{"title":"GIA Report Blue Sapphires - Lab-Verified Natural Stones","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue is the color most people picture when they hear the word sapphire, and it remains the most requested color in the trade. This collection narrows our full blue sapphire range down to the stones that carry independent backing: every piece here ships with a GIA identification or origin report, so the color, treatment status, and (where determinable) provenance are verified by the industry's most trusted laboratory rather than taken on our word alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy GIA-documented blue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlue sapphire is corundum colored primarily by trace iron and titanium, and its value swings enormously on tone, saturation, and origin — a fine Ceylon blue sapphire with a GIA report commands a real premium over an undocumented stone of similar size and color. A GIA report confirms the stone is natural corundum, states whether it has been heat-treated, and for many of our Ceylon and Madagascar pieces, offers an origin opinion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTone and saturation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue sapphire ranges from pale cornflower to deep royal and near-black navy; medium-to-medium-dark tones with vivid saturation are generally the most prized and priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both heated and unheated stones appear in this collection — treatment status is stated on the GIA report and repeated plainly on every product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every stone here carries a GIA report; the issuing lab and report number are noted on the product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShop more blue sapphire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/collections\/blue-sapphire\"\u003eAll Blue Sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/collections\/ceylon-blue-sapphire-natural-unheated-sri-lankan-stones\"\u003eCeylon Blue Sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/collections\/gia-certified-stones\"\u003eAll GIA Report Stones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/collections\/all-sapphire-gemstones\"\u003eAll Sapphire (every color)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLearn more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eHow to Read a GIA Sapphire Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eUltimate Sapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eWhat Is an Unheated Sapphire?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHave a question about a specific report or want help choosing? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:crescentgems@gmail.com\"\u003ecrescentgems@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e — we respond personally within one business day. Every loose stone qualifies for our 14-day return policy. Select pieces are available through our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/collections\/try-before-you-buy-loose-gemstone\"\u003eTry-On program\u003c\/a\u003e. Free US shipping on every order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"5-18-ct-cushion-vivid-blue-sapphire-ceylon-gia","title":"5.18 ct Natural Heated Blue Sapphire – Cushion Cut | GIA Certified | Ceylon (Sri Lanka)","description":"\u003cp\u003e5.18 carat cushion-cut blue sapphire, sourced from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and heat-treated, measuring 10.00 × 8.42 × 7.03 mm. Deep, saturated blue with lively light return across the mixed brilliant faceting — the color range known in the trade as Royal Blue. In our own assessment the stone has inclusions visible under 10×; inclusions are natural and fully disclosed, and the price reflects them. At 5.18 carats, a substantial center stone or collector piece. Accompanied by GIA Report #6237949095, a Sapphire Report confirming weight, dimensions, color, and treatment (geographic origin was not requested for this report).\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-ye\/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 one of the larger fine-color Ceylon blue sapphires we've carried this year — 5.18 carats of deep, saturated Royal Blue with strong light return through a well-cut cushion. Every claim on this page apart from clarity — which is our own assessment — is backed by its GIA report, including the heat treatment, so there's nothing left for the buyer to guess at.\"\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\u003eFine blue sapphire over 5 carats, with strong saturation and clarity clean enough to remain fully transparent, is a small fraction of what reaches the market in any given year — most commercial blue sapphire sells well under 2 carats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, saturated \"Royal Blue\" is the most sought-after blue sapphire hue family; the majority of blue sapphire on the market runs lighter or grayer than this stone's intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 5.18 carats, this stone is well past the size at which fine sapphire becomes scarce — per-carat prices for sapphire generally rise, not fall, above 3–5 carats, because so few rough crystals yield a clean stone this large.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heating is the standard, fully disclosed enhancement for the great majority of blue sapphire sold today; what's uncommon here isn't the treatment itself but combining that heated color with this size and clarity in one stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone is fashioned as a Mixed Brilliant cushion — a brilliant-cut crown paired with a step-cut pavilion — a cutting approach aimed at balancing color depth with light return. Executing this on a large cushion outline without sacrificing weight is deliberate lapidary work, not standard commercial cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A GIA report on a stone this size, confirming weight, dimensions, color, and treatment, gives buyers a level of independent verification that a large share of the sapphire market doesn't provide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individually, heated Ceylon blue sapphire is common. A 5+ carat stone combining this saturation, this clarity, a well-executed cushion cut, and GIA documentation narrows the field to a small number of comparable stones available at any given time.\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\u003eView it under more than one light source.\u003c\/strong\u003e This cushion's Mixed Brilliant faceting — a brilliant crown over a step-cut pavilion — is built to hold color under warm indoor lighting while still returning sparkle in daylight; a well-cut stone like this one should show even color face-up, without dark \"windowing\" at the corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan the setting around a substantial center stone.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 10.00 × 8.42 × 7.03 mm and 5.18 carats, this stone needs a mount with prongs positioned to protect the cushion's corners, which are the most vulnerable point on any cushion-cut stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm treatment disclosure when comparison-shopping.\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone's GIA report states its heat treatment plainly — treat any comparable stone's listing that omits or is vague about treatment as a red flag, not an assumption of \"untreated.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstand the heated-vs-unheated value tradeoff.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heating is a stable, industry-accepted enhancement that doesn't affect durability, and it's why this stone's Ceylon color and size are available at a materially lower per-carat price than a comparably sized unheated stone would command.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the Try Before You Buy option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/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-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/cushion-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eCushion Cut Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/pages\/heated-vs-unheated\"\u003eHeated vs Unheated Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/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-ye\/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-ye\/pages\/ceylon-sapphire-origin-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire Origin Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/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;\"\u003eCG8312\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e5.18 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 — 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;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRectangular Cushion, Mixed Brilliant (brilliant crown, step cut pavilion)\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;\"\u003e10.00 × 8.42 × 7.03 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;\"\u003eDeep Blue — trade name \"Royal Blue,\" 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;\"\u003eHeated (disclosed on GIA 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;\"\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;\"\u003eInclusions visible 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 #6237949095\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: CG8312\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 5.18 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Rectangular Cushion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style: Mixed Brilliant (brilliant crown, step cut pavilion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 10.00 × 8.42 × 7.03 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Deep Blue (Royal Blue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Inclusions visible under 10× — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #6237949095\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 GIA report is the exact, individual stone you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included with this Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Report #6237949095\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":42645301329987,"sku":"CG8312","price":9990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/Cressent_Gem_CG8312_2.jpg?v=1778507178"},{"product_id":"2-008-ct-radiant-ceylon-blue-sapphire-unheated-gia","title":"2.008 ct Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire – Radiant Cut | GIA Certified | Ceylon (Sri Lanka)","description":"\u003cp\u003e2.008 carat radiant-cut blue sapphire, sourced from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and completely unheated, measuring 7.91 × 5.48 × 4.74 mm. The radiant cut combines a step-cut style outline with brilliant faceting, producing both structural elegance and strong light return — an unusual and striking choice at this size. Accompanied by GIA Report #5232922099, a Sapphire Report confirming weight, dimensions, color, transparency, and treatment (geographic origin was not requested for this report).\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-ye\/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 here is the combination: a radiant cut is a bold, uncommon choice for sapphire, and pairing it with fully unheated color above two carats is a real rarity in this market. Most stones this size have been heat-treated to reach this kind of saturation — this one didn't need it.