{"title":"Radiant Cut Sapphires - Modern Brilliant Loose Stones","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe radiant cut is the modern hybrid that bridges \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/emerald-cut-sapphires-usa\"\u003eemerald\u003c\/a\u003e and brilliant cutting - a rectangular or square outline with cropped corners, faceted in a brilliant pattern. The result combines the architectural silhouette of step-cut shapes with the lively sparkle of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/round-sapphires-calibrated-loose-stones\"\u003eround\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/oval-sapphire-engagement-ready-loose-stones\"\u003eoval\u003c\/a\u003e cuts, making radiant-cut sapphires appealing to buyers who want both presence and fire. For a full comparison of cuts and which suits which stone, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/the-best-sapphire-cut-for-an-engagement-ring-explained\"\u003ebest sapphire cut guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Radiant Cut Sapphires from Crescent Gems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery radiant is hand-cut in our Sri Lanka workshop with attention to the relationship between the outline and the brilliant facet pattern. The majority are \u003cstrong\u003eunheated\u003c\/strong\u003e - see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/heated-vs-unheated\"\u003eheated vs unheated guide\u003c\/a\u003e. Premium pieces ship with \u003cstrong\u003eGIA reports\u003c\/strong\u003e. Select pieces are eligible for our \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/try-before-you-buy-loose-gemstone\"\u003eTry-On programme\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Choose a Radiant Cut Sapphire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSquare vs rectangular.\u003c\/strong\u003e Square radiants (1.00-1.10 ratio) suit east-west settings and geometric rings. Rectangular radiants (1.20-1.50) elongate more and suit classic solitaires. \u003cstrong\u003eColour by radiant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The brilliant faceting of a radiant is particularly effective for \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/blue-sapphire\"\u003eblue\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/ceylon-blue-sapphire-over-1-carat\"\u003eCeylon blue over 1ct\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/orange-sapphire-gemstones-bold-unheated-loose-stones\"\u003eorange\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/yellow-sapphire-gemstones-unheated-ceylon-stones\"\u003eyellow\u003c\/a\u003e sapphires where maximising colour return matters. \u003cstrong\u003eFor engagement rings.\u003c\/strong\u003e See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/sapphire-engagement-ring-guide\"\u003esapphire engagement ring guide\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-size-sapphire-is-best-for-an-engagement-ring-carat-weight-millimetres-and-how-to-choose\"\u003esapphire size guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRadiant vs Other Rectangular Cuts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/emerald-cut-sapphires-usa\"\u003eemerald cut\u003c\/a\u003e: radiant produces significantly more sparkle; emerald cut produces architectural refinement and requires better clarity. Compared to \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/rectangular-sapphires-elongated-cushion-emerald-radiant\"\u003eelongated cushion\u003c\/a\u003e: radiant has sharper corners and a more defined rectangular outline. For the full rectangular format comparison, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/rectangular-sapphires-elongated-cushion-emerald-radiant\"\u003erectangular sapphire collection\u003c\/a\u003e. For matched radiant pairs, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/matched-gemstone-pairs\"\u003ematched sapphire pairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmail \u003ca href=\"mailto:crescentgems@gmail.com\"\u003ecrescentgems@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e. 14-day return. Free US shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRelated: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/emerald-cut-sapphires-usa\"\u003eEmerald cut\u003c\/a\u003e - \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/rectangular-sapphires-elongated-cushion-emerald-radiant\"\u003eRectangular sapphires\u003c\/a\u003e - \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/oval-sapphire-engagement-ready-loose-stones\"\u003eOval sapphires\u003c\/a\u003e - \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/fancy-cut-sapphires-usa\"\u003eFancy cut\u003c\/a\u003e - \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/untreated-sapphires\"\u003eAll unheated\u003c\/a\u003e - \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/all-sapphire-gemstones\"\u003eAll sapphires\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\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":"1-00-ct-radiant-cut-yellow-sapphire-gemstone","title":"1.00 ct Natural Heated Yellow Sapphire – Radiant Cut | AGCL Certified","description":"\u003cp\u003e1.00 carat radiant-cut yellow sapphire, heat-treated, measuring 7.22 × 4.18 × 3.35 mm. The radiant cut combines a rectangular outline with brilliant faceting that maximizes the golden-yellow color, and the cropped corners protect against chipping in ring wear. Accompanied by AGCL Report #M256720 (Arctic Gem Certification \u0026amp; Laboratory), 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\"This is a clean, bright lemon yellow with the kind of even saturation that photographs and wears well in daily settings. Heating is the standard, fully disclosed treatment used to bring out this color in sapphire, and the AGCL report backs up the weight, dimensions, and color you're seeing here. At 1.00 carat in a radiant cut, it's a practical, well-proportioned stone for a ring or pendant center.\"\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\u003eWhere this stone sits in the broader yellow sapphire market comes down to a few factors working together: color, size, treatment, and documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright lemon yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e at 1.00 ct this is a solid center-stone weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e heated — standard, disclosed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Slightly Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e AGCL Report #M256720 confirms weight, dimensions, color, and treatment; the report does not address origin, so the Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin stated here is the seller's representation rather than a lab-confirmed origin call\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e a well-saturated, eye-clean heated yellow sapphire at a practical carat weight, backed by lab documentation of its core characteristics\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 practical points to weigh before purchasing this stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment and value:\u003c\/strong\u003e heating is standard practice for yellow sapphire and is disclosed on the AGCL report, so you're paying for the color and clarity you see, not a rare undisclosed treatment premium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin claim:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin is stated by the seller; the AGCL report itself confirms weight, dimensions, color, and treatment but does not make an origin determination, so weigh that distinction if origin matters to your purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e the radiant cut's cropped corners are relatively chip-resistant, but a protective setting (prong or bezel over the corners) is still recommended for ring use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e at 7.22 × 4.18 × 3.35 mm this stone has a narrow, elongated face-up profile — worth checking against your setting or finger size before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e use Crescent Gems' try-on option to see the stone in hand under your own lighting before committing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\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 Sapphire