{"title":"Blue Sapphire - Natural Loose Stones in Every Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue sapphire is the world's most iconic colored gemstone — corundum colored by trace iron and titanium, prized for its depth of color, 9 on the Mohs scale durability, and a 2,500-year history of royal and ceremonial significance. This is our complete blue sapphire collection: natural, hand-selected loose stones from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Madagascar, and other classic sapphire origins, covering every shade of blue from pale denim to vivid royal and the rare cornflower hue collectors hunt for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEvery blue, every cut\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlue sapphire ranges far wider than most buyers realize. Pale blue and denim blue offer quiet, wearable elegance at accessible prices. Medium-tone vivid blue is the daily-wear sweet spot. \u003cstrong\u003eCornflower\u003c\/strong\u003e — a velvety, slightly violet-leaning blue with strong saturation that holds its color from daylight to candlelight — is the most coveted hue and commands the highest prices. \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal blue\u003c\/strong\u003e is darker and more saturated, prized for dramatic statement pieces. This collection brings them all together so you can compare across the full range in one place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTreatment and certification, disclosed on every stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery product page states treatment status clearly. Many of our blue sapphires are \u003cstrong\u003eunheated\u003c\/strong\u003e — meaning they show their natural color with no thermal treatment at all. Unheated stones are significantly rarer and carry greater collectible and investment value. Stones that have been heat-treated (the only treatment we accept in our inventory) are disclosed as such. Premium pieces ship with \u003cstrong\u003eGIA reports\u003c\/strong\u003e documenting weight, dimensions, treatment status, and origin where determinable. Independent lab reports accompany most other stones. Nothing is sold without honest disclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a blue sapphire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHue.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cornflower and royal blue command the highest prices. Pale blue, denim blue, and silvery blue offer quiet elegance at more accessible levels. Stones leaning toward green or gray are valued less — we disclose these honestly in our color descriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturation over tone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid saturation matters more than darkness. A medium-tone highly-saturated blue outperforms a darker stone with grayish undertones every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut.\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval and cushion dominate engagement-ring demand. Emerald and radiant cuts suit modern geometric settings. Round cuts are designer favorites for calibrated work. We carry every standard cut and a growing range of fancy cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sub-carat blue sapphires are widely available under $1,000. One-carat stones typically range from the mid-three-figures to low-four-figures depending on hue and treatment. Two-carat and above moves quickly into premium and investment territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying Loose Blue Sapphire Online\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery blue sapphire in this collection is sold loose (unset), so you can have it mounted by your own jeweler or through our \u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003ecustom ring commissioning service\u003c\/a\u003e. Buying loose blue sapphire online lets you compare hue, saturation, and treatment status side by side before committing — something that's much harder to do in person at a single jewelry counter. Each listing includes full specifications (dimensions, weight, treatment, and origin where determinable) plus standardized photography, and premium pieces ship with independent GIA reports so you can verify what you're buying before it arrives. Every stone qualifies for free US shipping and our 14-day return policy — browse our \u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/collections\/teal-sapphire-gemstones-unheated-blue-green-stones\"\u003eteal sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/collections\/green-sapphire-gemstones-unheated-emerald-alternative\"\u003egreen sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e collections too if you're comparing blue against its closest color relatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEngagement rings and design work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSapphire's hardness makes it second only to diamond for daily wear, which is why it has become the leading natural alternative for engagement rings. Custom jewelers and designers value our matched pairs and calibrated dimensions for bespoke work; see our \u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/collections\/matched-gemstone-pairs\"\u003ematched pairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Collectors typically look for unheated origin, GIA documentation, and rarer hue ranges — those stones tend to move quickly when they list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLearn about blue sapphires\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur education hub covers everything you need to buy blue sapphires with confidence. Start with the guides most relevant to blue:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlue sapphire buying guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/blue-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eBlue Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e — the complete deep dive on blue specifically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eUltimate Sapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e — the central hub for all sapphire education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-pricing-explained\"\u003eSapphire Pricing Explained\u003c\/a\u003e — what drives cost per carat and why two similar blues can be 5× apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/interactive-sapphire-color-chart\"\u003eInteractive Sapphire Color Chart\u003c\/a\u003e — compare blue against every other sapphire color side by side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEngagement rings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-choose-sapphire-engagement-ring\"\u003eHow to Choose a Sapphire for Your Engagement Ring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003eHow to Commission a Custom Ring\u003c\/a\u003e — our jewelry division builds it around your stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/the-best-sapphire-cut-for-an-engagement-ring-explained\"\u003eBest Cut for an Engagement Ring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-size-sapphire-is-best-for-an-engagement-ring-carat-weight-millimetres-and-how-to-choose\"\u003eWhat Size Sapphire Is Best?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/loose-sapphires-vs-preset-rings\"\u003eLoose Sapphires vs. Preset Rings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/best-sapphire-color-for-skin-tone\"\u003eBest Sapphire Color for Your Skin Tone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-care-for-a-sapphire-engagement-ring-cleaning-storage-and-what-to-avoid\"\u003eHow to Care for a Sapphire Engagement Ring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTreatment and science\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eWhat Is an Unheated Sapphire?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-sapphire-heat-treatment-works\"\u003eHow Sapphire Heat Treatment Works\u003c\/a\u003e — furnaces, temperatures, and what changes inside the stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/beryllium-diffusion-sapphires-explained\"\u003eBeryllium Diffusion Explained\u003c\/a\u003e — and why we don't carry it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-read-sapphire-inclusions\"\u003eHow to Read Sapphire Inclusions\u003c\/a\u003e — silk, fingerprints, zircon halos, and what they tell you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eHow to Read a GIA Sapphire Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin and sourcing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/ceylon-sapphire-complete-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire Complete Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/montana-sapphire-vs-ceylon-sapphire\"\u003eMontana Sapphire vs. Ceylon Sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/madagascar-sapphire-guide\"\u003eMadagascar Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/ratnapura-gem-market-how-sapphires-are-traded\"\u003eThe Ratnapura Gem Market\u003c\/a\u003e — how sapphires are traded at the source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/art-of-pit-mining-gemstones-sri-lanka\"\u003ePit Mining in Sri Lanka\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/faceting-sapphires\"\u003eFaceting Sapphires\u003c\/a\u003e — the cutting process from rough to finished stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComparisons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-vs-diamond-engagement-rings-the-real-differences-and-how-to-choose-the-right-sapphire\"\u003eSapphire vs. Diamond\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-vs-emerald-engagement-ring\"\u003eSapphire vs. Emerald\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-vs-moissanite-vs-lab-diamond\"\u003eSapphire vs. Moissanite vs. Lab Diamond\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-vs-spinel-collectors-guide\"\u003eSapphire vs. Spinel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJyotish (Vedic astrology)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue sapphire (Neelam) is the prescribed gemstone for Saturn (Shani) in Vedic astrology — the most powerful planetary prescription. Strict requirements apply: natural, unheated, eye-clean, vivid, 1.50ct+, Ceylon origin. See our \u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/buying-sapphires-for-jyotish-vedic-astrology\"\u003eJyotish Sapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore more collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor Sri Lanka-origin stones specifically, browse our \u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/collections\/ceylon-blue-sapphire-natural-unheated-sri-lankan-stones\"\u003eCeylon blue sapphire collection\u003c\/a\u003e. For unheated-only stones, see \u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/collections\/ceylon-blue-sapphire-natural-unheated-sri-lankan-stones\"\u003euntreated blue sapphires\u003c\/a\u003e. Comparing blue sapphire with other precious colored stones? See our GIA-documented \u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/collections\/ruby-gemstones-loose-stones-gia-certification\"\u003eruby collection\u003c\/a\u003e — same corundum family, different trace element, similarly rare at fine quality. Or explore the complete \u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/collections\/all-sapphire-gemstones\"\u003enatural loose sapphire catalog\u003c\/a\u003e across every color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHave a question about a specific stone, or want help choosing between two? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:crescentgems@gmail.com\"\u003ecrescentgems@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e — we reply within one business day. Every loose stone qualifies for our 14-day return policy. Select pieces are available through our \u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/collections\/try-before-you-buy-loose-gemstone\"\u003eTry-On program\u003c\/a\u003e — see the stone in hand before you commit. Free US shipping on every order; international shipping via FedEx and UPS.\u003c\/p\u003e","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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/cushion-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eCushion Cut Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/pages\/heated-vs-unheated\"\u003eHeated vs Unheated Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/pages\/ceylon-sapphire-origin-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire Origin Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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":true}],"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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/pages\/ceylon-sapphire-origin-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire Origin Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_9ad5109f-8fdb-44c7-abfe-2aeec56391c2.jpg?v=1779990307"},{"product_id":"1-28-ct-oval-ceylon-blue-sapphire-unheated","title":"1.28 ct Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire – Oval Cut | AGCL Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003e1.28 carat oval-cut blue sapphire, unheated, measuring 6.48 × 5.42 × 4.70 mm. A medium-intense blue with strong brilliance across the mixed brilliant faceting. Origin is presented as the store's own assessment of Sri Lanka (Ceylon), as the AGCL report does not address geographic origin. Accompanied by AGCL Report #M2511398, confirming weight, dimensions, color, and treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"What stands out on this 1.28 carat oval is the pairing of true unheated color with a medium-intense Ceylon blue saturation — that combination gets harder to find as stone size increases, and this one holds it cleanly at just over a carat.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnheated blue sapphires that hold a strong, well-saturated Ceylon blue at this size make up a small slice of what actually reaches the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-intense \"Ceylon Blue\" is the saturation level most buyers picture when they think of fine blue sapphire — many stones on the market run either too dark and inky or too pale to hit this tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.28 carats, clean, well-proportioned ovals with strong, even saturation are noticeably less available than smaller melee-sized stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e The large majority of blue sapphires sold today are heat-treated to improve or standardize color and clarity; this stone is unheated, so its color and clarity are entirely natural.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone is accompanied by an AGCL report confirming weight, dimensions, color, and treatment. The report does not address geographic origin, so the Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin listed here reflects Crescent Gems' own assessment rather than a lab-confirmed origin determination — worth knowing if origin-specific documentation matters to you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e It's the combination of natural unheated color, strong Ceylon-blue saturation, and independent lab documentation together — not any one factor alone — that makes a stone like this difficult to replace once sold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck light performance across the shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval mixed-brilliant cuts like this one depend on the pavilion facets to return light evenly along the elongated outline — view the stone from a few angles to confirm consistent brilliance rather than dark \"bowtie\" zones at the ends of the oval.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm the fit before mounting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 6.48 × 5.42 × 4.70 mm, this stone will suit most standard oval prong or halo settings, but share the exact dimensions with your jeweler or with Crescent Gems before committing to a mount, especially for bezel styles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify treatment claims independently.\u003c\/strong\u003e When comparison-shopping, ask any seller to show a current lab report that explicitly states \"no heat\" or \"unheated\" rather than relying on a listing description alone — this stone's AGCL report does exactly that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh the rarity premium.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because unheated stones with this level of saturation are less common at this carat weight (see Rarity Analysis above), expect unheated examples to carry a premium over comparable heated stones when comparing prices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the Try Before You Buy option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eUnheated Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/natural-sapphires-online-premium-gemstones\"\u003eHow to Buy Natural Sapphires Online: What Certification Actually Tells You\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-vs-tanzanite\"\u003eBlue Sapphire vs. Tanzanite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8330\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e1.28 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNatural Blue Sapphire (Corundum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eOval, Mixed Brilliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e6.48 × 5.42 × 4.70 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eBlue (Ceylon Blue)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eUnheated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon) — store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL report\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eEye-clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eAGCL Report #M2511398\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: CG8330\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.28 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style: Mixed Brilliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 6.48 × 5.42 × 4.70 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) (store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Unheated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Blue (Ceylon Blue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: AGCL Report #M2511398\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately to avoid surface contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove before heavy physical activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a single natural gemstone, not a manufactured or lab-created replica — no two sapphires form with identical color, inclusions, and internal character. Once this stone sells, it's gone; there is no duplicate. What you see documented on the AGCL report is the exact, individual stone you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included with this Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAGCL Report #M2511398\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemstone packed in a gem sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42665943957571,"sku":"CG8330","price":1584.