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated above 2 carats:\u003c\/strong\u003e The overwhelming majority of commercial-grade blue sapphire on the market is heat-treated to improve color and clarity. A stone at 2.008 carats confirmed unheated by GIA is a meaningfully scarcer category, and the price premium for unheated goods widens sharply above the 2-carat mark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadiant cut on sapphire:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine sapphire is most often cut as oval, cushion, or round to maximize yield and color face-up. A radiant — with its hybrid step-cut outline and brilliant faceting — is an uncommon choice for this material, making this a distinctive stone for anyone seeking something outside the standard shapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor saturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The stone displays a rich Royal Blue, the saturation level most associated with fine Ceylon sapphire, achieved here without any heat treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minor inclusions under 10× in our own assessment, indicating a clean, eye-clean-to-the-loupe stone with minimal interference to brilliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent documentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Backed by GIA Report #5232922099, confirming weight, dimensions, color, transparency, and treatment. Note that geographic origin was not requested as part of this report, so the Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin stated here is seller-stated based on sourcing, not a GIA-confirmed origin determination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e An unheated sapphire of this size is uncommon on its own; pairing that with a radiant cut rarely seen in this gem material makes this a distinctive stone for a collector or buyer seeking something outside the standard oval\/cushion\/round norm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen comparison shopping, always confirm unheated status through an independent lab report (such as GIA) rather than a seller's claim alone — treatment disclosure materially affects value, and this distinction should always be documented, not assumed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLook closely at light return: this stone's radiant cut combines a step-cut outline with brilliant faceting, which tends to produce a lively, sparkling face-up appearance rather than the broader color blocks typical of a pure step cut — compare this against other radiants for consistent scintillation across the table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemember that this GIA report did not include an origin opinion, so the Sri Lanka (Ceylon) attribution is seller-stated based on sourcing rather than a GIA-determined origin — factor that distinction into any origin-based price comparison.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluate clarity under magnification as well as with the naked eye; a stone with minor inclusions under 10× — our own assessment, not a GIA grade — should still read clean face-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Request additional photos or a video call to see the stone's color and brilliance in person before purchasing, especially given the unusual cut and unheated color you're paying a premium for.\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-ye\/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-ye\/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-ye\/pages\/ceylon-sapphire-origin-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire Origin Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/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-ye\/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;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e2.008 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNatural Blue Sapphire (Corundum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRadiant, 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;\"\u003e7.91 × 5.48 × 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 \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eBlue (Royal Blue)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eUnheated (no 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;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon) — seller-stated, GIA origin not 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;\"\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 #5232922099\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: CG8332\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 2.008 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Radiant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style: Modified Brilliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.91 × 5.48 × 4.74 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Unheated (no indications of heating)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Blue (Royal Blue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\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 #5232922099\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 GIA report is the exact, individual stone you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included with this Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Report #5232922099\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":42665943564355,"sku":"CG8332","price":6800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_9ad5109f-8fdb-44c7-abfe-2aeec56391c2.jpg?v=1779990307"},{"product_id":"1-99-ct-square-cushion-blue-sapphire-ceylon-gia","title":"1.99 ct Natural Heated Blue Sapphire – Cushion Cut | GIA Certified | Ceylon (Sri Lanka)","description":"\u003cp\u003e1.99 carat rectangular cushion-cut blue sapphire, sourced from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and heat-treated, measuring 7.63 × 6.61 × 4.49 mm. Saturated, vivid royal blue with strong brilliance — the color range that defines fine Ceylon blue sapphire. A strong center-stone candidate for an engagement ring or a vivid blue addition to a collection. Accompanied by GIA Report #6237949128, a Sapphire Report confirming weight, dimensions, color, and treatment (geographic origin was not requested for this report).\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-ye\/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 genuine, well-saturated Ceylon blue sapphire at an accessible under-2-carat size — good honest color for the money. Clarity is our own assessment, not a GIA grade: inclusions are visible to the unaided eye rather than eye-clean, so I'd view the stone first and judge the face-up look for yourself before deciding.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Ceylon (Sri Lankan) origin — the source most associated with fine blue sapphire saturation and hue, though origin here is seller-stated rather than GIA-confirmed (geographic origin was not requested for this report).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivid, saturated royal blue color — the tone and saturation combination Ceylon sapphire is specifically sought after for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA documentation of carat weight, dimensions, color, and treatment from an independent, internationally recognized laboratory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn accessible, under-2-carat size that puts genuine Ceylon sapphire color within reach without a rare-size premium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity is a real trade-off on this stone — inclusions are visible to the unaided eye, our own assessment rather than a GIA grade, and this is not being represented as an eye-clean or exceptionally rare gem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombined value: honestly disclosed heat treatment, genuinely saturated Ceylon color, and independent GIA documentation together make this a straightforward, fairly priced entry point into natural Ceylon sapphire — not a rarity or investment claim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity is the main consideration here: this stone has, in our own assessment, inclusions visible to the unaided eye rather than being eye-clean, and how noticeable they are can vary with lighting and viewing angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat treatment is standard, industry-accepted, and clearly disclosed — the majority of blue sapphire on the market is heated, and this GIA report confirms the treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Sri Lanka\/Ceylon) is seller-stated based on sourcing; GIA geographic origin determination was not requested for this report, so treat origin as a seller representation rather than an independently verified lab finding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rectangular cushion shape's corners benefit from a protective setting (bezel or well-secured prongs), especially for everyday wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry Before You Buy: because clarity is the main variable on this stone, we recommend viewing it in person — or requesting additional photos\/video under different lighting — before purchase, so you can judge exactly how the inclusions affect face-up beauty for yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/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 — how to read the GIA report accompanying this stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/blue-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eBlue Sapphire — The Complete Buyer's Guide to Color, Origin, and Value\u003c\/a\u003e — background on blue sapphire color, origin, and value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eThe Ultimate Guide to Buying Natural Loose Sapphires\u003c\/a\u003e — a general framework for evaluating a natural sapphire before you buy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/cushion-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eCushion Cut Sapphire — The Complete Guide to the Vintage Shape That Deepens Color\u003c\/a\u003e — more on this stone's rectangular cushion cutting style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-sapphire-heat-treatment-works\"\u003eHow Sapphire Heat Treatment Works — Temperature, Process, and What Changes Inside the Stone\u003c\/a\u003e — what heat treatment is and why it's standard practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/pages\/heated-vs-unheated\"\u003eHeated vs Unheated Sapphire — What's the Difference?\u003c\/a\u003e — how heated sapphires like this one compare to unheated stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/pages\/ceylon-sapphire-origin-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire — Why Sri Lanka Origin Matters\u003c\/a\u003e — background on Ceylon origin character; note that origin on this particular stone is seller-stated, not a GIA origin determination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003eCustom Sapphire Rings — The Complete Guide to Designing Your Own\u003c\/a\u003e — how to design a custom ring around this stone.\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;\"\u003eCG8308\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;\"\u003e1.99 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNatural Blue Sapphire (Corundum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRectangular Cushion, Mixed 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;\"\u003e7.63 × 6.61 × 4.49 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;\"\u003eDeep Blue (Royal Blue)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\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; GIA origin not 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;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eInclusions visible to the unaided eye — 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 #6237949128\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: CG8308\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.99 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Rectangular Cushion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style: Mixed Brilliant (brilliant crown, modified brilliant pavilion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.63 × 6.61 × 4.49 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Deep Blue (Royal Blue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Inclusions visible to the unaided eye — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #6237949128\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 GIA report is the exact, individual stone you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included with this Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Report #6237949128\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":42665945497667,"sku":"CG8308","price":2985.