Ring\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\/yellow-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eYellow Sapphire — The Complete Buyer's Guide to Colour, Origin, and Value\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/radiant-cut-yellow-sapphires-the-complete-guide-to-color-cut-quality-and-buying-right\"\u003eRadiant Cut Yellow Sapphires: The Complete Guide to Color, Cut Quality, and Buying Right\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;\"\u003eCG8272\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;\"\u003e1.00 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 Yellow 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;\"\u003eRadiant 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;\"\u003e7.22 × 4.18 × 3.35 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;\"\u003eLemon Yellow, Intense\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;\"\u003eHeated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon) — seller-stated; the AGCL report addresses weight, dimensions, color, and treatment, not origin\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;\"\u003eVery Slightly Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\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 #M256720\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: CG8272\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.00 carat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Radiant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style: Radiant Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.22 × 4.18 × 3.35 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Yellow (Lemon Yellow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Very Slightly Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: AGCL Report #M256720\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 lab report is the exact, individual stone you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s included with this Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAGCL Report #M256720\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":42665946611779,"sku":"CG8272","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/stone_CG8272_image-1.jpg?v=1778349131"},{"product_id":"1-06-ct-radiant-white-sapphire-colorless","title":"1.06 ct Natural Unheated White Sapphire – Radiant Cut","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.06 carat white sapphire in a radiant cut, colorless and untreated. White (colorless) sapphire is corundum without the trace elements that produce color — the same mineral as blue or yellow sapphire, but entirely without chromophores. At Mohs 9, it is substantially harder than any other colorless gemstone alternative to diamond. The radiant cut combines the architectural outline of a rectangular shape with brilliant faceting, producing strong light return in the colorless material.\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 1.06 ct radiant-cut white sapphire is untreated, eye-clean, and cut with a rectangular, brilliant-faceted outline that gives colorless corundum a modern silhouette with strong light return.\"\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\u003eColorless (white) sapphire is a minority outcome of overall corundum production, since most rough carries at least trace color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully colorless, chromophore-free corundum is uncommon relative to the colored sapphire that dominates the market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.06 ct, this stone sits just above the 1-carat threshold most buyers treat as the minimum for a visible engagement-ring center stone; most white sapphire on the market is smaller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone is untreated, while diffusion treatment and coating are common shortcuts used elsewhere in the white sapphire market to improve colorlessness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graded Eye Clean, with no inclusions visible under normal viewing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graded by AGCL - Gem Lab; no report number is recorded in this stone's product data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e An untreated, eye-clean, above-1-carat radiant-cut white sapphire narrows an already small category three ways at once — most comparable stones on the market fall short on treatment status, size, or cut quality.\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 practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eView under both daylight and warm indoor light —\u003c\/strong\u003e the radiant cut's brilliant faceting returns light differently than a step or round brilliant cut, so check sparkle under the lighting you'll wear it in most.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt 6.75 x 5.08mm,\u003c\/strong\u003e this rectangular radiant outline needs a four-prong setting sized for its dimensions rather than a round-stone mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen comparison-shopping,\u003c\/strong\u003e confirm treatment status in writing — coated or diffusion-treated white sapphire is common in the market, and this stone carries neither.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh the scarcity noted above,\u003c\/strong\u003e since an untreated, eye-clean white sapphire above 1 carat is harder to source than the broader white sapphire category.\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/white-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eWhite Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/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 for an Engagement Ring?\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\/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;\"\u003eCG8229\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;\"\u003e1.06 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;\"\u003eCorundum \/ White 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 \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRadiant 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;\"\u003e6.75 x 5.08 x 3.50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eColorless\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;\"\u003eUntreated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eEye Clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eAGCL - Gem Lab — report number not listed in product data\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 1.06 ct Radiant White Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhite sapphire's case for engagement ring use is straightforward: it is the hardest colorless gemstone available other than diamond, it is untreated (no coating, no filling, no enhancement), and it requires no special care protocols. The radiant cut at just over 1 carat produces a stone with good face-up surface area and a modern silhouette that suits contemporary settings. Untreated colorless sapphire is more common than untreated colored sapphire, but this stone's clarity and colorlessness are still hand-selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural White Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUntreated Colorless Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo coating, no filling, no heat treatment — natural colorless corundum as found.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMohs 9 Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe hardest colorless gemstone alternative to diamond — appropriate for daily ring wear without special care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadiant Cut Modern Silhouette\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRectangular outline with brilliant faceting — strong light return and a contemporary aesthetic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbove-1-Carat Center Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSufficient size for a visible, impactful center stone in engagement and pendant settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Diamond Alternative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColorless, hard, and durable — without the diamond price point.