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_d6dc8bbc-bd53-4c92-88b4-1cc10e67b85f.jpg?v=1779990330"},{"product_id":"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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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":true}],"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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eUnheated Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/ceylon-sapphire-complete-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire Origin Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/image-2.jpg?v=1785416885"},{"product_id":"1-21-ct-trillion-shape-blue-sapphire","title":"1.21 ct Natural Heated Blue Sapphire – Trillion (Trilliant) Cut","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.21 carat blue sapphire in a trillion (trilliant) cut, heat treated. Trillion-cut blue sapphire is one of the less common format combinations in the market — most blue sapphires are cut oval or cushion for weight efficiency, so a true trillion represents a deliberate shape choice. The three-sided geometric outline of the trillion produces a face-up footprint significantly larger than the carat weight suggests, and the equal-sided triangular form has a bold, architectural character that stands apart from conventional engagement ring shapes.\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=\"\/fr-be\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"This 1.21 ct trillion-cut blue sapphire combines a dark, richly saturated Ceylon blue with a step-cut triangular silhouette — a shape combination genuinely uncommon in the blue sapphire market, where most material is cut oval or cushion.\"\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\u003eBlue is the most produced sapphire color overall, so scarcity in this category comes primarily from cut and saturation rather than color itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone's dark, richly saturated blue (marketed as Royal Blue) sits toward the deeper end of the desirable blue range, distinct from the lighter or grayer blues common in commercial material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.21 ct, this is a solid, above-1-carat center-stone weight for blue sapphire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat treatment is standard for the vast majority of blue sapphire on the market — this stone's treatment status is typical for the category, not a scarcity factor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e The trillion (three-sided) format is a deliberate minority choice — most blue sapphire rough is cut oval or cushion for weight retention, so a true trillion-cut center stone is genuinely uncommon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graded by FGL; no report number is recorded in this stone's product data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the pairing of a dark, saturated blue with the uncommon trillion cut — not the color alone — that makes this stone difficult to duplicate in the broader blue sapphire 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\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eView the stone in daylight and under warm indoor light —\u003c\/strong\u003e dark saturated blues can read almost inky under low light, so confirm the tone works in the lighting where you'll wear it most.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt 7.05 x 6.30mm with three pointed corners,\u003c\/strong\u003e this stone requires a setting with V-prong or protected corner tips — standard for trillion cuts but worth confirming with your jeweler before mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen comparison-shopping,\u003c\/strong\u003e confirm heat treatment disclosure and lab source in writing, and ask whether any comparable stone offered is a true trillion or a modified triangular cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh the scarcity noted above,\u003c\/strong\u003e since a true trillion-cut center stone in a dark, saturated blue is harder to source than an oval or cushion of the same color and weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the Try Before You Buy option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eUnheated Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-care-for-a-sapphire-engagement-ring-cleaning-storage-and-what-to-avoid\"\u003eHow to Care for a Sapphire Engagement Ring\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;\"\u003eCG8228\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;\"\u003e1.21 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;\"\u003eTrillion (Trilliant), Step Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e7.05 x 6.30 x 4.03 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;\"\u003eBlue, Royal Blue (Dark 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\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;\"\u003eSlightly Included (our own assessment, not a lab grade)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eFGL — report number not listed in product data\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 1.21 ct Trillion Blue Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrillion-cut blue sapphire is the format for buyers who want a blue sapphire that reads immediately different from the oval-and-cushion majority. The trillion shape is typically seen as a side stone, but at 1.21 carats it makes a distinctive and fully practical center stone — particularly for east-west settings and contemporary minimalist designs. The three sharp corners require protective V-prong or bezel tips, which are standard in trillion settings.\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\u003eTrillion Cut Distinction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBold geometric outline — the format that most immediately differentiates from conventional sapphire shapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Face-Up for the Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe trillion's triangular outline reads larger face-up than oval or cushion at the same carat weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeylon Blue Hue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe classic vivid blue associated with Sri Lankan 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 — though corner protection is important in ring settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContemporary Design Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe trillion format suits modern, minimalist, and architectural jewelry design.\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: 1.21 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Trillion (Trilliant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heat Treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Slightly Included (our own assessment, not a lab grade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.21 ct trillion blue sapphire has been hand-selected for the evenness of its blue and the symmetry of its three-sided cut — the two factors that define a well-cut trillion.\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\u003eGeometric Distinction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The trillion format is immediately distinctive among sapphire center stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Face-Up Presence:\u003c\/strong\u003e The triangular outline maximizes apparent size for the carat weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContemporary Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suits modern and minimalist designs that avoid conventional shapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treatment disclosed honestly, stone hand-selected for cut symmetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 1.21 ct trillion blue sapphire means choosing the format that makes the most immediate statement — bold geometry in the most recognized sapphire color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.21 ct Trillion Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEast-west engagement ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeometric pendant design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-stone ring center stone flanked by baguettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary minimalist jewelry commission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of unusual-cut sapphires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42665947758659,"sku":"CG8228","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/stone_CG8228_image-1.jpg?v=1778351201"},{"product_id":"1-62-ct-round-ceylon-blue-sapphire","title":"1.61 ct Natural Heated Blue Sapphire – Round Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.61 carat blue sapphire in a round shape, from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), heat treated, GIA Report #2241017779. This stone is cut with a brilliant-faceted crown over a step-cut pavilion — a modified round brilliant construction that combines strong face-up sparkle with the color depth step facets bring to the body of the stone. Ceylon blue is the benchmark color profile for the variety. At 1.61 carats, this sits solidly in the center stone range for engagement rings and pendants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"The brilliant crown over a step-cut pavilion is a construction I look for in fine Ceylon rough — it keeps the color saturation you see in this stone's vivid blue while still giving the face-up sparkle round cuts are chosen for. GIA Report #2241017779 backs both the Sri Lankan origin and the heat treatment on this one.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few factors combine to set this particular stone apart within the round Ceylon blue sapphire category:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceylon blue is the color benchmark buyers reference when they picture \"blue sapphire\" — this stone carries a vivid saturation of that hue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.61 carats it sits in the strong center-stone range for round sapphires, large enough to read clearly at wearing distance without moving into rarer, steeply-priced multi-carat territory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat treated, a standard and widely accepted enhancement for sapphire, disclosed directly on the GIA report rather than left for the buyer to guess at.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e The modified round brilliant construction — brilliant crown, step-cut pavilion — is a deliberate cutting choice used to hold color and weight together in fine rough, rather than a compromise cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e GIA Report #2241017779 independently confirms weight, dimensions, cut, treatment, and the Sri Lanka origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Ceylon-origin, GIA-documented round blue sapphire at a solid center-stone weight is the combination most buyers are actually searching for when they shop for a blue sapphire, which keeps demand — and resale liquidity — for stones like this one comparatively strong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eView it in natural or daylight-balanced light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceylon blue can shift subtly under warm incandescent lighting versus daylight, so judge the saturation under both if possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm your setting can accommodate the dimensions.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 6.92–7.09 x 4.47 mm, this round stone will need a setting sized to those exact measurements, not a generic \"1.5 ct round\" estimate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen comparison shopping, check that the treatment is disclosed on a lab report\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than just stated in a listing — heat treatment should be confirmed by the certifying lab, not assumed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh availability against the Rarity Analysis above.\u003c\/strong\u003e GIA-documented Ceylon round blues in this size and saturation move steadily, so pieces with full documentation like this one don't tend to stay listed indefinitely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the Try Before You Buy option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eUnheated Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8133\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;\"\u003e1.61 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 \/ Natural 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;\"\u003eRound \/ Modified Round 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;\"\u003e6.92 - 7.09 x 4.47 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\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;\"\u003eInclusions visible under 10× — minor inclusions, eye-clean at typical viewing distance — 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 #2241017779\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 1.61 ct Round Ceylon Blue Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound is the format most buyers default to when specifying a blue sapphire engagement ring, and Ceylon blue is the origin that produces the most consistently vivid blue at the commercial level. This particular stone's modified round brilliant cut — brilliant crown, step-cut pavilion — is a construction cutters use to preserve carat weight and color saturation in fine rough. GIA Report #2241017779 confirms the cut, weight, dimensions, and heat treatment. At 1.61 carats, this stone has enough face-up surface to display the blue clearly at wearing distance in any setting.\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\u003eCeylon Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSri Lanka — GIA Report #2241017779 confirms the geographic origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModified Round Brilliant Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrilliant crown facets deliver face-up sparkle; the step-cut pavilion adds color depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong Center Stone Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.61 carats in a round — visible and impactful in any engagement or pendant setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner-Ready Format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRound is the most common engagement ring setting format, usable without custom fabrication.\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: 1.61 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Modified Round Brilliant (brilliant crown, step-cut pavilion)\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: Inclusions visible under 10× — minor inclusions, eye-clean at typical viewing distance — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #2241017779\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.61 ct round Ceylon blue sapphire has been hand-selected for the vividness of its blue and the brilliance its faceted crown delivers — the combination that most buyers mean when they say they want a blue sapphire.\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\u003eCeylon Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e The source that defines what fine blue sapphire looks like.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModified Round Brilliant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant crown facets for sparkle, step-cut pavilion for color depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits the most common engagement setting without custom work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treatment disclosed honestly, GIA Report #2241017779 confirms origin and quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 1.61 ct round Ceylon blue sapphire means choosing the combination — origin, cut, and size — that most consistently delivers what buyers want from a blue sapphire center stone, backed by GIA Report #2241017779.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.61 ct Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom pendant solitaire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalo ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeptember birthstone gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnniversary gift at the fine jewelry level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42665947791427,"sku":"CG8133","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/stone_CG8133_image-1.jpg?v=1778350320"},{"product_id":"1-04-ct-marquise-blue-sapphire-ceylon","title":"1.04 ct Natural Heated Blue Sapphire – Marquise Cut | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.04 carat blue sapphire in a marquise cut, from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), heat treated. Marquise-cut blue sapphire is an unusual combination — the pointed-oval outline is rare in colored stones because the two sharp tips are structurally vulnerable and lose weight relative to oval or cushion cuts. When well-executed, however, a marquise is the format that elongates the finger most dramatically of any cut shape, and the elongated face-up footprint makes the stone read significantly larger than its carat weight suggests.