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/stone_CG8308_image-1.jpg?v=1778308919"},{"product_id":"5-39-ct-round-ceylon-blue-sapphire-unheated-gia","title":"5.39 ct Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire – Round Cut | GIA Certified | Ceylon (Sri Lanka)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 5.39 carat blue sapphire in a round shape with Mixed Cut faceting (Modified Brilliant crown, Step Cut pavilion), from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), completely unheated and documented on GIA Report #5231646038. At 5.39 carats, this is an exceptional size for any sapphire; combined with unheated status and GIA documentation, it represents a genuinely rare specification — unheated Ceylon sapphires above 5 carats rarely appear at market.\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-ye\/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 5.39 carats, this is one of the larger unheated Ceylon blue sapphires I've priced this year — GIA Report #5231646038 independently confirms both the natural color and the Sri Lankan origin, which is the combination that actually drives value here, not carat weight alone.\"\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\u003eBlue is sapphire's benchmark color — it is the most recognized and widely available hue in the species, so the case for this stone's rarity rests on treatment status, size, and documented origin rather than color scarcity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue is the most common and commercially available sapphire color; rarity here is not a color story, it's what accompanies the color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e The majority of blue sapphire sold globally is heat-treated to improve color and clarity — a stone independently confirmed unheated by GIA is a genuine minority within the blue sapphire market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most commercial blue sapphire at retail is well under 2–3 carats; a clean, unheated stone at 5.39 carats sits well outside the typical size range, and availability narrows sharply as carat weight climbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceylon (Sri Lanka) is the historic reference origin for blue sapphire, and GIA's origin determination on this report adds a layer of confirmation many stones on the market never receive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e GIA Report #5231646038 independently verifies weight, dimensions, origin, and unheated treatment status — a level of confirmation absent from the large share of sapphires sold without lab paperwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e No single factor above is unique in isolation, but the combination of unheated status, GIA-confirmed Ceylon origin, and a 5+ carat weight in one eye-clean stone is what actually narrows the available pool — and why a comparable stone rarely repeats at market.\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\u003eConfirm the unheated claim independently.\u003c\/strong\u003e Don't take \"unheated\" on a seller's word alone — GIA Report #5231646038 is the independent verification here; ask any comparable stone's seller for the same lab-level confirmation, not just a verbal disclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvaluate the cut for light performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone's Mixed Cut (Modified Brilliant crown, Step Cut pavilion) is faceted to maximize brightness in a round shape; when comparing round sapphires, check whether the pavilion is cut for brilliance or left shallow simply to preserve carat weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan the mounting around the stone's actual dimensions.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 10.19 x 10.43 mm, this will read as a substantial center stone; round cuts are among the more forgiving shapes for prong protection, but confirm the setting is designed around this exact girdle outline before committing to a design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompare honestly against heated alternatives.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heated blue sapphire in similar size and face-up color is available at a fraction of the price; if unheated status and documentation matter to you, make sure any comparison stone carries the same GIA-level confirmation, not just a similar appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the Try Before You Buy option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/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-ye\/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-ye\/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-ye\/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-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/ceylon-sapphire-complete-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire Origin Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/is-a-round-sapphire-good-for-an-engagement-ring-cut-color-and-what-to-know-before-you-buy\"\u003eIs a Round Sapphire Good for an Engagement Ring?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8262\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e5.39 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 \/ 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;\"\u003eRound, Mixed Cut (Modified Brilliant crown, Step Cut pavilion)\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;\"\u003e10.19 x 10.43 x 6.68 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eBlue, 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;\"\u003eUnheated — GIA confirmed\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;\"\u003eCeylon (Sri Lanka) — GIA confirmed\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 — no visible inclusions under normal viewing — 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 #5231646038\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 5.39 ct Unheated Ceylon Blue Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rarity of this stone comes from three combined factors: 5+ carats (size), unheated status (natural color), and GIA documentation (confirmed quality). At the 5+ carat level in unheated blue sapphire from Ceylon, each of these factors individually already narrows the available pool; together they represent a stone that will rarely appear at market again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated Ceylon Origin, GIA Documented\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo thermal treatment. GIA confirms weight, dimensions, origin, and treatment status (Report #5231646038).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional 5+ Carat Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnheated sapphires above 5 carats are genuinely rare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed Cut Faceting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModified Brilliant crown with Step Cut pavilion maximizes brightness and fire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInvestment-Grade Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll three premium criteria — size, unheated, documented — present in a single stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable for Daily Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 5.39 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Mixed Cut (Modified Brilliant crown, Step Cut pavilion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 10.19 x 10.43 x 6.68 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Ceylon (Sri Lanka) — GIA confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Unheated — GIA confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #5231646038\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 5.39 ct unheated Ceylon blue sapphire has been hand-selected as an exceptional specimen — the intersection of large size, natural treatment status, and independent documentation is the combination that defines the finest collector-grade sapphires.\u003c\/p\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 manufactured or lab-created replica — no two sapphires form with identical color, clarity, and internal character. Once this stone sells, it's gone; there is no duplicate. What you see documented on the GIA report is the exact, individual stone you receive.\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\u003eSapphire is exceptionally durable (Mohs 9), but a few habits keep it looking its best. Clean with warm water, mild soap, and a soft brush; avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners if the stone is set alongside softer or treatment-sensitive materials. Store separately from other jewelry to prevent surface scratches to softer pieces, and remove the stone before swimming, exercising, or household chemical exposure. As an unheated stone, no thermal treatment stabilizes the color — normal wear is fine, but avoid sudden extreme temperature changes.\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\u003eGIA-Confirmed Everything:\u003c\/strong\u003e Size, origin, and treatment — all independently documented (Report #5231646038).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Size for This Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5+ carat unheated Ceylon sapphire is a rare offering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid Blue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense, even saturation across the full face of the stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct from Ceylon, GIA-confirmed, treatment disclosed honestly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 5.39 ct unheated GIA Ceylon blue sapphire means acquiring a stone that is exceptional across every criterion that defines sapphire rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 5.39 ct Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestment-grade gemstone collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement pendant center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of unheated Ceylon sapphires with GIA documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom-quality custom commission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum-quality private collection piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42665947136067,"sku":"CG8262","price":34496.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/image-2.jpg?v=1785416885"},{"product_id":"2-68ct-blue-sapphire","title":"2.68 ct Natural Heated Blue Sapphire – Cushion Cut | GIA Certified | Ceylon (Sri Lanka)","description":"\u003cp\u003e2.68 carat rectangular cushion-cut blue sapphire, heat treated, measuring 8.63 × 7.28 × 4.94 mm, from Sri Lanka (Ceylon). Accompanied by GIA Report #6233922167, a Sapphire Report confirming weight, dimensions, color, transparency, 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-ye\/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 2.68 carats, this Ceylon cushion delivers exactly what I look for in an accessible fine sapphire: a vivid blue with eye-clean clarity — my own assessment, not a GIA grade — and a GIA report to back the rest up, at a size and price point that doesn't require an unheated premium. It's not a rarity play — it's a well-cut, well-documented stone that lets a buyer own genuine Sri Lankan sapphire honestly.