\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: 1.06 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural White Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Radiant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Colorless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.06 ct radiant white sapphire has been hand-selected for colorlessness and clarity — the two qualities that determine performance in colorless center stone applications.\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\u003eHardest Colorless Alternative:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mohs 9 — no other colorless gem (except diamond) matches this durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Treatments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Completely natural colorless corundum — no coating or filling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadiant Cut Versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern rectangular silhouette suits contemporary and minimalist settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Untreated status disclosed honestly, stone selected for colorlessness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 1.06 ct radiant white sapphire means choosing the most durable colorless diamond alternative — hardness that matches the demands of daily ring wear without the diamond price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.06 ct White Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring center stone — diamond alternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendant solitaire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEast-west bezel ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimalist or contemporary jewelry design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of untreated colorless corundum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42665947725891,"sku":"CG8229","price":636.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_87ea72e9-f32e-4738-aa4f-f948b365a90e.jpg?v=1778307988"},{"product_id":"1-73-ct-radiant-white-sapphire-colorless","title":"1.73 ct Natural Unheated White Sapphire – Radiant Cut","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.73 carat white sapphire in a radiant cut, colorless and untreated. White sapphire is natural corundum that formed without the trace elements that produce color — the same mineral species as blue, yellow, or pink sapphire but entirely without chromophores. The radiant cut at 1.73 carats produces a stone with strong face-up presence and a modern rectangular silhouette — a format that delivers both architectural clarity and brilliant light return in colorless material.\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\"Untreated colorless sapphire above 1.5 carats is genuinely scarce — most white sapphire on the market has been heat treated to remove residual color, so a natural, untreated 1.73 ct stone with eye-clean clarity is not something you'll find in every parcel.\"\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\u003eColorless corundum forms without the trace elements that create sapphire's typical colors, and untreated colorless material is a small fraction of overall white sapphire supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully colorless corundum is inherently uncommon — most rough with color potential is directed toward colored-sapphire production, and much commercial white sapphire has been heat treated to lighten residual tint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Untreated white sapphire above 1.5 carats with good transparency is less commonly available than smaller sizes, where near-colorless rough is easier to source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone is untreated — no heat, coating, or fracture filling — which sets it apart from the majority of white sapphire on the market that has undergone heat treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graded eye-clean, with no inclusions visible under normal viewing — important for a stone whose whole appeal rests on transparency and light return.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e AGCL Gem Lab certification confirms the untreated status and natural origin — an important verification point for a stone marketed specifically on being untreated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e The combination of full colorlessness, untreated status, eye-clean clarity, and above-1.5-carat weight is uncommon enough that this stone is not easily replaced with an equivalent.\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 practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eView it under bright, direct light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Radiant cuts perform best under strong lighting, so assess brilliance in conditions similar to where you'll wear it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsider the setting for an elongated silhouette.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 8.42 x 5.27 mm, this radiant suits an east-west or classic four-prong solitaire setting; confirm your setting accommodates the rectangular outline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm treatment status directly when comparison shopping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Untreated stones are the minority of white sapphire on the market, and the term \"natural\" alone does not guarantee untreated — ask for documentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh availability at this size and treatment status.\u003c\/strong\u003e Untreated colorless sapphire at this size and clarity is a narrower slice of the market than heat-treated white sapphire, which affects both price and availability, as described above.\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/white-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eWhite 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\/sapphire-vs-moissanite-vs-lab-diamond\"\u003eSapphire vs. Moissanite vs. Lab Diamond\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;\"\u003eCG7994\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e1.73 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCorundum \/ White (Colorless) Sapphire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRadiant, Radiant 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; width: 42%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e8.42 x 5.27 x 3.95 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eColorless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eUntreated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\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; width: 42%;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 (Mohs)\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 - Gem Lab Report #report number not listed in product data\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 1.73 ct Radiant White Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1.73 carats in a radiant cut, this white sapphire has the size and the format for confident engagement ring and pendant center stone use. The radiant cut produces more light return than step cuts and more architectural presence than round brilliants — the middle ground between sparkle and structure that suits contemporary jewelry design. Untreated status means the colorlessness is entirely natural, with no heat treatment applied at any stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural White Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUntreated Natural Colorlessness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo heat treatment, no coating, no filling — natural colorless corundum exactly as found.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMohs 9 Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe hardest colorless gemstone other than diamond — appropriate for daily ring wear without special care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadiant Cut Versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArchitectural rectangular outline with brilliant faceting — more structured than round, more sparkle than step cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong 1.7-Carat Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbove 1.5 carats — visible and impactful in any engagement or pendant setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Diamond Alternative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColorless, hard, durable — at a fraction of the diamond price.