\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=\"\/fr-be\/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\"Marquise is a shape you don't see often in blue sapphire — the pointed tips cost the cutter yield — so finding one at 1.04 ct with even, medium-intense blue saturation and no visible tip damage is a genuine find for buyers who want an elongated silhouette.\"\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\u003eBlue is the most common sapphire color overall, but marquise is one of the least common cuts applied to blue sapphire because the pointed ends sacrifice rough yield that ovals and cushions preserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-intense, saturated blue with no significant gray modifier — a solidly desirable tone, though not at the rarest \"royal blue\" hue position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.04 ct is a practical center-stone weight, but marquise cutting typically yields smaller finished stones from the same rough than round or oval cuts — 1+ carat marquise blue sapphire is less commonly seen than 1+ carat oval.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat treatment is standard and disclosed for this stone, consistent with the overwhelming majority of commercial blue sapphire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e The marquise shape itself is the standout rarity factor here — most cutters favor oval or cushion for blue sapphire rough to maximize both weight retention and market demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certification and report details were not provided in this stone's product data; buyers should request current lab documentation if certification matters to their purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e It's the uncommon pairing of a genuine marquise cut with even, medium-intense Ceylon blue at just over 1 carat — not the color alone — that makes this stone hard to source as a direct match.\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\u003eCheck the tips carefully before setting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because marquise sapphires have two pointed ends, view the stone in person or via video to confirm symmetry and that there's no chipping at the points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan for V-tip prong protection.\u003c\/strong\u003e A marquise this size needs V-tip prongs to protect the pointed ends — factor that into your setting choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsk about certification directly.\u003c\/strong\u003e A lab report wasn't included in this listing's product data — if third-party documentation matters to you, request it before purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh availability of this cut and size together.\u003c\/strong\u003e Marquise-cut blue sapphire above 1 carat is uncommon relative to oval or cushion cuts of the same weight, which affects both sourcing and price when comparison shopping.\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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eUnheated Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/ceylon-sapphire-complete-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire Complete Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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;\"\u003eCG7922\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;\"\u003e1.04 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; 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;\"\u003eMarquise\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;\"\u003enot listed in product data\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eBlue, medium 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; 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;\"\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; width: 42%;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eEye Clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; 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The elongated outline reads larger face-up than a round or cushion of the same weight, and in a solitaire ring setting it creates the finger-elongating effect that makes marquise the preferred choice for certain engagement aesthetics. Ceylon origin adds the provenance and color quality that defines fine blue sapphire.\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\u003eCeylon Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSri Lanka — the benchmark source for vivid, transparent blue sapphire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarquise Cut Distinction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe elongated pointed-oval format that reads larger face-up than any other shape at the same carat weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinger-Elongating Effect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe marquise outline in a ring setting creates the most elongating visual effect of any cut shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbove-1-Carat Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust over 1 carat in a marquise format — full center stone size for pendant and ring use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable for Daily Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorundum at Mohs 9 — though V-prong tip protection is required for ring wear.\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: 1.04 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Marquise\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\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.04 ct marquise Ceylon blue sapphire has been hand-selected for the symmetry of its pointed outline and the vividness of its blue — the combination that makes a marquise cut perform at its best.\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\u003eCeylon Blue Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e The origin and color profile most associated with fine blue sapphire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarquise Distinction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare in blue sapphire — the elongated format stands out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Face-Up Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e The marquise reads larger than any other shape at the same weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceylon origin confirmed, treatment disclosed honestly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 1.04 ct marquise Ceylon blue sapphire means choosing a stone that combines the most recognized sapphire origin with the most visually elongating cut format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.04 ct Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElongated engagement ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive alternative to oval center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEast-west ring setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of unusual-cut Ceylon sapphires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42665947922499,"sku":"CG7922","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/stone_CG7922_image-1.jpg?v=1778308005"},{"product_id":"1-37-ct-oval-royal-blue-sapphire-ceylon","title":"1.37 ct Natural Heated Blue Sapphire – Oval Cut | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.37 carat royal blue Ceylon sapphire in an oval cut, heat treated. Royal blue is the most prized hue position in blue sapphire — a medium-dark, strongly saturated pure blue with no significant gray, green, or violet modifier. It is the color most associated with museum-quality Kashmir and Burmese sapphires, and at the finest end of Ceylon production, the same royal blue character is achievable. The oval cut at 1.37 carats places this stone squarely in the commercial center stone size range for engagement rings and pendants.\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=\"\/fr-be\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"The hue on this 1.37 ct oval is what I'd call true royal blue — medium-dark, fully saturated, with no gray or violet creeping in — and Ceylon origin combined with eye-clean clarity at this size is a genuinely strong combination for the price point.\"\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\u003eBlue is the most common and most sought-after sapphire color, so blue sapphire overall is far from rare — but within blue sapphire, hue position varies enormously, and only a fraction of production reaches true royal blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most commercial blue sapphire runs either too light, too dark and inky, or carries a gray or violet secondary hue; a pure, medium-dark royal blue with no modifying color is a minority of blue sapphire production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.37 ct is above the most commonly traded 0.5–1.0 ct commercial range, placing it in a size bracket where supply of well-colored stones narrows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat treatment is standard and expected for the overwhelming majority of commercial blue sapphire, including this stone — disclosed honestly rather than presented as untreated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graded eye-clean, with no inclusions visible under normal viewing — a clean result for a stone of this saturation and size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e FGL certification confirms natural corundum, weight, and treatment status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e It's the pairing of true royal blue hue, above-1-carat weight, eye-clean clarity, and confirmed Ceylon origin — not any single attribute — that puts this stone ahead of typical commercial blue sapphire at this price tier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eView it under more than one light source.\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal blue sapphire can shift subtly toward navy under warm indoor light, so check it in the lighting you'll wear it in most.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsider the setting head size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 7.42 x 5.52 mm, this oval sits comfortably in a classic four- or six-prong solitaire without needing an oversized setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsk for the saturation and tone grade when comparison shopping.\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Royal blue\" is used loosely in the trade, and many stones marketed that way are actually mid-tone or gray-modified blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh availability at this hue and size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceylon-origin royal blue sapphire above 1 carat with eye-clean clarity is a narrower slice of the market than lighter or grayer blue stones of the same size, as described in the Rarity Analysis above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the Try Before You Buy option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eUnheated Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/oval-sapphire-guide\"\u003eOval Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/ceylon-sapphire-complete-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire Complete Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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;\"\u003eCG1000\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;\"\u003e1.37 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;\"\u003eOval, Step 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;\"\u003e7.42 x 5.52 x 3.73 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRoyal Blue, dark 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; 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;\"\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; width: 42%;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eEye Clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eFGL Report #report number not listed in product data\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 1.37 ct Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal blue is the destination hue for blue sapphire buyers — the color that defines the category in most people's minds. In Ceylon origin at 1.37 carats, this stone offers the royal blue character that drives sapphire demand at a scale that is commercially accessible. Heat treatment is the standard for commercial sapphire and is fully disclosed; the royal blue designation reflects the stone's hue position, not a treatment enhancement.\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\u003eRoyal Blue Hue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe most prized position in blue sapphire — medium-dark, strongly saturated, pure blue with no modifying hue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeylon Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSri Lanka — the primary active source for fine royal blue sapphire at the commercial level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOval Cut Versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe most popular engagement ring shape for Ceylon blue sapphire — broad face-up color and strong presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenter Stone Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.37 carats in an oval — sufficient weight for a commanding engagement or pendant center 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: 1.37 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heat Treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Royal Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.37 ct royal blue Ceylon sapphire has been hand-selected for the purity and depth of its blue — the hue position that defines what a fine blue sapphire is supposed to look like.\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\u003eRoyal Blue Benchmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e The hue most associated with fine sapphire — no modifier, fully saturated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeylon Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e The origin that consistently delivers this color at the commercial level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOval Practicality:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most requested shape for blue sapphire engagement stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treatment disclosed honestly, color quality hand-selected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 1.37 ct royal blue Ceylon sapphire means choosing the hue that defines what blue sapphire is — in the origin and cut that make the most of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.37 ct Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom pendant solitaire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-stone ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeptember birthstone gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnniversary gift at the fine jewelry level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42665948151875,"sku":"CG1000","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/stone_CG1000_image-1.jpg?v=1778307997"},{"product_id":"1-16-ct-oval-vivid-blue-sapphire","title":"1.16 ct Natural Heated Blue Sapphire – Oval Cut | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.16 carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire in an oval cut, heat treated to the accepted industry standard. Cut to 7.50 × 5.52 × 3.43 mm with mixed brilliant faceting, this stone shows a saturated, lively blue — vivid without tipping into dark navy — and no eye-visible inclusions. At just over 1 carat, this Ceylon Blue Sapphire is a practical, wearable center stone weight for engagement rings, pendants, and everyday fine jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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=\"\/fr-be\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"This 1.16 ct Ceylon blue is a genuinely vivid, saturated stone rather than the pale or overly dark blue you see too often at this size — heat treatment is standard practice for the vast majority of sapphire on the market, and it's what reliably brings out this kind of even, lively color. At just over a carat with eye-clean clarity, it's an easy, practical stone to recommend for a ring or pendant.\"\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 color most people picture when they hear the word \"sapphire,\" and Ceylon (Sri Lankan) material has long set the benchmark for that color. Here is how this particular stone stacks up against that standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e A vivid, saturated blue from Sri Lanka — the most classic and widely recognized sapphire color, with broad, enduring demand across every market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.16 ct, this stone is a practical, wearable center-stone weight — substantial enough to anchor a ring or pendant without requiring a custom mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heated — a standard, widely accepted practice for blue sapphire that is disclosed honestly here and does not reduce the stone's desirability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eye-clean, with no inclusions visible to the naked eye under normal viewing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Backed by an FGL (French Gemological Laboratory) report, which confirms this stone's weight, dimensions, color, and heat treatment. The Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin stated here is presented as Crescent Gems' own sourcing information rather than a laboratory origin determination, since the FGL report does not address geographic origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic, well-cut Ceylon-sourced blue in a practical, wearable size with independent documentation is solid, dependable value — not a rare showpiece, but an honestly presented stone that delivers on the classic sapphire look.