\"\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\u003eHeated Ceylon blue sapphire in the 2–3 carat range is one of the most widely available combinations in the fine sapphire market — which means the value case here rests on documentation and quality, not manufactured scarcity claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Described on the GIA report and by our own grading as a vivid royal blue — the hue most buyers picture when they think \"sapphire,\" and consistently the most in-demand color in the corundum family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Lanka (Ceylon) is the most trusted and longest-established source for fine blue sapphire; Ceylon origin carries a credibility premium over unattributed or undisclosed-origin stones, even at an accessible price point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone is heat treated — the industry-standard, permanent, fully disclosed enhancement used on the large majority of fine sapphire sold worldwide. It does not reduce durability or long-term stability, and it is stated plainly on the GIA report rather than left to guesswork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Mixed Brilliant rectangular cushion (brilliant crown, step-cut pavilion) is cut to hold color depth while still returning light — a more deliberate cutting choice than a purely commercial cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e GIA Report #6233922167 independently confirms weight, dimensions, color, transparency, and treatment — verification that many sapphires at this price point don't carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined value:\u003c\/strong\u003e No single factor here is exotic on its own — but a GIA-documented, Ceylon-origin, well-cut 2.68 ct sapphire at an honest heated price is a harder combination to find than the carat weight alone suggests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the GIA report language directly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm the report states the color grade and \"heated\" treatment, and compare that language against the photos and 360° video before purchasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvaluate cut performance in hand.\u003c\/strong\u003e A Mixed Brilliant cushion depends on crown\/pavilion proportions for brightness — review the video to judge light return across the 8.63 × 7.28 mm face-up area rather than judging from carat weight alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a mounting that protects the corners.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rectangular cushions have more vulnerable corners than round or oval cuts — a protective prong or reinforced corner detail is worth discussing with your setter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh heated vs. unheated pricing honestly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat-treated Ceylon blue sapphire of this size and quality typically costs a fraction of a comparable unheated stone — decide which trade-off matters more for your priorities before comparison shopping elsewhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the Try Before You Buy option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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-ye\/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-ye\/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-ye\/pages\/heated-vs-unheated\"\u003eHeated vs Unheated Sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/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-ye\/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-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/ceylon-sapphire-complete-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/cushion-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eCushion Cut Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/best-sapphires-under-10000\"\u003eBest Sapphires Under $10,000\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;\"\u003eCG8341\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;\"\u003e2.68 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 \/ 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;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRectangular Cushion, Mixed Brilliant (brilliant crown, step-cut pavilion)\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;\"\u003e8.63 × 7.28 × 4.94 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eBlue — Royal Vivid\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;\"\u003eHeat treated\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 — 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 #6233922167\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: CG8341\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 2.68 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Rectangular Cushion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style: Mixed Brilliant (brilliant crown, step cut pavilion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 8.63 × 7.28 × 4.94 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heat treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #6233922167\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 GIA report is the exact, individual stone you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included with this Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Report #6233922167\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":42736923115587,"sku":"CG8341","price":7504.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_18f99f2a-cf6d-40f6-ad28-b57cadb9e803.jpg?v=1778351857"},{"product_id":"2-74-ct-oval-blue-sapphire-ceylon-gia","title":"2.74 ct Natural Heated Blue Sapphire – Oval Cut | GIA Certified | Ceylon (Sri Lanka)","description":"\u003cp\u003e2.74 carat oval-cut blue sapphire, heat-treated, measuring 7.95 × 6.95 × 6.09 mm, from Sri Lanka (Ceylon). Ceylon blue sapphire above 2.5 carats with GIA documentation occupies the upper tier of commercial blue sapphire — large enough for a commanding center stone, origin-confirmed, and independently documented. Accompanied by GIA Report #5232835327, a Sapphire Origin Report confirming weight, dimensions, color, transparency, treatment, and geographic origin (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-ye\/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 2.74 carats, this Ceylon sapphire clears the size threshold where a GIA Origin Report actually matters — you get a stone large enough to anchor a ring, GIA-confirmed to Sri Lankan origin, and loupe clean in my own assessment. That combination — the origin verified rather than claimed, the clarity my own call — is what makes a blue sapphire a genuine buy at this level.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA GIA Sapphire Origin Report requires additional trace-element and inclusion analysis beyond a standard identification report — not every sapphire submitted for grading receives one, and most sapphires sold as \"Ceylon\" carry no such confirmation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeylon (Sri Lanka) is the benchmark origin for blue sapphire. GIA's independent confirmation of that origin on this specific stone removes the guesswork that surrounds unattributed \"Ceylon-look\" material sold without paperwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoupe-clean clarity in a sapphire above 2.5 carats is uncommon; most commercial blue sapphire at this size shows some inclusions visible under a loupe or even to the unaided eye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat treatment is standard practice for the large majority of blue sapphire on the market, so it isn't what sets this stone apart — the rarity here rests on the size, clarity, and independently confirmed origin, not the treatment status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery few blue sapphires on the market combine all three factors at once — above 2.5 carats, loupe clean, and GIA-confirmed Ceylon origin — since large stones more often trade clarity or documentation for size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombined effect: GIA-confirmed Ceylon origin, above-2.5-carat weight, and loupe-clean clarity rarely appear together in a single stone. Each factor is individually available in the market; all three together — the origin independently documented, the clarity our own assessment — are not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat treatment is the industry-standard enhancement for blue sapphire — permanent, stable, and fully disclosed on this listing. It is not a defect and shouldn't be weighed as one when evaluating this stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf a seller claims \"Ceylon origin\" without a lab report to back it up, treat that as an unverified assertion. This stone's Sri Lankan origin is independently confirmed by GIA's Sapphire Origin Report — ask any other seller for the same before you trust the claim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-check the GIA report number, weight (2.74 ct), and measurements (7.95 × 6.95 × 6.09 mm) on the certificate against the physical stone you receive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt this size, think ahead to setting: an oval this large reads prominently in a ring, so consider band width and prong height before choosing a mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry Before You Buy: request the stone on approval so you can judge its color and clarity in your own lighting before committing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/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-ye\/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-ye\/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-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003eCustom Sapphire Rings — The Complete Guide to Designing Your Own\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-sapphire-heat-treatment-works\"\u003eHow Sapphire Heat Treatment Works — Temperature, Process, and What Changes Inside the Stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/pages\/heated-vs-unheated\"\u003eHeated vs Unheated Sapphire — What's the Difference?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/pages\/ceylon-sapphire-origin-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire — Why Sri Lanka Origin Matters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/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\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;\"\u003eCG8353\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;\"\u003e2.74 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNatural Blue Sapphire (Corundum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eOval Mixed Brilliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e7.95 × 6.95 × 6.09 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eBlue (Ceylon Blue)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\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) — GIA confirmed\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 — 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 #5232835327 (Sapphire Origin Report)\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: CG8353\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 2.74 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style: Mixed Brilliant (modified brilliant crown, step cut pavilion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.95 × 6.95 × 6.09 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) — GIA confirmed (GIA Sapphire Origin Report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heat treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Blue (Ceylon Blue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Loupe Clean — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #5232835327\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 GIA report is the exact, individual stone you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included with this Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Report #5232835327\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":42798902345795,"sku":"CG8353","price":6528.