\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: 1.73 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural White Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Radiant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Colorless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.73 ct radiant white sapphire has been hand-selected for colorlessness and eye-clean clarity — the qualities that allow it to perform as an effective diamond alternative in any setting.\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\u003eHardest Colorless Alternative:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mohs 9 — only diamond exceeds it in hardness for daily wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUntreated Colorlessness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural — no coating or enhancement of any kind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadiant Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e More architectural presence than round, more brilliance than step cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Untreated status disclosed honestly, stone selected for colorlessness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 1.73 ct radiant white sapphire means choosing the most durable colorless diamond alternative in the format that balances sparkle and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.73 ct White Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring center stone — diamond alternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendant solitaire in white gold or platinum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary or minimalist ring design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEast-west bezel setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeptember birthstone gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42665948053571,"sku":"CG7994","price":1211.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_b031465a-385b-4683-a01a-c92270d4946a.jpg?v=1778308011"},{"product_id":"1-66-ct-radiant-cut-yellow-sapphire-unheated-loose-gemstone","title":"1.66 ct Natural Unheated Yellow Sapphire – Radiant Cut | AGCL Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.66 carat yellow sapphire in a radiant cut, completely unheated and documented on AGCL Report #M2513593. The radiant cut combines the rectangular outline of a step cut with brilliant faceting — producing more light return than an emerald cut while maintaining the modern, architectural silhouette. In an unheated yellow sapphire at 1.66 carats, this format delivers the golden color with maximum sparkle across the face, creating a vivid and lively presentation.\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\"Unheated yellow sapphire with this much golden saturation is already uncommon. Cutting it as a radiant, rather than the standard emerald cut most rectangular sapphires receive, adds real sparkle — the brilliant faceting layered onto that step-cut outline returns far more light to the eye than a pure step cut can.\"\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 yellow sapphire with vivid, loupe-clean color in this size range represents a narrow slice of what's actually offered on the market, and the radiant cut narrows the field further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a vivid, medium-light-toned yellow with genuine saturation — most unheated yellow sapphire on the market leans pale, since heat treatment is the standard route to reaching this level of golden color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.66 carats, this stone sits above the sub-1-carat range where most affordable unheated yellow sapphire is concentrated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e The majority of yellow sapphire sold commercially is heat-treated to intensify or clarify color; a stone with no thermal history is a genuine minority within the category.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Radiant is a far less common cut choice for sapphire than oval, cushion, or round — most cutting decisions favor those shapes for yield and color retention, so a radiant-cut sapphire turns up less often in general inventory, and even less often in yellow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e AGCL Report #M2513593 independently documents this stone's weight, dimensions, color, and lack of heating — a level of third-party verification that isn't attached to every stone on the market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid unheated color, above-average size, an uncommon cut choice, and independent lab documentation rarely line up on a single stone — together they place this sapphire in a smaller, harder-to-replace category than any one factor alone.\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\u003eJudge the light performance in motion:\u003c\/strong\u003e A radiant cut layers brilliant crown faceting onto a step-cut pavilion, so its sparkle pattern reads differently from a pure step cut like an emerald cut — ask for video in a couple of lighting setups to see how it performs before you commit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm the setting protects the corners:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cut corners of this octagonal radiant reduce chipping risk compared to a sharp-cornered rectangle, but check that your chosen setting's prong placement still guards them, especially given the stone's 6.80 × 5.40 × 4.56 mm profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify the unheated claim independently:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ask to see AGCL Report #M2513593 directly rather than relying on the listing description alone — the report documents the treatment status in writing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh availability against the cut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because radiant-cut sapphire is less common than oval or cushion material, expect fewer directly comparable stones to shop against if you wait — that scarcity is worth factoring into your timeline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Request additional photos or a live video call to see the stone's faceting and golden color in hand before finalizing your 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\/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\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-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/yellow-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eYellow Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/radiant-cut-yellow-sapphires-the-complete-guide-to-color-cut-quality-and-buying-right\"\u003eRadiant Cut Yellow Sapphires — The Complete Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/emerald-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eEmerald Cut Sapphire — The Complete 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;\"\u003eCG8351\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e1.66 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies\/Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNatural Yellow 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;\"\u003eRadiant Cut (Octagonal)\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;\"\u003e6.80 × 5.40 × 4.56 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;\"\u003eYellow\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;\"\u003eLoupe Clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eAGCL Report #M2513593\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: CG8351\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.66 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 6.80 x 5.40 x 4.56 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Octagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Radiant Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Unheated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Loupe Clean — eye-clean, no visible inclusions under normal viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: AGCL Report #M2513593\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a single natural gemstone, not a lab-created or manufactured stone — no two are exactly alike. Once sold, this particular 1.66 ct yellow sapphire will not be available again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClean with warm soapy water and a soft brush. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners and harsh chemicals, and store separately from harder or abrasive materials to prevent scratching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.66 ct unheated radiant yellow sapphire has been hand-selected for the brightness of its yellow and the quality of its radiant faceting — the combination that makes this an unusual and compelling yellow sapphire. Documented on AGCL Report #M2513593, it carries no thermal history — the golden color is entirely natural, exactly as formed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring center stone in yellow gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJyotish \/ Vedic astrological use (natural Pukhraj)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom pendant or cocktail ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of unheated yellow sapphires in unusual cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnniversary gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42773319188547,"sku":"CG8351","price":1328.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_d31be951-a0b7-406f-bd81-ed785149a21c.jpg?v=1778348787"},{"product_id":"1-13-ct-radiant-white-sapphire-colorless-untreated","title":"1.13 ct Natural Unheated White Sapphire – Radiant Cut | AGCL Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.13 carat white sapphire in a radiant cut, colorless and untreated, documented on AGCL Report #M263118. Radiant-cut colorless sapphire at 1.13 carats is a practical, modern diamond alternative — the radiant's cropped corners and brilliant faceting produce strong light return in colorless material, and the rectangular silhouette gives it a more structured, contemporary look than a round brilliant. At Mohs 9, white sapphire is the hardest colorless gemstone alternative to diamond, fully appropriate for daily ring wear.\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\"At 1.13 ct, this radiant-cut white sapphire is sized to carry as a genuine engagement-ring center stone rather than an accent — and the radiant cut gives it noticeably more brilliance than a step-cut shape in this same color. Loupe-clean clarity at this size is worth noting; it's not a given in colorless corundum.\"\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\u003eWhat makes this particular stone stand out:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural colorless corundum, with no heat treatment applied to achieve or improve the colorless appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.13 ct sits within the standard center-stone range for rings, a size where clean colorless material is harder to source than smaller melee-sized stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e AGCL Report #M263118 confirms no indication of heating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graded loupe-clean, meaning no visible inclusions even under magnification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independently lab-certified with weight, shape, and treatment status confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e an untreated, loupe-clean, over-1-carat colorless sapphire is a smaller pool than the general white sapphire market, most of which is heat-treated to remove residual color.\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 practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e at 6.3 x 4.86 mm, this radiant cut needs a setting sized for its rectangular outline, not a round mounting — confirm with your jeweler or use our custom ring service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond alternative comparison:\u003c\/strong\u003e white sapphire is harder than most diamond simulants but reads slightly less brilliant than diamond; view in person or via video if brilliance is a deciding factor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorner protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e radiant cuts have corners that benefit from protective prong or bezel placement in daily-wear settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e retain the AGCL report as the primary record of 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\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\/white-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eWhite 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\/sapphire-vs-diamond-engagement-rings-the-real-differences-and-how-to-choose-the-right-sapphire\"\u003eWhite Sapphire vs Diamond\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;\"\u003eCG8392\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;\"\u003e1.13 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 Corundum — White (Colorless) 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 \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRadiant (Octagonal), Radiant 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;\"\u003e6.3 x 4.86 x 3.90 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;\"\u003eWhite (Colorless)\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 — No Indication of Heating per AGCL Report #M263118\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;\"\u003eLoupe Clean — eye-clean, no visible inclusions under normal viewing\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 #M263118\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 1.13 ct Radiant White Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRadiant-cut white sapphire balances the brilliance of a round brilliant with the structured outline of a rectangular step cut — more sparkle than an emerald cut, more architectural presence than a round. At 1.13 carats, this is in the standard center stone range for engagement rings and pendants, and untreated status confirms the colorlessness is entirely natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural White Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUntreated Natural Colorless\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo heat treatment — natural colorless corundum exactly as found.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadiant Cut Balance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrilliant faceting in a rectangular outline — more sparkle than step cuts, more structure than rounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMohs 9 Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSecond hardest natural material — appropriate for daily ring wear without special care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenter Stone Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.13 carats — practical weight for engagement ring and pendant center stone use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Diamond Alternative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColorless, hard, untreated — without the diamond price point.\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: 1.13 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural White Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Radiant (Octagonal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Radiant Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Unheated — No Indication of Heating per AGCL Report #M263118\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: White (Colorless)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Loupe Clean — eye-clean, no visible inclusions under normal viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) (store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: AGCL Report #M263118\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.13 ct radiant white sapphire has been hand-selected for colorlessness and loupe-clean clarity — the qualities that define an effective colorless center stone in any setting.