this report. You can check the report number on GIA's Report Check service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Cut\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe trade calls this combination a radiant cut, and we use that name too. It is not a GIA term: GIA's report records the shape as Octagonal and the cutting style as Modified Brilliant Cut. The outline is a rectangle with its corners cut off, and brilliant facets cover both the top and the bottom of the stone. Brilliant facets are arranged to send light back to the eye as sparkle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy our arithmetic, the stone is about 1.44 times as long as it is wide. It is 4.74 mm deep on a 5.48 mm width, so it is cut deep for its outline. It will face up smaller than a shallower 2.00-carat stone, and your setter will want room for it beneath the setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Sourcing Record\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe buy in Sri Lanka through our offices in Colombo, Beruwala and Ratnapura, and this sapphire came to us that way. Sri Lanka is the origin in our own sourcing record. That record is ours, not a laboratory finding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eClarity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn our own assessment, the stone shows minor inclusions under 10× magnification. GIA colored-stone reports carry no clarity grade, so this is our description, not GIA's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLook up report number 5232922099 on GIA's Report Check service and compare it with the GIA values listed above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch the video of this stone. If you would like more, ask us for additional photos or a video call.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive your jeweler the measurements, 7.91 × 5.48 × 4.74 mm, before choosing a setting. A radiant outline has cut corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Customers in the United States can see the stone in person before committing. Ask us how it works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/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-nz\/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-nz\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/blue-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eBlue Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003eCustom Sapphire Rings Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8332\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e2.00 carats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNatural Corundum \/ Natural Sapphire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eOctagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCutting Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eModified Brilliant Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e7.91 x 5.48 x 4.74 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAdditional Results\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNo Indications of Heating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eGeographic Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNot Requested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSourcing (our record)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eMinor inclusions under 10× — our own assessment; GIA colored-stone reports carry no clarity grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMohs Hardness \/ Toughness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 \/ Excellent — characteristics of the species, as printed on the report\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLaboratory Report\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eGIA Sapphire Report 5232922099, April 16, 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003eEvery row except Item #, Sourcing and Clarity reproduces a value printed on the GIA report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGIA publishes its own cleaning guidance for sapphire. We prefer lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft brush to ultrasonic or steam cleaning for a stone we have not set ourselves, because we cannot see how it will be held. That is our preference, not a warning from the report. Store it apart from other jewelry, and once it is set, take it off for heavy physical work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a single natural sapphire, not a laboratory-grown stone. The stone described on GIA Sapphire Report 5232922099 is the stone you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Sapphire Report 5232922099\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sapphire, packed in a gem sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42665943564355,"sku":"CG8332","price":6800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_9ad5109f-8fdb-44c7-abfe-2aeec56391c2.jpg?v=1779990307"},{"product_id":"1-28-ct-oval-ceylon-blue-sapphire-unheated","title":"1.28 ct Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire – Oval Cut | AGCL Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003e1.28 carat oval-cut blue sapphire, unheated, measuring 6.48 × 5.42 × 4.70 mm. A medium-intense blue with strong brilliance across the mixed brilliant faceting. Origin is presented as the store's own assessment of Sri Lanka (Ceylon), as the AGCL report does not address geographic origin. Accompanied by AGCL Report #M2511398, confirming weight, dimensions, color, and treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"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-nz\/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 stands out on this 1.28 carat oval is the pairing of true unheated color with a medium-intense Ceylon blue saturation — that combination gets harder to find as stone size increases, and this one holds it cleanly at just over a carat.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnheated blue sapphires that hold a strong, well-saturated Ceylon blue at this size make up a small slice of what actually reaches the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-intense \"Ceylon Blue\" is the saturation level most buyers picture when they think of fine blue sapphire — many stones on the market run either too dark and inky or too pale to hit this tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.28 carats, clean, well-proportioned ovals with strong, even saturation are noticeably less available than smaller melee-sized stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e The large majority of blue sapphires sold today are heat-treated to improve or standardize color and clarity; this stone is unheated, so its color and clarity are entirely natural.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone is accompanied by an AGCL report confirming weight, dimensions, color, and treatment. The report does not address geographic origin, so the Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin listed here reflects Crescent Gems' own assessment rather than a lab-confirmed origin determination — worth knowing if origin-specific documentation matters to you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e It's the combination of natural unheated color, strong Ceylon-blue saturation, and independent lab documentation together — not any one factor alone — that makes a stone like this difficult to replace once sold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck light performance across the shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval mixed-brilliant cuts like this one depend on the pavilion facets to return light evenly along the elongated outline — view the stone from a few angles to confirm consistent brilliance rather than dark \"bowtie\" zones at the ends of the oval.