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_6f63bd02-c3b4-4d9c-8e6b-adf231366eae.jpg?v=1778352011"},{"product_id":"2-04-ct-square-cushion-natural-blue-sapphire-gia","title":"2.04 ct Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire – Square Cushion Cut | GIA Certified","description":"\u003cp\u003e2.04 carat square cushion-cut blue sapphire, completely unheated, measuring 6.58 × 6.37 × 5.57 mm, from Sri Lanka (Ceylon). Square cushion blue sapphire is an unusual format — the near-1:1 length-to-width ratio is rarer than rectangular or oval cushions in colored gemstones. Accompanied by GIA Report #6233835339, a Sapphire Origin Report confirming weight, dimensions, color, transparency, treatment (no indications of heating), and geographic origin (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-ye\/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 2.04 ct Ceylon sapphire pairs a genuinely unheated blue with a near-1:1 square cushion outline — a cut I see far less often than the standard rectangular cushion, oval, or round. The GIA Sapphire Origin Report backs every claim on this page, including the no-heat finding and the Sri Lanka origin — the clarity call is my own assessment, not a GIA grade.\"\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\u003eBlue is the most recognized and widely produced sapphire color, so this stone's scarcity case rests on treatment, cutting style, and documentation rather than on hue alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue is the benchmark sapphire color and the most common in the market — on its own, hue is not a rarity factor for this stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e The large majority of blue sapphire sold today is heat-treated to improve color and clarity. A genuinely unheated stone with eye-clean clarity, like this one, represents a real minority of blue sapphire production at any size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e A near-1:1 square cushion outline is less common than the rectangular cushion, oval, and round shapes that dominate sapphire cutting — cutters more often elongate a piece of rough to conserve weight, so a balanced, equal-sided face like this one reflects a deliberate, less-frequent cutting choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 2.04 ct, this is a smaller, more accessible stone — we carry larger unheated sapphires at higher price points, and this size tier is meant to make unheated, GIA-documented quality attainable rather than to claim exceptional size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The GIA Sapphire Origin Report independently confirms the no-heat finding and traces the stone to Sri Lanka — a level of verification not every stone on the market carries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e No single factor here is exceptional in isolation — blue is common and 2.04 ct is a modest size — but the combination of confirmed no-heat treatment, an uncommon square cushion cut, and independent GIA documentation is what sets this stone apart from typical heated blue sapphire at a comparable size.\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\u003eConfirm the no-heat finding independently.\u003c\/strong\u003e Don't take \"unheated\" on faith — GIA Report #6233835339 states the treatment finding directly; you can cross-check the report number using GIA's online report-check tool before you buy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstand how the Mixed Brilliant cut performs.\u003c\/strong\u003e The modified brilliant crown is built for sparkle while the step-cut pavilion is built for color saturation — expect the stone to read brighter toward the crown and deeper\/richer toward the pavilion, rather than uniform brilliance across the whole face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan the setting around the squared corners.\u003c\/strong\u003e A square cushion outline has four corners more exposed to impact than a rounded oval or standard cushion — ask your setter about protective prong placement or corner protection if this stone will see daily wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompare against heated blue sapphire at the same size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heated blue sapphire of comparable size and color typically costs less — the premium here is specifically for the unheated status and GIA-confirmed Sri Lanka origin, so weigh whether that documentation matters for your purposes (collecting, resale, or personal significance).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the Try Before You Buy option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/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-ye\/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-ye\/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-ye\/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-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/ceylon-sapphire-complete-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire Origin Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/cushion-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eCushion Cut Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/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;\"\u003eCG8356\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;\"\u003e2.04 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 — 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;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSquare Cushion, Mixed Brilliant (modified brilliant crown, step-cut pavilion)\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;\"\u003e6.58 × 6.37 × 5.57 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;\"\u003eBlue — Vivid Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eUnheated (no 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;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon) — GIA confirmed\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 — 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 #6233835339 (Sapphire Origin Report)\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: CG8356\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 2.04 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Square Cushion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style: Mixed Brilliant (modified brilliant crown, step cut pavilion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 6.58 × 6.37 × 5.57 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) — GIA confirmed (GIA Sapphire Origin Report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Unheated (no indications of heating)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Blue (Vivid Blue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #6233835339\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 GIA report is the exact, individual stone you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included with this Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Report #6233835339\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":42798903853123,"sku":"CG8356","price":8160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_08ae791e-c067-476e-8325-21d9a82948f4.jpg?v=1778352167"},{"product_id":"oval-blue-sapphire-gemstone-4-00ct-gia","title":"4.00 ct Natural Heated Blue Sapphire – Oval Cut | GIA Certified | Ceylon (Sri Lanka)","description":"\u003cp\u003e4.00 carat oval-cut blue sapphire, heat-treated, measuring 9.52 × 8.45 × 6.42 mm, from Sri Lanka (Ceylon). At exactly 4 carats, this is a genuinely significant weight specification for blue sapphire — a size with commanding visual presence in any setting. Accompanied by GIA Report #5232835332, a Sapphire Origin Report confirming weight, dimensions, color, transparency, treatment, and geographic origin (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-ye\/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 exactly 4.00 carats with a GIA-confirmed Ceylon origin, this is a genuinely commanding size for blue sapphire — the royal blue saturation and mixed brilliant cut give it real depth of color and life, and the documentation removes any guesswork about what you're buying.\"\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\u003eBlue is the most widely produced sapphire color on the market, so rarity here comes from the specific combination of qualities in this stone rather than the color category alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Blue with intense saturation is the most sought-after tone\/saturation combination for blue sapphire — much of the commercial supply runs noticeably lighter or grayer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vast majority of blue sapphire on the market is cut under 1 carat; a clean, well-proportioned stone at 4.00 carats becomes progressively harder to source as weight increases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat treatment is the standard, fully disclosed enhancement applied to the great majority of fine blue sapphire in the trade — permanent, does not affect durability, and disclosed here exactly as documented on the GIA report, with nothing hidden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e The mixed brilliant style — a modified brilliant crown for sparkle paired with a step-cut pavilion for color depth — takes more cutting skill and rough yield loss than a simple standard cut, and is less common on commercial-grade material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The GIA Sapphire Origin Report confirms Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin — a lab-verified origin call that isn't available for most stones sold on the open market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e No single factor here is exceedingly rare on its own — it's the combination of commanding size, saturated Royal Blue color, a skillfully executed cut, and GIA-confirmed Ceylon origin in one stone that makes it difficult to replace at this price point.\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\u003eConfirm the GIA report details in hand.\u003c\/strong\u003e Check that the report number, weight, dimensions, color, and stated heat treatment on GIA Report #5232835332 match the physical stone before finalizing your purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvaluate light performance for an oval brilliant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval cuts can show a dark \"bowtie\" effect or windowing near the center facets — view the stone in hand or on video across a few lighting angles to confirm even brightness across the face-up view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan the setting around the stone's proportions.