\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\u003eUntreated Colorless:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural — no coating or enhancement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadiant Balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The middle ground between sparkle and structure for colorless center stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond Alternative Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mohs 9 for daily wear durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Untreated status disclosed honestly, selected for colorlessness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 1.13 ct radiant white sapphire means choosing the most durable colorless diamond alternative in the cut that balances brilliance and architectural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.13 ct White Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring center stone — diamond alternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendant solitaire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern minimalist ring design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEast-west bezel setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeptember birthstone gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43022394458179,"sku":"CG8392","price":678.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_6e17b77e-404e-4889-8be3-71c1f03bda99.jpg?v=1778308046"},{"product_id":"1-82-ct-ceylon-yellow-sapphire-gemstone","title":"1.81 ct Natural Unheated Yellow Sapphire – Radiant Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1.81 carat Ceylon yellow sapphire in a Radiant Cut, natural and unheated — the golden hue is produced by trace iron in the crystal without any thermal modification. Ceylon is the historic source of fine unheated yellow sapphires, prized particularly for Jyotish (Vedic astrology) applications where an untreated natural stone is the traditional requirement. This stone also passed GIA's color stability test. Accompanied by GIA Sapphire Origin Report #1242017778.\u003c\/p\u003e\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 stone is the combination of a fully unheated GIA report and a passed color stability test — that second detail is not something GIA notes on every sapphire, and it means the vivid yellow you see today is confirmed to hold up under light exposure.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few factors make this specific stone less common than the average yellow sapphire on the market:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e A vivid, strong yellow saturation — the hue most sought after in yellow sapphire, rather than the pale or brownish-yellow tones more commonly seen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.81 carats, this stone is large enough to read clearly face-up in a ring while remaining well above the sub-1-carat sizes that dominate the unheated yellow sapphire market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully unheated, confirmed by GIA — the majority of yellow sapphires sold today are heat-treated to improve or deepen color, making an unheated stone of this saturation the minority.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minor inclusions under 10× and eye-clean — our own assessment, not a GIA grade — which keeps the stone's brilliance unobstructed under the Radiant Cut's faceting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Backed by a GIA Sapphire Origin Report confirming Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin, unheated status, and a passed color stability test — three separate findings on one report.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e An unheated, GIA-documented, eye-clean Ceylon yellow sapphire with a vivid saturation and a passed color stability test is a meaningfully uncommon combination, particularly for buyers who require untreated stones for Jyotish use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eView it in both daylight and warm indoor lighting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow sapphires can read slightly differently between light sources, though this stone's GIA-confirmed color stability means the hue you see is not going to shift or fade over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan the setting around its 7.53 × 4.92 × 4.90 mm Radiant Cut outline.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cornered rectangular shape benefits from prongs or a setting style that protects the corners, similar to an emerald or cushion cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf comparison-shopping other yellow sapphires, ask specifically for the treatment disclosure on the lab report.\u003c\/strong\u003e Many yellow sapphires marketed as natural are heat-treated; this stone's GIA report states unheated in writing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactor in the documentation when comparing price.\u003c\/strong\u003e As outlined in the Rarity Analysis above, unheated Ceylon yellow sapphires with a GIA Origin Report and a passed color stability test are not the norm, which affects availability at this quality level.\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\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\/yellow-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eYellow Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/radiant-cut-yellow-sapphires-the-complete-guide-to-color-cut-quality-and-buying-right\"\u003eRadiant Cut Yellow Sapphires: The Complete 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\/buying-sapphires-for-jyotish-vedic-astrology\"\u003eBuying Sapphires for Jyotish (Vedic Astrology)\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-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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;\"\u003eCG8419\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;\"\u003e1.81 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;\"\u003eCorundum \/ Yellow 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 \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRadiant Cut (Modified Brilliant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e7.53 x 4.92 x 4.90 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;\"\u003eVivid yellow (Strong)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone — unheated (per GIA Report #1242017778)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\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;\"\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;\"\u003eGIA Report #1242017778\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: CG8419\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.81 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.53 × 4.92 × 4.90 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Radiant Cut (Modified Brilliant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: None — unheated (per GIA Report #1242017778)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Vivid yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Minor inclusions under 10× — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor Stability: Passed GIA's color stability test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #1242017778\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare of Ceylon yellow sapphire gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\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\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Sapphire Origin Report #1242017778\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":43031651549251,"sku":"CG8419","price":1820.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_c4894ad9-44ca-4861-8231-6ef2c921b5d5.jpg?v=1778308063"},{"product_id":"1-45-ct-pink-sapphire-radiant-cut-unheated-gia","title":"1.45 ct Natural Unheated Pink Sapphire – Radiant Cut | GIA Certified | Madagascar","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vivid 1.45 carat Radiant Cut Pink Sapphire, natural and unheated, sourced from Madagascar. Its Modified Brilliant faceting pairs an elongated, cut-cornered rectangular outline with brilliant-style facets for strong sparkle, while remaining completely untreated — no heat, no enhancement. This size and cut make it a striking centerpiece for a custom engagement ring, statement pendant, or designer commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\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 1.45 carat Madagascar sapphire shows a true bubble-gum pink saturation that stays lively face-up thanks to the Radiant cut's Modified Brilliant faceting — and being unheated per GIA Report #2245017770 only adds to its appeal.