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm the fit before mounting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 6.48 × 5.42 × 4.70 mm, this stone will suit most standard oval prong or halo settings, but share the exact dimensions with your jeweler or with Crescent Gems before committing to a mount, especially for bezel styles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify treatment claims independently.\u003c\/strong\u003e When comparison-shopping, ask any seller to show a current lab report that explicitly states \"no heat\" or \"unheated\" rather than relying on a listing description alone — this stone's AGCL report does exactly that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh the rarity premium.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because unheated stones with this level of saturation are less common at this carat weight (see Rarity Analysis above), expect unheated examples to carry a premium over comparable heated stones when comparing prices.\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\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/blue-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eBlue Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/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-nz\/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-nz\/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-nz\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-vs-tanzanite\"\u003eBlue Sapphire vs. Tanzanite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8330\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e1.28 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNatural Blue Sapphire (Corundum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eOval, Mixed Brilliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e6.48 × 5.42 × 4.70 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eBlue (Ceylon Blue)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eUnheated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon) — store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL report\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eEye-clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eAGCL Report #M2511398\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: CG8330\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.28 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style: Mixed Brilliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 6.48 × 5.42 × 4.70 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) (store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Unheated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Blue (Ceylon Blue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: AGCL Report #M2511398\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately to avoid surface contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove before heavy physical activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a single natural gemstone, not a manufactured or lab-created replica — no two sapphires form with identical color, inclusions, and internal character. Once this stone sells, it's gone; there is no duplicate. What you see documented on the AGCL report is the exact, individual stone you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included with this Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAGCL Report #M2511398\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemstone packed in a gem sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42665943957571,"sku":"CG8330","price":1584.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_d6dc8bbc-bd53-4c92-88b4-1cc10e67b85f.jpg?v=1779990330"},{"product_id":"5-39-ct-round-ceylon-blue-sapphire-unheated-gia","title":"5.39 ct Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire – Round | GIA Sapphire Origin Report 5231646038 | Sri Lanka","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 5.39 carat blue sapphire, round, documented on GIA Sapphire Origin Report 5231646038, dated 31 July 2025. The report prints the shape as Round, the crown as Modified Brilliant Cut and the pavilion as Step Cut, the color as Blue, the transparency as Transparent, the species as Natural Corundum and the variety as Natural Sapphire. Under its TREATMENT heading it prints No Indications of Heating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eThe Owner's View\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/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 buy on the paper first. This stone came in with a GIA Sapphire Origin Report, and the two fields I read before anything else are the geographic origin opinion and the TREATMENT line. Both are printed on it. Read them yourself at reportcheck.gia.edu before you read anything I write.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the Report Prints\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGIA's report places the geographic origin of this stone in Sri Lanka. GIA prints its own caveat beside that field: \"Any statement on geographic origin is an expert opinion based on a collection of observations and analytical data.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e The report prints one color word, Blue, and no color grade. GIA issues no color grade for colored stones, so nothing on this page grades the color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under its TREATMENT heading the report prints No Indications of Heating. That is a finding about heating, and about indications of it. We therefore use the narrow word unheated, and not a whole-stone term.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight and measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e One loose stone of 5.39 carats, measuring 10.19 - 10.43 x 6.68 mm. The first two figures are the minimum and maximum diameter of a round stone, not a length and a width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting style:\u003c\/strong\u003e The report prints two cutting-style fields, one for each half of the stone: Modified Brilliant Cut on the crown, Step Cut on the pavilion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInscription:\u003c\/strong\u003e GIA's report records an inscription on the stone reading GIA 5231646038, the same number the report carries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe document:\u003c\/strong\u003e GIA Sapphire Origin Report 5231646038, dated 31 July 2025. GIA prints on the report that it is not a guarantee or valuation, and we make no claim beyond what the paper carries. You can read it at reportcheck.gia.edu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRead the report yourself.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not take a heating finding on a seller's word. GIA publishes this report at reportcheck.gia.edu, and the report number is printed above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsk us for more images.\u003c\/strong\u003e No single photograph settles how a stone looks to you. Ask us for more images, and look at them before you decide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan the mounting around the measured dimensions.\u003c\/strong\u003e The report prints 10.19 - 10.43 x 6.68 mm. Ask your setter to build the mount around that girdle outline rather than around a single nominal diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompare like with like.\u003c\/strong\u003e If the heating finding and the lab document matter to you, ask any comparison stone's seller for the same document, not for a similar appearance.