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 9.52 × 8.45 mm with pointed ends, an oval benefits from prongs (or a protective bezel\/basket) positioned to guard the tips and girdle from chipping in daily wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstand the heated-vs-unheated tradeoff honestly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat treatment is a legitimate, widely accepted industry practice, not a defect — it typically makes fine color available at a more accessible price than a comparable unheated stone, and this store discloses it plainly rather than obscuring it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the Try Before You Buy option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/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-ye\/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-ye\/pages\/heated-vs-unheated\"\u003eHeated vs Unheated Sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/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-ye\/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-ye\/pages\/ceylon-sapphire-origin-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire Origin Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/oval-sapphire-guide\"\u003eOval Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/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;\"\u003eCG8363\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;\"\u003e4.00 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 Blue Sapphire (Corundum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eOval, Mixed Brilliant (modified brilliant crown, step-cut pavilion)\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;\"\u003e9.52 × 8.45 × 6.42 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eBlue (Royal Blue), 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;\"\u003eHeat treated (permanent, industry-standard, fully disclosed)\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) — GIA confirmed\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× (eye-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;\"\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 #5232835332\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: CG8363\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 4.00 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style: Mixed Brilliant (modified brilliant crown, step cut pavilion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 9.52 × 8.45 × 6.42 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) — GIA confirmed (GIA Sapphire Origin Report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heat treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Blue (Royal Blue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Minor inclusions under 10× (eye-clean) — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #5232835332\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 GIA report is the exact, individual stone you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included with this Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Report #5232835332\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":42798908211267,"sku":"CG8363","price":13200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_d7cdf1ee-4a50-46c7-a4c5-579f86c51f3c.jpg?v=1778352310"},{"product_id":"3-19-ct-cushion-deep-blue-sapphire-unheated-gia","title":"3.19 ct Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire – Cushion Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003e3.19 carat cushion-cut deep blue sapphire, natural and completely unheated, measuring 8.07 × 6.79 × 6.32 mm. Rich, saturated deep blue with strong brilliance across the cushion facets. Unheated and untreated: the color is entirely natural with no thermal modification of any kind. Accompanied by GIA Report #2235949149 confirming weight, dimensions, color, transparency, and unheated status. Geographic origin was not requested as part of this GIA report; the Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin noted below reflects our own sourcing documentation rather than a GIA origin determination.\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-ye\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"A 3+ carat unheated blue sapphire with GIA confirmation is something I see far less often than you'd think — most stones this size have been heat-treated to improve their color, so finding one this deeply saturated that never needed the furnace is genuinely uncommon. This is a stone I'd set aside for a client who wants the real, untouched thing.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e The overwhelming majority of commercial blue sapphire on the market today is heat-treated to enhance color and clarity. This stone is unheated, and GIA Report #2235949149 confirms that unheated status directly — at over 3 carats, natural-color unheated blue sapphire is a genuine rarity, not a marketing phrase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor saturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep, richly saturated blue achieved with no thermal treatment is harder to source than a comparably colored heated stone, since heating is often what pushes lower-grade rough into a marketable blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3.19 carats, this stone is well above the size at which most natural, unheated blue sapphires are found, making it uncommon relative to typical commercial goods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e With minor inclusions under 10× in our own assessment, this stone is notably clean for an unheated sapphire of this size — untreated stones typically retain more visible inclusions than their heated counterparts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independently verified by GIA, a top-tier gemological laboratory, for weight, dimensions, color, transparency, and unheated status — though it's worth noting the GIA report does not address origin. The Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin is based on our own sourcing documentation, not a GIA origin determination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unheated status, deep saturated color, size, and clarity rarely converge in one stone — and when they do, that combination, not any single factor alone, is what makes a sapphire like this difficult to replace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm treatment on paper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because heated stones vastly outnumber unheated ones in the market, and unheated sapphires command a real premium, always verify unheated status through an independent lab report when comparison shopping — never take a seller's word alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstand what the origin claim rests on:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone's Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin reflects our own sourcing documentation. GIA's report confirms weight, dimensions, color, transparency, and unheated status, but does not include an origin determination — so the origin claim, while credible, is seller-documented rather than independently lab-confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompare color consistently:\u003c\/strong\u003e View sapphires under the same lighting conditions (daylight-equivalent and incandescent) before comparing saturation and tone across listings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the cut, not just the carat weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone's mixed brilliant cut (modified brilliant crown, modified step cut pavilion) is designed to maximize brilliance in a cushion shape — a well-executed cut can make a stone face up larger and brighter than its raw measurements suggest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e We encourage you to view this stone in hand before committing. Reach out to arrange an in-person viewing or ask for additional photos and video under different lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/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-ye\/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-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/cushion-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eCushion Cut Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/pages\/ceylon-sapphire-origin-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire Origin Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/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-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/blue-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eBlue Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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;\"\u003eCG8298\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;\"\u003e3.19 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNatural Blue Sapphire (Corundum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCushion, Mixed Brilliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e8.07 × 6.79 × 6.32 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;\"\u003eDeep Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone — unheated\/untreated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon) — per seller documentation, not GIA-determined\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 #2235949149\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: CG8298\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 3.19 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Cushion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style: Mixed Brilliant (modified brilliant crown, modified step cut pavilion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 8.07 × 6.79 × 6.32 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) — per seller sourcing documentation, not a GIA origin determination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: None — unheated and untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Deep Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\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 #2235949149\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 GIA report is the exact, individual stone you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included with this Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Report #2235949149\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":42887340752963,"sku":"CG8298","price":4990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_62fe3059-58b5-493a-b34c-778eb031f2ed.jpg?v=1778308046"},{"product_id":"2-48-ct-blue-sapphire-gemstone-gia","title":"2.48 ct Natural Heated Blue Sapphire – Oval Cut | GIA Certified","description":"\u003cp\u003e2.48 carat oval-cut blue sapphire, heat-treated, measuring 8.51 × 6.91 × 5.34 mm. A commanding center-stone size with a broad face-up surface that displays the vivid royal blue color at full visual impact. Accompanied by GIA Report #2235709040, a Sapphire Report confirming weight, dimensions, color, transparency, 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-ye\/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 2.48 carat Ceylon sapphire hits the size where blue sapphires start reading as substantial center stones, and its vivid royal blue face-up color is exactly the saturation collectors look for in a well-heated stone. GIA Report #2235709040 backs the color and the treatment, so you're not taking our word for those; the clarity is our own assessment.\"\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\u003eRarity in blue sapphire rarely comes down to a single factor — it's the combination of size, color saturation, clarity, and verifiable documentation that separates an exceptional stone from an ordinary one. Here's how this particular sapphire measures up:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid royal blue is the color grade most buyers actively seek in blue sapphire, distinct from the pale, washed-out blues or overly dark, blackish tones that make up much of the market's lower-grade production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 2.48 carats, this stone sits above the 1-2 carat range where most natural blue sapphire on the market is concentrated, and supply thins out meaningfully with each additional carat gained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone is heated, which is standard practice for the overwhelming majority of blue sapphire in the trade and is fully disclosed on its GIA report. Heating isn't what makes a stone rare here — the rarity lies in the clarity and saturation the heating process was able to achieve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eye-clean, with minor inclusions under 10× — our own assessment, not a GIA grade — this stone shows no inclusions visible face-up, a clarity level that isn't a given even among heated stones of comparable size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Backed by a GIA Sapphire Report, from gemology's most widely trusted independent laboratory, confirming weight, dimensions, color, and treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Size above 2 carats, vivid saturated color, eye-clean clarity, and independent GIA documentation together place this stone well ahead of typical market examples — even though heat treatment alone is not the source of that rarity.