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few factors combine to make this particular stone harder to replace than it might first appear:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e A saturated bubble gum pink with intense tone — a vivid, well-saturated pink hue is harder to source than paler commercial-grade pink sapphire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.45 carats, this stone is large enough to anchor a ring on its own, a size bracket where clean, well-cut pink sapphires become noticeably scarcer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Completely unheated, confirmed by GIA — the large majority of pink sapphire on the market is heat-treated, so an untreated stone of this size and color is a smaller subset of available supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minor inclusions under 10× in our own assessment — transparent face-up. Because the stone is unheated, nothing inside it has been altered by treatment: what you see inside it is what the crystal grew with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Backed by a GIA Sapphire Origin Report (#2245017770) stating no indications of heating and giving a Madagascar origin opinion. GIA presents geographic origin as an opinion formed from observation and analytical data rather than an absolute finding — worth knowing when comparing stones sold on an origin claim alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pairing of a vivid, well-saturated pink, natural unheated status, eye-clean clarity, and independent GIA documentation at 1.45 carats is a combination that does not turn up often in the pink sapphire market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eView it in different lighting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink sapphire saturation can shift subtly between daylight and indoor lighting, so it's worth seeing how the bubble gum pink tone reads in both before committing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan the setting around its outline.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 8.10 × 5.02 × 3.57 mm this is an elongated radiant with cut corners, which makes it less chip-prone than a true sharp-cornered rectangle — corner prongs or a bezel are still the sensible choice for a ring worn daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm treatment disclosure when comparison-shopping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ask any seller directly whether a pink sapphire is heated or unheated, since this is the single biggest price driver in the category and is not always volunteered upfront.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh the documentation against comparable stones.\u003c\/strong\u003e As noted in the Rarity Analysis above, few pink sapphires combine this saturation, size, and unheated status with independent GIA paperwork, which is worth factoring into any price comparison.\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\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\/pink-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003ePink 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\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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;\"\u003eCG8448\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;\"\u003e1.45 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCorundum (Pink 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 \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRadiant Cut (Modified 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;\"\u003e8.10 x 5.02 x 3.57 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;\"\u003ePink (bubble gum pink), Intense saturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone — unheated (per GIA Report #2245017770)\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;\"\u003eMadagascar\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;\"\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;\"\u003eGIA Report #2245017770\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures of this Radiant Cut Pink Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: CG8448\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.45 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 8.10 × 5.02 × 3.57 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Pink Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Radiant Cut (Modified Brilliant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Madagascar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: None — unheated (per GIA Report #2245017770)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Minor inclusions under 10× — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #2245017770\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\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 or manual work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid ultrasonic and steam cleaners — vibration and thermal shock can stress an existing inclusion or fracture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Sapphire Origin Report #2245017770\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":43331518300227,"sku":"CG8448","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8448001.jpg?v=1780315418"},{"product_id":"2-05-ct-radiant-ceylon-blue-sapphire-heat-treated-gia","title":"2.05 ct Natural Heat-Treated Blue Sapphire – Radiant Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 2.05 ct blue sapphire, heat treated, documented by GIA Sapphire Origin Report #5242032116. The report records the weight, measurements of 8.06 x 5.48 x 4.58 mm, color Blue, Heated under Additional Results, a shape of Octagonal and a cutting style of Modified Brilliant Cut — the combination the trade calls a radiant. It gives Sri Lanka as the geographic origin, and prints alongside it that any statement on geographic origin is an expert opinion based on a collection of observations and analytical data.\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 I like about this one is how little you have to take on trust. The weight, the measurements, the octagonal outline and the brilliant faceting are all on the report, and so is Sri Lanka — as GIA's opinion, which is what an origin line is. The blue is the blue; 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\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the Report Establishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEverything below can be checked against GIA Report #5242032116 rather than taken on our word. Where something is our own assessment rather than the laboratory's, it says so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight and measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.05 carats, measuring 8.06 x 5.48 x 4.58 mm — a rectangular octagonal outline whose length-to-width ratio works out at about 1.47. The weight and the measurements are on the report; the ratio is our arithmetic from them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSri Lankan origin, as GIA's opinion:\u003c\/strong\u003e The report gives Sri Lanka as the geographic origin, and prints alongside it that any such statement is an expert opinion based on a collection of observations and analytical data. We quote it as an opinion and never as a confirmation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOctagonal outline, brilliant faceting:\u003c\/strong\u003e The report gives Shape: Octagonal and Cutting Style: Modified Brilliant Cut. That pairing — an octagonal outline finished throughout with brilliant faceting — is what the trade calls a radiant. We quote no facet count: a figure like that belongs to the cut type rather than to this stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA documentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weight, measurements, color, shape, cutting style and heating are all recorded by an independent laboratory, and the origin is given there as GIA's opinion. You can read the document rather than the listing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoupe clean, by our assessment:\u003c\/strong\u003e We assess this stone as loupe clean — no inclusions visible at 10x magnification. That is our own assessment and not a GIA grade: GIA colored-stone reports carry no clarity grade at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat, recorded on the report:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Additional Results field of GIA Report #5242032116 reads Heated. We report that field and what our own examination showed; we go no further. Ask any seller, for any stone, exactly what their document covers.