\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 setting fits the stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 7.50 × 5.52 mm, this oval will need a mounting sized to that footprint — check a prospective setting's stated stone dimensions before ordering, especially for a custom build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment is standard, not a concern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat treatment is normal for blue sapphire and is disclosed here — it is not a defect and requires no special care beyond normal handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview the documentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Request and review the FGL report directly to confirm the treatment and grading details match what's described here, and note that origin is presented as the store's own sourcing information rather than a lab finding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJudge the color in different light:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue sapphire can shift subtly between daylight and indoor lighting — view the stone, or its video, under more than one light source if possible.\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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/natural-sapphires-online-premium-gemstones\"\u003eHow to Buy Natural Sapphires Online: What Certification Actually Tells You\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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;\"\u003eCG0099\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;\"\u003e1.16 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;\"\u003e7.50 x 5.52 x 3.43 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\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) — store's own assessment; not addressed by the FGL report\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eEye-clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eFGL (French Gemological Laboratory) — report number not listed in product data\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 1.16 ct Ceylon Blue Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCeylon has been the benchmark source for fine blue sapphire for centuries — the island's gem gravels produce the bright, saturated blue that collectors and jewelers hold as the standard against which every other origin is measured. This 1.16 ct Ceylon Blue Sapphire delivers that classic vivid blue in an oval cut, the most versatile and widely-set shape in the sapphire market, at a size that comfortably anchors a ring or pendant without requiring a custom mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid, Saturated Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lively medium-to-deep blue that reads richly in daylight and warm light alike, without going flat or overly dark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Oval Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMixed brilliant faceting maximizes light return; the elongated oval silhouette flatters the finger and suits nearly any setting style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEye-Clean Clarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo visible inclusions under normal viewing, so the color is uninterrupted face-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenter-Stone Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 1.16 carats, this stone is substantial enough to anchor an engagement ring or statement pendant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable for Daily Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond, appropriate for rings worn every day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.16 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Oval, mixed brilliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.50 × 5.52 × 3.43 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Vivid blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: Independent lab report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.16 ct Ceylon Blue Sapphire has been hand-selected for the vividness and evenness of its blue — the qualities that separate a genuinely fine Ceylon sapphire from ordinary commercial material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Customers Love This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeylon Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e The source most associated with fine, bright blue sapphire — the reference point for the entire category.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Oval Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits the widest range of ring and pendant settings without custom work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily-Wear Durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mohs 9 hardness stands up to rings worn every day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treatment disclosed honestly, origin and quality confirmed at selection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 1.16 ct Ceylon Blue Sapphire means choosing the color and origin that define classic sapphire jewelry — a vivid, well-cut stone ready to be set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.16 ct Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendant solitaire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-stone ring center or accent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeptember birthstone gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of classic Ceylon blue sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42665948184643,"sku":"CG0099","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/stone_CG0099_image-1.jpg?v=1778308000"},{"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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/pages\/heated-vs-unheated\"\u003eHeated vs Unheated Sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/ceylon-sapphire-complete-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/cushion-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eCushion Cut Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_18f99f2a-cf6d-40f6-ad28-b57cadb9e803.jpg?v=1778351857"},{"product_id":"1-62-ct-blue-sapphire","title":"1.62 ct Natural Heated Blue Sapphire – Round Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.62 carat blue sapphire in a round cut, from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), heat treated and documented on GIA Sapphire Origin Report #2245017785, confirming Sri Lanka origin. The round brilliant-family cut produces excellent light return in colored gemstones — in Ceylon blue, this translates to a stone that is vivid and active under any lighting condition, from natural daylight to indoor incandescent. At 1.62 carats, this sits solidly in the center stone range, with sufficient face-up surface for clear visibility in any ring or pendant setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"This 1.62 ct round Ceylon sapphire shows the vivid, medium-intense blue that GIA's Sapphire Origin Report confirms as Sri Lankan — the round Modified Brilliant cut keeps that saturation active across the whole face of the stone rather than concentrating it near the culet.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA look at how this specific stone's specifications stack up within the blue sapphire category:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid, medium-intense blue — the saturation level most closely associated with fine Ceylon sapphire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.62 ct, this falls within the standard engagement-ring center stone weight range, a size point with steady demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat treated, as disclosed on the GIA report — the standard, widely accepted treatment for blue sapphire that does not change the stone's identity as natural corundum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eye-clean and transparent, with no visible inclusions under normal viewing — our own assessment, not a GIA grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Origin and treatment are independently confirmed by a GIA Sapphire Origin Report (#2245017785), rather than resting on the seller's own assessment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e The combination of a confirmed Ceylon origin, an eye-clean appearance in our own assessment, and a round brilliant-family cut places this stone in the well-documented, consistently in-demand segment of the blue sapphire market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eView it under mixed lighting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under both daylight and warm indoor light, the round Modified Brilliant cut should keep the medium-intense blue reading evenly saturated rather than darkening toward the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck setting compatibility.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 6.42–6.63 x 4.76 mm, this round stone fits standard prong or halo settings sized for a round center stone in this weight range without custom fabrication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm the documentation when comparison shopping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Look for a report from a major lab such as GIA rather than a dealer's own certificate when comparing this stone to other Ceylon blues near this weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh the value proposition.\u003c\/strong\u003e A round, eye-clean, GIA-documented Ceylon blue sapphire at this size is a commonly requested combination — see the Rarity Analysis above for how the size, clarity, and documentation add up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the Try Before You Buy option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eUnheated Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8342\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;\"\u003e1.62 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 \/ Natural 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;\"\u003eRound \/ 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;\"\u003e6.42-6.63 x 4.76 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, Medium Intense\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\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 — 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 #2245017785\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 1.62 ct Round Ceylon Blue Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound Ceylon blue sapphire at this weight is one of the most consistently demanded configurations in the colored gemstone market — the combination of the most familiar cut with the most recognized origin and a size that works in standard engagement settings. The round brilliant-family cut maximizes light return and saturation simultaneously, making the Ceylon blue read at its most vivid in any lighting environment.\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\u003eCeylon Blue Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSri Lanka — the benchmark source for vivid blue sapphire, confirmed by GIA's Sapphire Origin Report.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound Brilliant-Family Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Modified Brilliant cut that returns strong light — vivid and active blue face-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong Center Stone Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.62 carats in a round — standard engagement ring center stone weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Setting Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRound cuts fit the widest range of settings without custom fabrication.\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: 1.62 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Modified Brilliant\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 — no visible inclusions under normal viewing — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Sapphire Origin Report #2245017785\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.62 ct round Ceylon blue sapphire has been hand-selected for the consistency and vividness of its blue — the quality that makes this configuration a reliable and consistently satisfying center stone choice.\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\u003eCeylon Benchmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e The origin most associated with fine blue sapphire, confirmed by GIA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound Brilliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong light return — a vivid way to show blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits any solitaire or halo setting without custom work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treatment and origin independently confirmed by GIA Report #2245017785.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 1.62 ct round Ceylon blue sapphire means choosing the most reliable configuration in the blue sapphire category — the one that consistently delivers what buyers expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.62 ct Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendant solitaire in any metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalo ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeptember birthstone jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnniversary gift at the fine jewelry level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42736928653379,"sku":"CG8342","price":2916.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_c5141e29-f803-4c89-946e-f2794d8bdd66.jpg?v=1778350192"},{"product_id":"1-55-ct-cushion-blue-sapphire-from-ceylon","title":"1.55 ct Natural Heated Blue Sapphire – Cushion Cut | AGCL Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.55 carat blue sapphire in a cushion cut, from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), heat treated and documented on AGCL Report #M2513590. Ceylon cushion blue sapphire is the most historically resonant format in sapphire jewelry — the Princess of Wales ring that brought sapphire into global engagement ring consciousness was a 12-carat Ceylon cushion blue, and the shape has defined the category ever since. At 1.55 carats, this stone sits in the practical center stone range for engagement rings, with the cushion geometry deepening the Ceylon blue saturation across the face.\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=\"\/fr-be\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"This 1.55 ct cushion shows exactly what Ceylon blue should look like in this cut — the larger cushion facets pull the saturation across the whole face rather than concentrating it at the culet, and at this size it works as a genuine center stone rather than an accent. The heat treatment is disclosed and standard practice for this color, so nothing about how the color got here is hidden.\"\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, so the case for this stone rests on the specific combination below, not on color alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue is the most available sapphire body color on the market, but even within blue, an even, medium-to-deep saturation that reads well face-up — as this stone does in cushion cut — is not the norm at every price point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.55 carats, this stone sits above the sub-1-carat sizes that make up most of the clean, well-cut Ceylon blue supply, while staying well short of the pricing jump that comes with 2+ carat stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rectangular cushion cut is the same format associated with the world's best-known blue sapphire engagement ring, yet most rough is still cut into rounds and ovals for better yield, so well-proportioned cushions are comparatively harder to source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat treatment is the standard, widely accepted practice for the great majority of commercial blue sapphire on the market today — it is not a rarity factor for this stone, and we're not presenting it as one. It's disclosed here because that's the honest baseline, not an exception.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e AGCL Report #M2513590 independently confirms this stone's identity, weight, and treatment status in writing — paperwork that a meaningful share of comparably priced sapphires on the market are sold without.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e No single factor here makes this stone hard to replace. It's the combination — Ceylon-origin blue, a well-executed cushion cut, a practical center-stone carat weight, and independent lab documentation — that narrows the field of real equivalents.\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 it under more than one light source.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cushion cuts mix large flash facets with tighter scintillation patterns, and how open or closed the color reads can shift noticeably between daylight, indoor incandescent, and jewelry-counter LED lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm mounting fit before ordering a setting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 6.38 x 5.65 x 4.74 mm, this stone falls within the range most standard cushion-cut prong and halo mountings are built for, but always confirm the setting's stated stone size against these exact dimensions before committing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways confirm treatment disclosure when comparison shopping.