\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\u003eMatch the setting to the size:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 8.51 × 6.91 × 5.34 mm, this oval will present as a substantial center stone in most ring styles, so choose a prong or bezel setting that shows off the profile rather than crowding it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat treatment here is standard and permanent:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone has been heated, the accepted industry-standard practice used on the vast majority of blue sapphire worldwide. The effect is permanent, and GIA documents it transparently on the report — it is not a defect, simply standard treatment disclosed in full.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview the GIA report before finalizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e GIA Report #2235709040 confirms this stone's weight, dimensions, color, and treatment; the clarity is our own assessment. Cross-check these figures against the listing before you buy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan for appraisal and insurance:\u003c\/strong\u003e A stone of this size and origin is worth having independently appraised and insured once it's set, especially if the ring will be worn daily.\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-ye\/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-ye\/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-ye\/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-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/oval-sapphire-guide\"\u003eOval Sapphire — The Complete Guide to the Most Popular Sapphire Cut\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/pages\/ceylon-sapphire-origin-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire — Why Sri Lanka Origin Matters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-sapphire-heat-treatment-works\"\u003eHow Sapphire Heat Treatment Works — Temperature, Process, and What Changes Inside the Stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/pages\/heated-vs-unheated\"\u003eHeated vs Unheated Sapphire — What's the Difference?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003eCustom Sapphire Rings — The Complete Guide to Designing Your Own\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eCG8301\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;\"\u003e2.48 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNatural Blue Sapphire (Corundum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eOval, Mixed Brilliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e8.51 × 6.91 × 5.34 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eBlue (Vivid Royal Blue)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\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)\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× (eye-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;\"\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 #2235709040\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: CG8301\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 2.48 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style: Mixed Brilliant (modified brilliant crown, step cut pavilion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 8.51 × 6.91 × 5.34 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Blue (Vivid Royal Blue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Minor inclusions under 10× (eye-clean) — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #2235709040\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 GIA report is the exact, individual stone you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included with this Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Report #2235709040\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":42887370342467,"sku":"CG8301","price":6944.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_655725af-1806-4ae1-9ba5-e7421dfd2a83.jpg?v=1777536660"},{"product_id":"3-08-ct-emerald-cut-ceylon-blue-sapphire-gia","title":"3.08 ct Natural Heated Blue Sapphire – Step Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural \u003cspan\u003e3.08 \u003c\/span\u003e carat blue sapphire in a step cut (similar to emerald cut), from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), heat treated, with GIA Report #1232980230. Ceylon blue sapphire at 3+ carats in a step-cut format is an unusual and architecturally distinctive specification — step facets create a hall-of-mirrors depth effect in the vivid blue rather than the surface brilliance of a brilliant cut, emphasizing the stone's color saturation and interior clarity. GIA Report #1232980230 confirms the Ceylon origin, weight, dimensions, and heat-treatment status.\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-ye\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"A 3+ carat Ceylon blue in step cut is a deliberate choice for buyers who want depth over sparkle — the parallel facets let you look straight into the stone's color rather than breaking it into fire. At Loupe Clean clarity, this stone has nothing to hide, which is exactly what a step cut demands.\"\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\u003eBlue is the most recognized and most produced sapphire color, so rarity here isn't about the hue — it's about the specific combination of cut, size, and clarity this stone brings together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic, saturated Ceylon blue — the benchmark color for the category, with the broadest and most enduring demand of any sapphire hue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Step cutting is a minority format for sapphire; most Ceylon blue on the market is brilliant or mixed-cut. A well-executed step cut at this size is a less common specification, and it puts far more demand on clarity than a brilliant cut does, since there's no faceting to hide inclusions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3.08 carats, this stone is well past the 1-carat range where most sapphire supply concentrates — clean material in the 3+ carat range becomes progressively harder to source as size increases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loupe Clean in our own assessment — no inclusions visible even under magnification. This is the clarity tier a step cut needs to work, since the open facets show straight through the stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heated — standard, widely accepted practice for blue sapphire, disclosed honestly here and not a rarity factor in itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Backed by a GIA report that confirms weight, dimensions, treatment, and a Ceylon origin opinion — a more rigorous standard of documentation than many stones in this size range carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individually, a step cut, a 3+ carat size, and Loupe Clean clarity are each somewhat uncommon in blue sapphire; a stone that combines all three with GIA-documented Ceylon origin is a meaningfully harder specification to replace than its color alone would suggest.\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 it for clarity first, sparkle second:\u003c\/strong\u003e Step cuts are chosen for depth and color, not brilliance — view this stone (or its video) with that expectation rather than comparing it to a brilliant-cut sapphire's fire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect the corners in your setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated step-cut stones have exposed corners that are more vulnerable to chipping than a rounded outline. A setting with corner prongs or a protective bezel at the corners is the standard recommendation for a stone this shape and size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm the dimensions fit your design:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 8.60 × 6.45 × 5.91 mm, this is a substantial stone — check a prospective mounting's stated stone dimensions before ordering, especially for a custom build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview the GIA report directly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Request and review Report #1232980230 to confirm the treatment and origin opinion match what's described here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the Try Before You Buy option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/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-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/emerald-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eEmerald Cut Sapphire — The Complete Guide to the Step Cut That Shows Everything\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-cut-affects-sapphire\"\u003eHow Cut Affects a Sapphire — And Why It Matters More Than Most Buyers Realize\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-sapphire-heat-treatment-works\"\u003eHow Sapphire Heat Treatment Works — Temperature, Process, and What Changes Inside the Stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/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-ye\/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-ye\/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-ye\/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;\"\u003eCG8443\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;\"\u003e3.08 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNatural Blue Sapphire (Corundum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eStep Cut (elongated, emerald-shaped outline)\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;\"\u003e8.60 × 6.45 × 5.91 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eBlue, Medium Intense (Fine Ceylon Blue)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\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) — per GIA Report #1232980230\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 — 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 #1232980230\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 3.08 ct Step-Cut Ceylon Blue Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep-cut Ceylon blue sapphire at 3 carats is chosen by buyers who value architectural precision over sparkle — who want the color depth and interior character of step facets in the world's most recognized sapphire color. At this size, the step-cut blue creates a bold, dignified presence that rounds and cushions cannot replicate. GIA Report #1232980230 documents the Ceylon origin that this color profile deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA-Confirmed Ceylon Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGIA Report #1232980230 confirms Sri Lanka origin, weight, dimensions, and heat-treatment status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep-Cut Architectural Format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep facets in Ceylon blue create interior depth over sparkle — an unusual and refined aesthetic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3+ Carat Statement Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt this scale the step-cut blue has a commanding architectural presence in any setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid Ceylon Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe characteristic vivid, bright blue associated with Sri Lankan fine sapphire production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable for Daily Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 3.08 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Step Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Ceylon (Sri Lanka) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heat Treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Loupe Clean — no visible inclusions even under magnification — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #1232980230\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 3.08 ct step-cut Ceylon blue sapphire has been hand-selected for the vividness and evenness of its blue — a quality the step-cut format demands, since step facets showcase the interior rather than masking it with brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Customers Love This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA Documentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceylon origin confirmed by GIA Report #1232980230.