\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 worth weighing before you buy this stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare price per carat, not just total price. Dividing the asking price by the carat weight is what makes stones of different sizes comparable, and it is the figure to benchmark against other GIA-documented Sri Lankan sapphires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat is not the only question to ask. Heating is routine in the sapphire trade and the Additional Results field of this report reads Heated. Diffusion is a separate and more consequential treatment, disclosed under different rules in most markets. Ask any seller which treatments their document actually covers — a report that addresses heating has, by itself, addressed heating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork from the millimetres, not from the carat weight. Check 8.06 x 5.48 x 4.58 mm against your setting design before committing to a mounting, since two stones of the same weight can differ in face-up dimensions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf buying for a ring rather than a pendant, request additional photos or video in natural daylight, so you can judge the blue with your own eye before you buy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the GIA report with the stone. It is the primary record of what the laboratory observed, and it is what an insurer or a later buyer will ask to see.\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 — The Complete Buyer's Guide to Color, Origin, and Value\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/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-nz\/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-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-a-good-2-carat-sapphire-costs\"\u003eCost of a 2 Carat Sapphire — Pricing, Scarcity, What Your Budget Buys\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/blue-sapphire-engagement-ring-guide-what-every-buyer-should-know-before-purchasing\"\u003eBlue Sapphire Engagement Ring 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;\"\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;\"\u003eCG8458\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e2.05 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; width: 42%;\"\u003eSpecies\/Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCorundum \/ Blue Sapphire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eShape\/Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eOctagonal — Modified Brilliant Cut (the trade name for this pairing is a radiant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e8.06 x 5.48 x 4.58 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eColor\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; width: 42%;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eHeated (GIA Sapphire Origin Report #5242032116)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka — GIA geographic origin opinion, per the report's printed disclaimer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eLoupe Clean — 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; width: 42%;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 on the Mohs scale — scratch resistance; a corundum species constant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eToughness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eExcellent — printed on the report as a corundum species characteristic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eGIA Sapphire Origin Report #5242032116\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 2.05 ct Radiant-Cut Ceylon Blue Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 8.06 x 5.48 x 4.58 mm this is a stone to measure against the mounting you have in mind; take the millimetres to your jeweler before you settle the design. What the report adds is the part worth paying for: the color call, the shape, the cutting style, the heating, and a geographic origin opinion, all on one document you can check yourself.\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\u003eSri Lankan Origin, as GIA's Opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGIA Sapphire Origin Report #5242032116 gives Sri Lanka as the geographic origin, and records the weight, measurements, color, shape, cutting style and heating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOctagonal Outline, Brilliant Faceting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShape: Octagonal and Cutting Style: Modified Brilliant Cut, as recorded on the report — the pairing the trade calls a radiant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor Recorded as Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe report's color call is Blue. GIA grades no saturation or tone on a colored-stone report, so that is the whole of what the document says about color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeated, and Recorded as Such\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Results on GIA Report #5242032116 reads Heated. Heating is routine in the sapphire trade; the document is what makes this stone's status checkable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard-Wearing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorundum is 9 on the Mohs scale, which measures scratch resistance. The report also prints corundum's toughness as excellent — that is the property that matters for a knock.\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\u003eItem #: CG8458\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 2.05 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies\/Variety: Corundum \/ Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape\/Cut: Octagonal — Modified Brilliant Cut (trade name: radiant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 8.06 x 5.48 x 4.58 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhenomenon: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heated (GIA Sapphire Origin Report #5242032116)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka — GIA geographic origin opinion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Loupe clean — no inclusions visible at 10x — our own assessment, not a GIA grade; GIA colored-stone reports carry no clarity grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale — scratch resistance; a corundum species constant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToughness: Excellent — printed on the report as a corundum species characteristic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Sapphire Origin Report #5242032116\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare of Your Ceylon Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\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\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Sapphire Origin Report #5242032116\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemstone packed in a gem sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 2.05 ct Ceylon Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSapphire engagement ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement pendant in a halo or bezel setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of GIA-documented Ceylon blue sapphires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignificant anniversary or milestone commission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeptember birthstone gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43488644792387,"sku":"CG8458","price":3690.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8458001.jpg?v=1783090579"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/collections\/1112023001_9ad5109f-8fdb-44c7-abfe-2aeec56391c2.jpg?v=1781260434","url":"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/en-nz\/collections\/radiant-cut-sapphires-usa.oembed","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}