\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\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/blue-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eBlue Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/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-nz\/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-nz\/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-nz\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/ceylon-sapphire-complete-guide\"\u003eSapphire Origin Guide: Sri Lanka\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/is-a-round-sapphire-good-for-an-engagement-ring-cut-color-and-what-to-know-before-you-buy\"\u003eIs a Round Sapphire Good for an Engagement Ring?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8262\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e5.39 carats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNatural Corundum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNatural Sapphire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCutting Style: Crown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eModified Brilliant Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCutting Style: Pavilion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eStep Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e10.19 - 10.43 x 6.68 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLustre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eVitreous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNo Indications of Heating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eGeographic Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eInscription(s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eGIA 5231646038\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eEye-clean on our own assessment — no visible inclusions under normal viewing; GIA colored-stone reports carry no clarity grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 (Mohs), a characteristic of corundum the species published by GIA; this report prints no hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLaboratory Report\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eGIA Sapphire Origin Report 5231646038, dated 31 July 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Characteristics and the Birthstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGIA publishes that corundum — the species ruby and sapphire belong to — is 9 on the Mohs scale. That is a characteristic of the species and not a finding on this report, which prints no hardness. Mohs measures scratch resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSapphire is the September birthstone, in every color; GIA states that it \"comes in a rainbow of other colors.\" Our report prints no birthstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Facts from the Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe report prints No Indications of Heating under its TREATMENT heading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeographic origin on the report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGIA's report places the geographic origin in Sri Lanka, carrying GIA's printed expert-opinion caveat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5.39 carats, one loose stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe report describes the item as one loose stone and the weight as 5.39 carats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo cutting-style fields\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModified Brilliant Cut on the crown, Step Cut on the pavilion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA Sapphire Origin Report 5231646038\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDated 31 July 2025, and readable at reportcheck.gia.edu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 5.39 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies: Natural Corundum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Natural Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style, Crown: Modified Brilliant Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style, Pavilion: Step Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 10.19 - 10.43 x 6.68 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLustre: Vitreous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: No Indications of Heating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeographic Origin: Sri Lanka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaboratory Report: GIA Sapphire Origin Report 5231646038\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGIA publishes its own cleaning guidance for sapphire and attaches its own conditions to it. We prefer not to use ultrasonic or steam cleaning on a stone we did not set, because we cannot see how the stone is held — that is our preference, not a warning from the report. Warm water, mild soap and a soft brush are what we use. Store the stone separately from other jewelry, and take it off before swimming, exercising or handling household chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWays This Stone Can Be Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement pendant center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom jewelry commission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of Sri Lankan sapphire with GIA documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42665947136067,"sku":"CG8262","price":34496.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/image-2.jpg?v=1785416885"},{"product_id":"1-14-ct-cushion-pale-blue-ceylon-blue-sapphire-unheated","title":"1.14 ct Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire – Cushion Cut | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.14 carat blue sapphire in a mixed-cut rectangular cushion, from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), completely unheated, with an AGCL Gemstone Report (#M263769) confirming species, weight, dimensions, and unheated status. At 1.14 carats in a cushion, this Ceylon blue sits in the most consistently demanded center stone configuration in the sapphire engagement market — cushion-cut Ceylon blue above 1 carat in unheated quality. The cushion cut concentrates the blue saturation across the face, and unheated status preserves the natural color that made Ceylon the benchmark origin for fine blue sapphire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/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 is a lighter, softer expression of Ceylon blue rather than the deep royal tone most buyers picture first — and that's exactly its appeal. The cushion cut opens the face and lets the color read bright and even rather than dark, which is what unheated light-blue Ceylon stones do best. At 1.14 carats with no heat treatment, it's an honest, well-proportioned stone that wears beautifully in daylight.