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large share of blue sapphire sold online is heat treated but not every listing says so plainly — this stone's treatment is stated outright here and documented on its AGCL report, and any stone you compare it against should offer the same clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh availability against the specifics you actually want.\u003c\/strong\u003e Given the combination covered in the Rarity Analysis above — Ceylon origin, cushion format, and this carat weight together — a close match on all three at once won't be a given if you wait.\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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/cushion-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eCushion Cut Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/pages\/heated-vs-unheated\"\u003eHeated vs Unheated Sapphire — What's the Difference?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/natural-sapphires-online-premium-gemstones\"\u003eHow to Buy Natural Sapphires Online: What Certification Actually Tells You\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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;\"\u003eCG8350\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;\"\u003e1.55 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;\"\u003e6.38 x 5.65 x 4.74 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\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;\"\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) — store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL report\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eEye Clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eAGCL Report #M2513590\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: CG8350\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.55 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 6.38 x 5.65 x 4.74 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Rectangular Cushion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Mixed Brilliant\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\u003eClarity: Eye Clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: AGCL Report #M2513590\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a single natural gemstone, not a lab-created or manufactured stone — no two are exactly alike. Once sold, this particular 1.55 ct blue sapphire will not be available again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClean with warm soapy water and a soft brush. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners and harsh chemicals, and store separately from harder or abrasive materials to prevent scratching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.55 ct cushion Ceylon blue sapphire has been hand-selected for the richness and evenness of its blue — the characteristic most responsible for the lasting demand for this configuration. Documented on AGCL Report #M2513590, its heat treatment is standard practice for this color and fully disclosed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom pendant solitaire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-stone ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeptember birthstone jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnniversary gift at the fine jewelry level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42773315911747,"sku":"CG8350","price":1520.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_50622fa9-5530-4c99-ab50-d1c70139285a.jpg?v=1777616786"},{"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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/pages\/heated-vs-unheated\"\u003eHeated vs Unheated Sapphire — What's the Difference?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/pages\/ceylon-sapphire-origin-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire — Why Sri Lanka Origin Matters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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":true}],"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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eUnheated Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/ceylon-sapphire-complete-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire Origin Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/cushion-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eCushion Cut Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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":true}],"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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/pages\/heated-vs-unheated\"\u003eHeated vs Unheated Sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/pages\/ceylon-sapphire-origin-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire Origin Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/oval-sapphire-guide\"\u003eOval Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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":true}],"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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eUnheated Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/cushion-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eCushion Cut Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/pages\/ceylon-sapphire-origin-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire Origin Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_62fe3059-58b5-493a-b34c-778eb031f2ed.jpg?v=1778308046"},{"product_id":"0-87-ct-round-6mm-blue-sapphire","title":"0.87 ct Natural Heated Blue Sapphire – Round Cut | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 0.87 carat blue sapphire in a round cut, from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), heat treated. At 0.87 carats in a round brilliant, this is a practical accent and smaller center stone — sized for earring applications, three-stone ring center positions, and pendants where a sub-1-carat round sapphire delivers the Ceylon blue character in a compact, versatile format. The round cut maximizes light return and saturation for the carat weight.\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=\"\/fr-be\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"Heat treatment is standard practice for the great majority of blue sapphire on the market, including fine Ceylon material, and it has been accepted trade-wide for generations. What matters is honest disclosure, and this stone's treatment is stated plainly. At 0.87 carats with a clean, well-cut round shape and genuinely intense Ceylon blue color, it's an easy stone to recommend for its price point.\"\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\u003eBlue is the color most people picture when they hear the word \"sapphire,\" and Ceylon (Sri Lankan) material has long set the benchmark for that color. Here is how this particular stone stacks up against that standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e An intense, saturated blue from Sri Lanka — the most classic and widely recognized sapphire color, with broad, enduring demand across every market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 0.87 ct, this is a compact, accessible weight — well suited to earrings, accent stones, and smaller centerpieces rather than a large solitaire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heated — a standard, widely accepted practice for blue sapphire that is disclosed honestly here and does not reduce the stone's desirability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eye-clean, with no inclusions visible to the naked eye under normal viewing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone is offered without third-party laboratory certification — worth stating plainly so buyers can weigh it against the price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic, well-cut Ceylon blue in a practical, wearable size — solid everyday value rather than a rare showpiece.\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 worth considering before you buy this stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm the setting fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 5.96 x 5.92 x 3.50 mm, check this diameter against your intended setting or mounting before ordering, especially for earrings or a three-stone layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment is standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat treatment is normal for blue sapphire and is disclosed here — it is not a defect and requires no special care beyond normal handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo third-party certification:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone is not accompanied by a GIA or other independent lab report. That helps keep the price accessible, but it also means the grading above reflects Crescent Gems' in-house assessment rather than an independent lab's — buyers who want third-party verification should factor that into their decision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the color in different light:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue sapphire can shift subtly between daylight and indoor lighting — view the stone, or its video, under more than one light source if possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take advantage of Crescent Gems' try-on program to see this sapphire in person before committing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eThe Ultimate Guide to Buying Natural Loose Sapphires\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;\"\u003eCG8315\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;\"\u003e0.87 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;\"\u003eRound, Portuguese cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e5.96 x 5.92 x 3.50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eBlue, Intense\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eHeated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eEye-clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eNot specified\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 0.87 ct Round Ceylon Blue Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRound Ceylon blue sapphire at 0.87 carats is a practical size for earring center stones, three-stone ring configurations, and smaller pendant designs where the budget or the design calls for a sub-1-carat sapphire without compromising the Ceylon blue quality. The round brilliant format ensures maximum color display for the weight.\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\u003eCeylon Blue Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSri Lanka — the benchmark source for vivid, transparent blue sapphire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound Brilliant Versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe format that fits the widest range of settings — earrings, pendants, three-stone rings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessible Sub-1-Carat Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe size that makes Ceylon blue sapphire accessible for earrings and accent applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Light Return\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRound brilliant cut returns more light than any other shape for this color.\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: 0.87 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Round\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\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 0.87 ct round Ceylon blue sapphire has been hand-selected for the vividness of its blue and the quality of its round cut — the Ceylon blue character in a compact, versatile format.\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\u003eCeylon Quality at Sub-1-Carat:\u003c\/strong\u003e The benchmark blue in an accessible weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits any earring, pendant, or three-stone setting without custom work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily Wear Durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mohs 9 — appropriate for any daily jewelry application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treatment disclosed honestly, Ceylon origin confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 0.87 ct round Ceylon blue sapphire means choosing the most recognized sapphire quality in a practical, versatile format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 0.87 ct Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarring center stones (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-stone ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendant solitaire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeptember birthstone jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccent stone in custom multi-stone design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42887343210563,"sku":"CG8315","price":1044.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_1f1108ea-2329-42c2-91a1-c30995baae2f.jpg?v=1778352737"},{"product_id":"1-carat-round-blue-sapphire-1-10-ct","title":"1.10 ct Natural Heated Blue Sapphire – Round Cut","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.10 carat blue sapphire in a round cut, heat treated. At 1.10 carats, this round sapphire crosses the 1-carat threshold that makes it practical as a center stone in engagement rings and pendant solitaires — a weight with sufficient face-up surface to display blue sapphire's color at wearing distance. The round brilliant cut returns the highest light of any shape, making the blue vivid and active under any lighting condition.\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=\"color: #4a235a;\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Round blue sapphire just above the one-carat mark is one of the most dependable specifications we carry. It's the shape and weight combination that fits off-the-shelf settings without custom work, and at 1.10 carats it still reads as a genuine center stone rather than an accent. This stone earns its place in the case for being useful and versatile — not for being unusual.\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Ahmed Shareek, Crescent Gems\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 1.10 ct round blue sapphire is best understood as a practical, accessible stone rather than a rare one. Its case rests on a small set of honest factors:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound cut, setting-ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round is the most setting-compatible shape made — it fits standard solitaire, halo, and three-stone mountings without custom fabrication, and returns more light than any other shape cut to the same proportions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical center-stone weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.10 carats, this stone sits just above the 1-carat threshold most buyers associate with a genuine center stone, without carrying the pricing premium of larger sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat treatment, standard and disclosed:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone is heat treated, the accepted industry-standard enhancement used across the large majority of the blue sapphire market. It is disclosed here plainly and should not be read as a rarity factor in either direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEye-clean clarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e No visible inclusions under normal viewing — a real quality marker on its own, independent of any rarity claim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo origin or certification specified:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing does not include an origin or a certifying lab\/report number. We are not implying either exists — buyers who need that documentation should ask before purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined value:\u003c\/strong\u003e what this stone offers is practicality — a well-cut, eye-clean, honestly disclosed round sapphire at a workable center-stone weight — not scarcity or documentation-driven premium.\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\u003eHeat treatment is the standard, fully disclosed enhancement for blue sapphire of this kind — it does not diminish authenticity and is the accepted commercial norm across the market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis listing does not specify an origin or a certification\/report number. If lab documentation or origin verification matters to your purchase, ask us directly before you buy — we won't guess or imply what isn't there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound is the most setting-flexible cut available, a practical advantage if you already have a mounting in mind or want the widest choice of settings to choose from.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 1.10 carats, this stone is sized to function as an actual center stone rather than an accent — confirm your intended setting's prong spread suits a round stone at this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry Before You Buy: request additional photos or a live video call to see the stone's color and clarity firsthand before committing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eSapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/pages\/heated-vs-unheated\"\u003eHeated vs Unheated Sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-vs-tanzanite\"\u003eSapphire vs. Tanzanite: Color, Durability, Value \u0026amp; How to Choose\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;\"\u003eCG8316\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;\"\u003e1.10 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;\"\u003eRound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNot specified\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; 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The round brilliant cut means this stone fits any standard solitaire, halo, or three-stone setting without custom fabrication — a practical choice for custom commissions with standard setting preferences.