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep-Cut Distinction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Architectural format in the world's most recognized sapphire color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3+ Carat Presence:\u003c\/strong\u003e The scale where step-cut blue makes a truly commanding statement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceylon origin, treatment disclosed honestly, GIA Report #1232980230.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 3.08 ct step-cut Ceylon blue sapphire means choosing the architectural format in the benchmark sapphire color at a statement size, backed by GIA Report #1232980230.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 3.08 ct Ceylon Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt deco or architectural engagement ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement pendant in art deco setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of GIA-documented Ceylon blue sapphires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestment in 3+ carat documented Ceylon blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignificant anniversary or milestone commission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43232612384835,"sku":"CG8443","price":8656.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8443001.jpg?v=1779989717"},{"product_id":"1-75-ct-round-ceylon-blue-sapphire-heat-treated-gia","title":"1.75 ct Natural Heat-Treated Blue Sapphire – Round Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.75 ct blue sapphire with a round outline, heat treated, documented by GIA Sapphire Origin Report #2243032036. The report records the weight, measurements of 6.57 - 6.78 x 5.07 mm, color Blue, Heated under Additional Results, and a cutting style of Modified Brilliant Cut on the crown over a Step Cut pavilion — a mixed cut rather than a plain round brilliant. 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. Clarity is our own assessment: GIA colored-stone reports carry no clarity grade.\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-ye\/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 stone is how honestly it performs for what it is — a GIA-documented Sri Lankan blue at a size and price where a buyer can own a fully documented sapphire rather than a described one. The outline is even, the blue holds up under mixed lighting, and there's nothing about it you need to look past.\"\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\u003eThis is a classic Sri Lankan blue sapphire, GIA-documented, and heated — the report records Heated under Additional Results. It is not a one-in-a-thousand phenomenon stone, and we won't describe it as one. What it does offer are things you can check against the document rather than take on trust:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSri Lankan Origin, Given by GIA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGIA Sapphire Origin Report #2243032036 gives Sri Lanka as the geographic origin. GIA prints on the report that any statement on geographic origin is an expert opinion based on a collection of observations and analytical data, so we quote it as an opinion and never as a confirmation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Mixed Cut, Not a Plain Round Brilliant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe report records two cutting styles: a Modified Brilliant Cut crown over a Step Cut pavilion. Brilliant facets on top divide returning light finely; step facets below return it in broader planes. The round outline measures 6.57 - 6.78 mm across.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEye-Clean Clarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe assess this stone as eye clean — no inclusions visible to the unaided eye. That is our own assessment, 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\u003cbr\u003eThe Additional Results field of GIA Report #2243032036 reads Heated. That is what the document records about heating; it is not a statement that no other treatment was applied, and we do not present it as one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumented, Not Just Described\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight, measurements, color, cutting style and heating can all be checked against GIA Report #2243032036 rather than taken on a seller's word, and the origin can be read there as GIA's opinion. Clarity is the exception: that is our own assessment, and GIA issues no clarity grade for colored stones.\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 buying this stone, or any round-cut Ceylon blue sapphire in this size range:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm the Lab Report Matches the Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlways check that the GIA report number (2243032036) and its stated measurements match the physical stone before you buy — we encourage you to review the report alongside the listing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Is Not the Only Question to Ask\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeating is routine in the sapphire trade, and the Additional Results field of GIA Report #2243032036 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\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound Outlines Favor Certain Settings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA round outline works well in solitaire, halo, and three-stone settings; if you have a specific ring style in mind, confirm the 6.57 - 6.78 x 5.07 mm diameter suits your setting's head size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompare Price Per Carat, Not Just Total Price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDivide the asking price by the carat weight before comparing listings. Price per carat is the figure that makes stones of different sizes comparable, and it is the one to benchmark against other GIA-documented Sri Lankan sapphires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsk About Setting Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf this stone is destined for an engagement ring, discuss prong height and metal choice with your jeweler before setting. Mohs 9 measures scratch resistance rather than resistance to a knock; GIA's report lists corundum's toughness as excellent, but a step-cut pavilion still needs its edges protected.\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-ye\/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-ye\/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-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-sapphire-heat-treatment-works\"\u003eHow Sapphire Heat Treatment Works — Temperature, Process, and What Changes Inside the Stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/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-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/is-a-round-sapphire-good-for-an-engagement-ring-cut-color-and-what-to-know-before-you-buy\"\u003eIs a Round Sapphire Good for an Engagement Ring? Cut, Color, and What to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ye\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/blue-sapphire-engagement-ring-guide-what-every-buyer-should-know-before-purchasing\"\u003eBlue Sapphire Engagement Ring Guide: What Every Buyer Should Know Before Purchasing\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;\"\u003eCG8457\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;\"\u003e1.75 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 \/ 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;\"\u003eRound — Modified Brilliant Cut crown, Step Cut pavilion (a mixed cut)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e6.57 - 6.78 x 5.07 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 #2243032036)\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;\"\u003eEye 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; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eGIA Sapphire Origin Report #2243032036\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 Round Ceylon Blue Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA round outline sets easily, and at 1.75 carats and 6.57 - 6.78 mm across this stone suits a ring or a pendant without a bespoke head. What the GIA report gives you beyond that is unusual for the price: the color call, the two cutting styles, 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 #2243032036 gives Sri Lanka as the geographic origin, and records the weight, measurements, color, cutting styles and heating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound Outline, Mixed Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Modified Brilliant Cut crown over a Step Cut pavilion, as recorded on the report, in a round outline that sets easily in rings, pendants and earrings.\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 #2243032036 reads Heated. Heating is routine in the sapphire trade; the document is what puts this stone's status beyond argument.\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. GIA's report lists 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\u003eCarat Weight: 1.75 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Round — Modified Brilliant Cut crown, Step Cut pavilion (a mixed cut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 6.57 - 6.78 x 5.07 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka — GIA geographic origin opinion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heated (GIA Sapphire Origin Report #2243032036)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Sapphire Origin Report #2243032036\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale — scratch resistance; a corundum species constant\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 #2243032036\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 1.75 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 or solitaire necklace\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":43488624279619,"sku":"CG8457","price":2816.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8457001.jpg?v=1783090229"},{"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-ye\/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-ye\/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-ye\/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-ye\/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-ye\/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-ye\/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-ye\/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":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8458001.jpg?v=1783090579"}],"url":"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/en-ye\/collections\/gia-certified-blue-sapphires-collection.oembed","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}