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the blue sapphire market skews toward heated stones and toward medium-to-deep color saturation. This 1.14 ct stone sits outside both of those defaults — a light-toned, unheated Ceylon sapphire with independent lab documentation. Here is how the specification breaks down:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e light blue is a distinct segment from intense\/vivid blue — softer and more pastel in character, appealing to buyers who want a brighter, daytime-friendly blue rather than a dark, saturated tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e at 1.14 ct, a solid center-stone weight that comfortably clears the 1-carat threshold buyers commonly look for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e unheated — no thermal enhancement, which is the minority of blue sapphires on the market and the specification serious collectors prioritize\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eye-clean, with no visible inclusions under normal viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e AGCL Report #M263769 confirms species, weight, dimensions, and unheated status; origin (Sri Lanka\/Ceylon) is stated directly by Crescent Gems rather than listed among the items the report itself confirms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e an unheated, lab-documented, above-1-carat Ceylon sapphire in a lighter color tone is a narrower slice of an already limited unheated-sapphire supply — genuinely uncommon rather than simply \"rare\" as a marketing label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few things are worth weighing before buying this particular stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor expectations:\u003c\/strong\u003e confirm that a light blue tone — rather than a deep or vivid blue — is what you want; this stone will read bright and airy, not dark and saturated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting choice:\u003c\/strong\u003e a lighter-toned stone can be set to either soften or intensify its color depending on the metal and halo\/side-stone choices, so it's worth thinking through the setting before committing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation on hand:\u003c\/strong\u003e the AGCL Report #M263769 travels with the stone and is worth keeping with your records and any future insurance appraisal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom setting timeline:\u003c\/strong\u003e if this stone is destined for a ring, build in time for a custom setting to be designed and made around it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Try-On is available on this stone before you commit, and free US shipping is included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/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-nz\/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-nz\/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-nz\/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-nz\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/blue-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eBlue Sapphire — The Complete Buyer's Guide to Color, Origin, and Value\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8426\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e1.14 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNatural Blue Sapphire (Corundum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRectangular Cushion, Mixed Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e6.10 x 4.76 x 4.26 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eLight Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eUnheated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon) — stated directly by Crescent Gems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSlightly Included (our own assessment, not a lab grade)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eAGCL Report #M263769\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 1.14 ct Unheated Cushion Ceylon Blue Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCeylon unheated blue sapphire above 1 carat in a cushion cut is the most consistently traded configuration in the fine blue sapphire category. The AGCL report (#M263769) confirms the weight, dimensions, and unheated status. The cushion cut's warm, rounded format deepens the saturation, the Ceylon origin provides the bright, vivid character most associated with fine blue sapphire, and unheated status provides the natural color quality that collector buyers specifically seek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated Ceylon Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo thermal treatment. Natural blue from Sri Lanka exactly as formed — the premium specification, confirmed by AGCL report #M263769.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCushion Cut Color Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rounded corner geometry deepens saturation — the classic engagement format for Ceylon blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbove-1-Carat Center Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.14 carats — the threshold for a confident center stone in ring and pendant applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMost Demanded Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCeylon cushion blue above 1 carat unheated is the most consistently sought specification in the market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable for Daily Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.14 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 6.10 x 4.76 x 4.26 mm (per AGCL report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Rectangular Cushion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Mixed Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Unheated — No Indication of Heating (per AGCL report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Light Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Slightly Included (our own assessment, not a lab grade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: AGCL (Arctic Gem Certification \u0026amp; Laboratory), Report #M263769\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a natural, untreated gemstone — no two blue sapphires are exactly alike, and once this stone is sold it cannot be reordered or reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare of Cushion Blue Sapphire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove before heavy physical activity, sports, or manual work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately from other jewelry to prevent scratching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.14 ct unheated cushion Ceylon blue sapphire has been hand-selected for the vividness and evenness of its blue — the quality that makes this configuration the most reliable center stone choice in the fine sapphire market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Customers Love This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated Ceylon:\u003c\/strong\u003e The premium specification — natural color from the benchmark origin, confirmed by AGCL report #M263769.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCushion Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cut that concentrates blue saturation most effectively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Center Stone Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Above 1 carat — fits standard engagement settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceylon origin confirmed, treatment disclosed honestly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 1.14 ct unheated cushion Ceylon blue sapphire means choosing the most consistently valued configuration in the fine blue sapphire category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.14 ct Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendant solitaire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of unheated Ceylon blue sapphires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestment in the most liquid sapphire tier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeptember birthstone gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFree US shipping; Try-On available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eItem #: CG8426 | AGCL Report #: M263769\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43046415007811,"sku":"CG8426","price":456.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_53ac78ce-e64b-41d6-9c1b-ddc9e673c1d3.jpg?v=1778308097"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/collections\/stone_CG0099_image-1_00928400-d245-4a44-99f8-5b35ef0a5b6d-1779265798.jpg?v=1782288538","url":"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/en-nz\/collections\/ceylon-blue-sapphire-natural-unheated-sri-lankan-stones.oembed","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}