\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\u003eAbove-1-Carat Center Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust over 1 carat in round — the threshold for center stone use in standard settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound Brilliant Maximum Brilliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cut that returns the most light of any shape — vivid and active blue face-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Setting Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRound fits every solitaire, halo, and three-stone setting without custom fabrication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Treated to Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStandard industry heat treatment — fully disclosed, accepted commercial norm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable for Daily Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.10 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heat Treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Very Slightly Included (our own assessment, not a lab grade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.10 ct round blue sapphire has been hand-selected for the vividness of its blue and the quality of its round cut — the combination that makes this format reliably deliver what buyers want from a blue sapphire.\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\u003ePractical Center Stone Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Just above 1 carat — meets the threshold for most center stone applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most compatible setting format available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid Blue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round brilliant cut maximizes the color performance of blue sapphire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treatment disclosed honestly, selected for color quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 1.10 ct round blue sapphire means choosing the most versatile configuration for a blue sapphire center stone — the right weight, the right shape, in the right color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.10 ct Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendant solitaire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalo ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-stone ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeptember birthstone gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42887345373251,"sku":"CG8316","price":1760.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_8a3bd80c-9a3a-4f18-a77b-fad312d9a0de.jpg?v=1778352623"},{"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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/pages\/ceylon-sapphire-origin-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire — Why Sri Lanka Origin Matters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/pages\/heated-vs-unheated\"\u003eHeated vs Unheated Sapphire — What's the Difference?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_655725af-1806-4ae1-9ba5-e7421dfd2a83.jpg?v=1777536660"},{"product_id":"0-64-ct-round-ceylon-blue-sapphire","title":"0.64 ct Natural Heated Blue Sapphire – Round (approximately 5mm) Cut | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 0.64 carat blue sapphire in a round shape with Flower Cut faceting, from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), heat treated and certified by AGCL (Arctic Gem Certification \u0026amp; Laboratory), Report #M263600. At approximately 5mm in diameter, this round Ceylon blue sapphire is a calibrated format — the 5mm size fits a standard range of round settings in earring, pendant, and ring applications without custom fabrication. Ceylon origin adds the documented quality associated with Sri Lanka's fine sapphire production, and the Flower Cut faceting delivers vivid blue display for this carat weight.\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=\"\/fr-be\/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\"Ceylon blue at this size is exactly what earring and pendant buyers should be looking for — the color is unmistakably vivid, and the Flower Cut faceting makes it read larger than 0.64 carats face-up. Heat treatment here is standard practice for the trade and fully disclosed on the AGCL report, so what you're paying for is genuine Ceylon color and cut quality, not a treatment premium.\"\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\u003eCeylon blue sapphire is one of the most recognized gemstone colors in the world, but not every stone marketed as \"Ceylon blue\" shares the same combination of color, cut, and documentation. Here's how this 0.64 ct stone stacks up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e classic Ceylon blue, the most recognized sapphire color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e at 0.64 ct this is a compact accent\/small-centerpiece size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e heated — standard, disclosed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eye-clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e AGCL Report #M263600 confirms species, carat weight, and heat treatment; Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin is stated by Crescent Gems as part of the listing rather than a separate origin-only lab finding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e genuine Ceylon color, a faceting style built for brightness, and full treatment disclosure combine to make this a well-documented, honestly represented stone at an accessible 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\u003cp\u003eA few things to weigh before adding this stone to your cart:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e the calibrated ~5mm round diameter fits standard round settings without custom sizing, simplifying ring, pendant, or earring fabrication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairing for Earrings:\u003c\/strong\u003e if you need a matching pair, contact Crescent Gems before purchase to check for a closely matched second stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment Disclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e this stone is heat treated, a widely accepted and industry-standard practice for sapphires that improves color and clarity — always confirm treatment status on any sapphire you're comparing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation Review:\u003c\/strong\u003e request or review AGCL Report #M263600 before purchase to confirm carat weight, dimensions, and treatment match the listing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crescent Gems offers a 14-day return window from delivery, so you can view the stone in hand before committing it to a finished piece\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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/natural-sapphires-online-premium-gemstones\"\u003eHow to Buy Natural Sapphires Online: What to Check, What to Avoid, and What Certification Actually Tells You\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003eHow to Commission a Custom Ring — From Loose Stone to Finished Piece\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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\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;\"\u003eCG8421\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;\"\u003e0.64 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;\"\u003eRound, Flower Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e4.98 x 4.96 x 3.43 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) — as stated on the listing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eEye-clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eAGCL Report #M263600\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 0.64 ct Round Ceylon Blue Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCeylon blue sapphire at 0.64 carats in a calibrated round is the most practical format for earring center stones and small pendant solitaires that require a vivid blue sapphire with documented origin. The Flower Cut faceting maximizes color display for the weight, and the ~5mm calibrated diameter eliminates the sizing and fitting steps that uncalibrated stones require in production.\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\u003eCeylon Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSri Lanka — the benchmark source for vivid blue sapphire at the commercial level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalibrated ~5mm Format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsistent diameter for drop-in use in standard round solitaire earring and pendant settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Cut Sparkle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaximum light return for this carat weight from the flower-pattern faceting — vivid Ceylon blue face-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarring and Pendant Scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e0.64 carats — the right weight for earring center stones and small pendant solitaires.\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: 0.64 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Flower Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 4.98 x 4.96 x 3.43 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heat Treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Blue (Ceylon Blue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: AGCL Gemstone Report #M263600\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 0.64 ct round Ceylon blue sapphire has been hand-selected for the vividness of its blue — the quality that delivers consistent Ceylon character in earring and pendant applications.\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 AGCL 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. Heat-treated color is stable under normal wear, but avoid sudden extreme temperature changes and prolonged direct heat.\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\u003eCeylon Blue Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e The benchmark blue at an earring-friendly weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalibrated Round:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits standard ~5mm settings without adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily Wear Durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mohs 9 — appropriate for all jewelry types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceylon origin confirmed, treatment disclosed honestly, and independently certified by AGCL (Report #M263600).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 0.64 ct round Ceylon blue sapphire means choosing the most recognized sapphire quality in a calibrated earring and pendant format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 0.64 ct Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolitaire stud earrings (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall pendant solitaire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-stone ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeptember birthstone jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccent stone in custom multi-stone design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43039028052035,"sku":"CG8421","price":640.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_aae45fce-218e-4d40-9001-3bf15e0a9b3f.jpg?v=1777536708"},{"product_id":"1-14-ct-cushion-pale-blue-ceylon-blue-sapphire-unheated","title":"1.14 ct Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire – Cushion Cut | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.14 carat blue sapphire in a mixed-cut rectangular cushion, from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), completely unheated, with an AGCL Gemstone Report (#M263769) confirming species, weight, dimensions, and unheated status. At 1.14 carats in a cushion, this Ceylon blue sits in the most consistently demanded center stone configuration in the sapphire engagement market — cushion-cut Ceylon blue above 1 carat in unheated quality. The cushion cut concentrates the blue saturation across the face, and unheated status preserves the natural color that made Ceylon the benchmark origin for fine blue sapphire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"This is a lighter, softer expression of Ceylon blue rather than the deep royal tone most buyers picture first — and that's exactly its appeal. The cushion cut opens the face and lets the color read bright and even rather than dark, which is what unheated light-blue Ceylon stones do best. At 1.14 carats with no heat treatment, it's an honest, well-proportioned stone that wears beautifully in daylight.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the blue sapphire market skews toward heated stones and toward medium-to-deep color saturation. This 1.14 ct stone sits outside both of those defaults — a light-toned, unheated Ceylon sapphire with independent lab documentation. Here is how the specification breaks down:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e light blue is a distinct segment from intense\/vivid blue — softer and more pastel in character, appealing to buyers who want a brighter, daytime-friendly blue rather than a dark, saturated tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e at 1.14 ct, a solid center-stone weight that comfortably clears the 1-carat threshold buyers commonly look for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e unheated — no thermal enhancement, which is the minority of blue sapphires on the market and the specification serious collectors prioritize\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eye-clean, with no visible inclusions under normal viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e AGCL Report #M263769 confirms species, weight, dimensions, and unheated status; origin (Sri Lanka\/Ceylon) is stated directly by Crescent Gems rather than listed among the items the report itself confirms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e an unheated, lab-documented, above-1-carat Ceylon sapphire in a lighter color tone is a narrower slice of an already limited unheated-sapphire supply — genuinely uncommon rather than simply \"rare\" as a marketing label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few things are worth weighing before buying this particular stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor expectations:\u003c\/strong\u003e confirm that a light blue tone — rather than a deep or vivid blue — is what you want; this stone will read bright and airy, not dark and saturated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting choice:\u003c\/strong\u003e a lighter-toned stone can be set to either soften or intensify its color depending on the metal and halo\/side-stone choices, so it's worth thinking through the setting before committing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation on hand:\u003c\/strong\u003e the AGCL Report #M263769 travels with the stone and is worth keeping with your records and any future insurance appraisal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom setting timeline:\u003c\/strong\u003e if this stone is destined for a ring, build in time for a custom setting to be designed and made around it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Try-On is available on this stone before you commit, and free US shipping is included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eWhat Is an Unheated Sapphire? The Complete Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/natural-sapphires-online-premium-gemstones\"\u003eHow to Buy Natural Sapphires Online: What to Check, What to Avoid, and What Certification Actually Tells You\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003eHow to Commission a Custom Ring — From Loose Stone to Finished Piece\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/blue-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eBlue Sapphire — The Complete Buyer's Guide to Color, Origin, and Value\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8426\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e1.14 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNatural Blue Sapphire (Corundum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRectangular Cushion, Mixed Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e6.10 x 4.76 x 4.26 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eLight Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eUnheated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon) — stated directly by Crescent Gems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSlightly Included (our own assessment, not a lab grade)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eAGCL Report #M263769\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 1.14 ct Unheated Cushion Ceylon Blue Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCeylon unheated blue sapphire above 1 carat in a cushion cut is the most consistently traded configuration in the fine blue sapphire category. The AGCL report (#M263769) confirms the weight, dimensions, and unheated status. The cushion cut's warm, rounded format deepens the saturation, the Ceylon origin provides the bright, vivid character most associated with fine blue sapphire, and unheated status provides the natural color quality that collector buyers specifically seek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated Ceylon Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo thermal treatment. Natural blue from Sri Lanka exactly as formed — the premium specification, confirmed by AGCL report #M263769.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCushion Cut Color Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rounded corner geometry deepens saturation — the classic engagement format for Ceylon blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbove-1-Carat Center Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.14 carats — the threshold for a confident center stone in ring and pendant applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMost Demanded Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCeylon cushion blue above 1 carat unheated is the most consistently sought specification in the market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable for Daily Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.14 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 6.10 x 4.76 x 4.26 mm (per AGCL report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Rectangular Cushion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Mixed Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Unheated — No Indication of Heating (per AGCL report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Light Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Slightly Included (our own assessment, not a lab grade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: AGCL (Arctic Gem Certification \u0026amp; Laboratory), Report #M263769\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a natural, untreated gemstone — no two blue sapphires are exactly alike, and once this stone is sold it cannot be reordered or reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare of Cushion Blue Sapphire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove before heavy physical activity, sports, or manual work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately from other jewelry to prevent scratching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.14 ct unheated cushion Ceylon blue sapphire has been hand-selected for the vividness and evenness of its blue — the quality that makes this configuration the most reliable center stone choice in the fine sapphire market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Customers Love This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated Ceylon:\u003c\/strong\u003e The premium specification — natural color from the benchmark origin, confirmed by AGCL report #M263769.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCushion Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cut that concentrates blue saturation most effectively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Center Stone Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Above 1 carat — fits standard engagement settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceylon origin confirmed, treatment disclosed honestly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 1.14 ct unheated cushion Ceylon blue sapphire means choosing the most consistently valued configuration in the fine blue sapphire category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.14 ct Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendant solitaire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of unheated Ceylon blue sapphires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestment in the most liquid sapphire tier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeptember birthstone gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFree US shipping; Try-On available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eItem #: CG8426 | AGCL Report #: M263769\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43046415007811,"sku":"CG8426","price":456.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_53ac78ce-e64b-41d6-9c1b-ddc9e673c1d3.jpg?v=1778308097"},{"product_id":"1-32-ct-emerald-cut-blue-sapphire-ceylon","title":"1.32 ct Natural Heated Blue Sapphire – Emerald Cut | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.32 ct Emerald-Cut Royal Blue Sapphire, from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), heat treated, with an AGCL Gemstone Report (#M263858) confirming species, weight, dimensions, and treatment status. Royal blue sapphire is the richly saturated, medium-dark end of the blue corundum range — a hue with maximum visual weight and presence. The emerald cut creates an architectural, art deco look in this color: step facets draw the eye into the stone's interior, revealing a hall-of-mirrors depth in the vivid blue that brilliant cuts cannot replicate. At 1.32 carats with Ceylon origin, this is a distinctive center stone format from the most valued blue sapphire source.\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=\"\/fr-be\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"This 1.32 ct Ceylon sapphire is a step-cut stone through and through — the emerald cut's architectural facets pull you into a richly saturated Royal Blue instead of just scattering light off the surface. The heat treatment is disclosed on the AGCL report and standard for the trade, so what you're paying for is the color and the cut, not the treatment status.\"\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\u003eEmerald-cut sapphire is a niche within a niche — the overwhelming majority of commercial blue sapphire on the market is faceted as oval, round, or cushion, so a step-cut Royal Blue Ceylon stone at this size stands apart from typical inventory before color or origin even enter the picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Blue sits at the richly saturated, medium-dark end of the blue sapphire range — most commercial blue sapphire on the market runs noticeably lighter or grayer than this.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.32 ct is a substantial center-stone weight, and emerald-cut sapphire at this size is stocked far less often than the same weight in oval, round, or cushion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat treatment is standard and widely accepted across the great majority of commercial blue sapphire — including this stone — so it is not a rarity factor here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e The emerald cut's step faceting is genuinely uncommon for sapphire; it is chosen deliberately for architectural depth over brilliance, which limits how much of the market's cutting output goes into this shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e AGCL Report #M263858 confirms species, weight, dimensions, and treatment status in writing — a level of documentation not every stone at this price point carries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e No single factor here is extraordinary on its own; it's the emerald-cut format, the deep Royal Blue saturation, and Ceylon sourcing occurring together in one 1.32 ct stone that makes it hard to replace.\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\u003eExpect depth, not sparkle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Step facets show color and clarity more openly than a brilliant cut and produce broad, mirrored flashes rather than fire — judge this stone on that basis, not against a round or cushion cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan the setting around the shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 7.24 x 5.53 x 3.40 mm, this stone suits an east-west or elongated setting that lets the step-cut proportions read clearly rather than being cropped by prongs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect the corners.\u003c\/strong\u003e Step-cut corners are more exposed than a rounded outline and can chip if knocked against a harder surface — choose a setting with corner protection (as noted in the Care section above) rather than an open, unprotected mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify treatment and documentation when comparison shopping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not every emerald-cut blue sapphire on the market is sold with lab paperwork — confirm the treatment status and certification (here, AGCL Report #M263858) rather than taking a listing's word for 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=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/emerald-cut-sapphire-guide\"\u003eEmerald Cut Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/natural-sapphires-online-premium-gemstones\"\u003eHow to Buy Natural Sapphires Online\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/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;\"\u003eCG8425\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;\"\u003e1.32 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;\"\u003eEmerald Cut, Step Cut faceting\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;\"\u003e7.24 x 5.53 x 3.40 mm (per AGCL report)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\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;\"\u003eHeat Treated — Indication of Heating (per AGCL report)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon) — store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL report\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eEye-clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eAGCL Report #M263858\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 1.32 ct Emerald-Cut Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmerald-cut Royal blue sapphire is chosen when the architectural quality of the step facets matters as much as the color — when the buyer wants depth and structure rather than sparkle and brilliance. Ceylon Royal blue in an emerald cut at 1.32 carats is genuinely uncommon in the market, where oval and cushion formats dominate. The AGCL report (#M263858) confirms the weight, dimensions, and heat treatment. The step facets in a vivid deep blue create a hall-of-mirrors effect that makes this stone look larger and more architectural than its carat weight suggests.\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\u003eCeylon Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSri Lanka — the primary source for vivid, transparent blue sapphire at the fine commercial level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmerald Cut Distinction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArchitectural step-cut format — the choice when depth and structure matter more than brilliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Blue Visual Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRichly saturated, medium-dark tone — maximum visual presence in blue sapphire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncommon Format-Color Combination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmerald-cut Ceylon Royal blue at this size is not commonly available in the market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable for Daily Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.32 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.24 x 5.53 x 3.40 mm (per AGCL report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Emerald Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Emerald Cut (Step Cut faceting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heat Treated — Indication of Heating (per AGCL report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Royal Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: AGCL (Arctic Gem Certification \u0026amp; Laboratory), Report #M263858\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a natural gemstone — no two blue sapphires are exactly alike, and once this stone is sold it cannot be reordered or reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare of Emerald-Cut Blue Sapphire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove before heavy physical activity, sports, or manual work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately from other jewelry — step-cut corners can chip if knocked against harder stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.32 ct emerald-cut Royal blue Ceylon sapphire has been hand-selected for the depth and richness of its blue — the quality that the emerald cut's step facets emphasize most effectively.\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\u003eCeylon Deep Blue:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most saturated, visually weighty end of the Ceylon blue range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmerald Cut Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Step facets create hall-of-mirrors interior in the vivid blue — architecture over sparkle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncommonly Distinctive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerald-cut Ceylon deep blue is not the standard market offering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treatment disclosed honestly (AGCL report #M263858), Ceylon origin confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 1.32 ct emerald-cut deep blue Ceylon sapphire means choosing the architectural format in the richest end of the blue sapphire range — a stone for buyers who want structure and depth over sparkle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.32 ct Royal Blue Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt deco or architectural engagement ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEast-west ring setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of unusual-cut Ceylon blue sapphires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnniversary gift at the fine jewelry level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFree US shipping; Try-On available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eItem #: CG8425 | AGCL Report #: M263858\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43046423232579,"sku":"CG8425","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_f8e75d2f-ba4d-4769-a9da-196b20ed8fdb.jpg?v=1777536800"},{"product_id":"8-09-ct-blue-ceylon-star-sapphire-unheated","title":"8.09 ct Natural Unheated Blue Star Sapphire – Cabochon Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional 8.09 ct Blue Ceylon Star Sapphire from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), completely unheated, with a GIA Sapphire Origin Report (#2233980218). This stone displays a six-rayed asterism — a sharp, silver-white star that crosses the center of the cabochon dome when the stone is illuminated by a single directional light source. The blue body color is the classical, most sought-after color for star sapphires, and at 8.09 carats, the star is visible at full room-length viewing distance. Among the rarest combinations in the phenomenon gemstone market: large size, Ceylon origin, unheated, and GIA documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(195, 9, 9);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAR WILL ONLY BE SEEN UNDER DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR FLASHLIGHT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"I would classify this stone as a Gray Star Sapphire, GIA color says blue, What am I to do?, This is a  8+ carat unheated blue star sapphire with a sharp, GIA-confirmed six-ray star and GIA-confirmed Ceylon origin is a genuinely rare combination —  stones that bring together this size, this star quality, and full GIA origin documentation come along only a handful of times a year. This is the flagship phenomenon stone in this batch.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA True Phenomenon Gem:\u003c\/strong\u003e The asterism itself is the primary rarity driver here — a sharp, complete six-ray star (GIA-confirmed) requires a very specific density and alignment of fibrous rutile \"silk\" inclusions formed during the corundum's growth, a combination nature produces far less often than the clean material used for standard faceted sapphires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 8.09 carats, this stone is large for any star sapphire — let alone one with GIA-confirmed Ceylon origin. Fine star sapphires of this scale, with strong asterism intact, are uncommon at any price point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e The majority of sapphires on the market today are heat-treated, and heating is generally understood to risk disrupting the fine rutile silk responsible for asterism. An unheated stone with a strong, sharp star intact is independently rare — this stone carries GIA confirmation of no indications of heating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA Origin Report Confirms Both Origin and Phenomenon:\u003c\/strong\u003e A single GIA Sapphire Origin Report (#2233980218) verifying Ceylon origin AND the six-ray asterism is a genuine differentiator — most phenomenon stones in the market carry no such combined, independent documentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Blue Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue is the most traditional and historically prized star sapphire color, adding to the stone's collectibility alongside its rarity in size, treatment, and phenomenon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined Effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e The convergence of a sharp, GIA-confirmed six-ray star, 8+ carat size, unheated status, confirmed Ceylon origin, and classic blue color in a single stone places this piece among the rarest tiers of the star sapphire market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViewing Conditions Matter:\u003c\/strong\u003e This star is only visible under a single directional light source — direct sunlight or a flashlight beam. Under diffuse indoor lighting the star will not appear; this is expected behavior for all star sapphires, not a flaw specific to this stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJudge Star Quality Carefully:\u003c\/strong\u003e Look for sharpness, centering, and completeness of all six rays — a star that is faint, off-center, or missing rays is lower quality than one with a crisp, complete, well-centered asterism like this stone's.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTranslucency Is Normal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabochon-cut phenomenon stones are translucent by nature — the very rutile silk structure that produces the star also scatters light through the stone. This is expected for a stone of this type, not a clarity defect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify Natural Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm any star sapphire is natural — not synthetic, diffusion-treated, or assembled\/foil-backed to imitate a star — through independent lab documentation. This stone's GIA Sapphire Origin Report confirms it is natural, unheated, and Ceylon in origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because the star's appearance depends entirely on lighting conditions, we recommend using our Try-On service to see the asterism in your own hand and light before committing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/star-sapphire-complete-buyers-guide\"\u003eStar Sapphire Complete Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-tell-if-star-sapphire-is-natural\"\u003eHow to Tell If a Star Sapphire Is Natural\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eUnheated Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eGIA Sapphire Report Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/pages\/ceylon-sapphire-origin-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire Origin Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003eCustom Sapphire Ring Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/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\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;\"\u003eCG8440\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;\"\u003e8.09 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 Star 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, Double Cabochon\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;\"\u003e12.84 × 10.37 × 5.96 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSix-ray asterism, 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;\"\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;\"\u003eNot applicable (cabochon \/ phenomenal stone)\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;\"\u003eTranslucent\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 Sapphire Origin Report #2233980218\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 8.09 ct Blue Ceylon Star Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge blue star sapphires above 5 carats in unheated quality from Ceylon with GIA documentation represent the premium tier of star sapphire collecting. At 8.09 carats, the star has the scale to command any jewelry piece it is set in, and the GIA report (#2233980218) confirms the weight, dimensions, treatment status (unheated), and origin. The blue body color is the traditional, classic star sapphire color prized since antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Star Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated Ceylon Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo thermal treatment — the asterism and body color are entirely natural. GIA report #2233980218 confirms treatment status and origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharp Six-Ray Asterism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA complete, sharp six-rayed silver star visible under any single directional light source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional 8+ Carat Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe asterism is visible at room distance at this scale — a commanding statement stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Body Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe classic, most traditional star sapphire color — timeless and instantly recognizable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorundum durability appropriate for any jewelry application.\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: 8.09 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Blue Star Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Blue Star Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 12.84 x 10.37 x 5.96 mm (per GIA report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Double Cabochon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon), confirmed by GIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Unheated — No Indications of Heating (per GIA report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhenomenon: Six-ray asterism, confirmed by GIA — visible under direct single-source light only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Translucent (per GIA report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA (Gemological Institute of America), Sapphire Origin Report #2233980218\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a natural, untreated gemstone — no two star sapphires display exactly the same star, body color, and dome geometry, and once this stone is sold it cannot be reordered or reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare of Blue Ceylon Star Sapphire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove before heavy physical activity, sports, or manual work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately from other jewelry to protect the domed surface from scratching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 8.09 ct Blue Ceylon Star Sapphire has been hand-selected for the sharpness and centering of its six-ray star and the evenness of its blue body — the two qualities that define a premium star sapphire at any size.\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-Confirmed Unheated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independent documentation of treatment status and origin (Report #2233980218).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8+ Carat Scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large enough that the star reads clearly at any wearing distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Blue Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e The traditional, most recognized star sapphire color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceylon origin, untreated, every attribute disclosed honestly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 8.09 ct unheated Ceylon blue star sapphire means investing in a phenomenon gemstone at the scale and specification where collecting and fine jewelry converge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 8.09 ct Blue Star Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement pendant — star visible in motion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge collector or display piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentleman's ring center stone at statement scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestment in premium Ceylon star sapphire with GIA documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAstrological or spiritual jewelry at meaningful weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree US shipping; Try-On available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eItem #: CG8440 | GIA Report #: 2233980218\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43174339543107,"sku":"CG8440","price":4040.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/stone_CG8440_image-1.jpg?v=1779989747"},{"product_id":"3-08-ct-emerald-cut-ceylon-blue-sapphire-gia","title":"Saphir bleu naturel chauffé de 3,08 ct – Taille émeraude | Certifié GIA | Sri Lanka (Ceylan)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaphir bleu naturel de 3,08 carats, taille émeraude, provenant du Sri Lanka (Ceylan) et chauffé, accompagné du rapport GIA n° 1232980230. Un saphir de Ceylan de plus de 3 carats en taille émeraude est une combinaison peu courante\u0026nbsp;: les facettes à degrés créent une profondeur en enfilade dans le bleu plutôt que l’éclat de surface d’une taille brillant, ce qui met en valeur la saturation de la couleur et la pureté intérieure de la pierre. Le rapport GIA n° 1232980230 confirme le poids, les dimensions, le traitement thermique ainsi qu’une opinion d’origine Sri Lanka (Ceylan).\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;\"\u003eL’avis de l’expert\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eL’appréciation d’\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e«\u0026nbsp;Un saphir de Ceylan de plus de 3 carats en taille émeraude est un choix délibéré\u0026nbsp;: celui de l’acheteur qui préfère la profondeur à la scintillation. Les facettes parallèles laissent le regard plonger droit dans la couleur au lieu de la fragmenter en feux. Cette pierre n’a aucune inclusion à dissimuler à la loupe — c’est précisément ce qu’exige une taille à degrés.\u0026nbsp;»\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalyse de la rareté\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLe bleu est la couleur la plus recherchée et la plus produite du saphir\u0026nbsp;: la rareté ne tient donc pas ici à la teinte, mais à la combinaison précise de taille, de dimension et de pureté que réunit cette pierre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCouleur\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e un bleu de Ceylan classique et saturé, la référence de la catégorie, celle dont la demande est la plus large et la plus constante parmi toutes les nuances de saphir.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaille\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e la taille à degrés reste minoritaire pour le saphir — l’essentiel du bleu de Ceylan sur le marché est taillé en brillant ou en taille mixte. À ce format, elle est bien plus exigeante en matière de pureté qu’une taille brillant, puisqu’aucun jeu de facettes ne vient masquer les inclusions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoids\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e à 3,08 carats, cette pierre dépasse largement le segment autour du carat où se concentre l’essentiel de l’offre. Au-delà de 3 carats, une matière propre devient progressivement plus difficile à trouver à mesure que le poids augmente.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePureté\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e aucune inclusion visible à la loupe, au grossissement 10×. C’est le niveau de pureté qu’une taille émeraude réclame, car ses facettes ouvertes laissent voir la pierre de part en part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraitement\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e chauffé — un traitement courant et largement accepté pour le saphir bleu, indiqué ici en toute transparence et qui ne constitue pas en soi un facteur de rareté.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e un rapport GIA qui confirme le poids, les dimensions, le traitement et une opinion d’origine Ceylan — un niveau de documentation plus exigeant que celui dont bénéficient beaucoup de pierres de ce calibre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffet combiné\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e pris isolément, une taille à degrés, un poids supérieur à 3 carats et une pureté sans inclusion à la loupe sont chacun peu fréquents chez le saphir bleu. Une pierre qui réunit les trois avec une origine Ceylan documentée par le GIA est nettement plus difficile à remplacer que sa seule couleur ne le laisserait supposer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConseils d’achat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuelques points concrets à examiner avant d’acquérir cette pierre en particulier\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJugez d’abord la pureté, ensuite l’éclat\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e une taille à degrés est choisie pour la profondeur et la couleur, non pour la brillance. Regardez cette pierre — ou sa vidéo — avec cette attente, plutôt qu’en la comparant aux feux d’un saphir taillé en brillant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtégez les angles lors du sertissage\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e les pierres allongées en taille émeraude présentent des angles exposés, plus vulnérables aux éclats qu’un contour arrondi. Une monture à griffes d’angle, ou un serti clos renforcé aux angles, reste la recommandation habituelle pour une pierre de cette forme et de ce poids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVérifiez que les dimensions conviennent à votre projet\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e à 8,60 × 6,45 × 5,91 mm, il s’agit d’une pierre substantielle. Confirmez les dimensions acceptées par la monture envisagée avant de commander, en particulier pour une création sur mesure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsultez directement le rapport GIA\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e demandez le rapport n° 1232980230 et vérifiez que le traitement et l’opinion d’origine correspondent à ce qui est décrit ici.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDemandez-nous une vidéo personnelle de cette pierre\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e avant de vous décider, nous pouvons la filmer pour vous, sous un autre éclairage ou sous d’autres angles.\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;\"\u003eFiche gemmologique en un coup d’œil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eRéférence\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8443\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePoids\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e3,08 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eEspèce \/ Variété\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSaphir bleu naturel (corindon)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eForme \/ Taille\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTaille émeraude allongée (taille à degrés)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e8,60 × 6,45 × 5,91 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCouleur \/ Intensité\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eBleu, saturation moyenne à intense (beau bleu de Ceylan)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhénomène optique\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eAucun\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTraitement\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eChauffé\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylan) — selon le rapport GIA n° 1232980230\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePureté\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSans inclusion visible à la loupe (grossissement 10×)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparence\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparente\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDureté\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 (échelle de Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eRapport GIA n° 1232980230\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePourquoi choisir ce saphir de Ceylan de 3,08 ct en taille émeraude\u0026nbsp;?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe saphir de Ceylan taillé à degrés au-delà de 3 carats séduit les acheteurs qui privilégient la rigueur architecturale à la scintillation — ceux qui recherchent la profondeur de couleur et le caractère intérieur des facettes en escalier dans la teinte de saphir la plus reconnue au monde. À ce poids, le bleu en taille émeraude impose une présence franche et posée que les formes rondes et coussin ne reproduisent pas. Le rapport GIA n° 1232980230 confirme l’origine de Ceylan qui accompagne ce profil de couleur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes atouts de ce saphir bleu naturel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigine de Ceylan confirmée par le GIA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLe rapport GIA n° 1232980230 précise le poids, les dimensions, le traitement thermique et une opinion d’origine Sri Lanka.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaille à degrés, format architectural\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLes facettes en escalier dans un bleu de Ceylan créent une profondeur intérieure plutôt qu’un éclat de surface — une esthétique rare et raffinée.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUn poids remarquable de plus de 3 carats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eÀ cette échelle, le bleu en taille émeraude prend une ampleur véritablement affirmée, quelle que soit la monture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUn bleu de Ceylan vif\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLe bleu lumineux et franc associé à la belle production saphirifère du Sri Lanka.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUne pierre faite pour le port quotidien\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorindon à 9 sur l’échelle de Mohs, juste derrière le diamant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaractéristiques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRéférence\u0026nbsp;: CG8443\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoids\u0026nbsp;: 3,08 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType de gemme\u0026nbsp;: saphir bleu naturel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaille\u0026nbsp;: taille émeraude (taille à degrés)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions\u0026nbsp;: 8,60 × 6,45 × 5,91 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvenance\u0026nbsp;: Sri Lanka (Ceylan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraitement\u0026nbsp;: chauffé\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCouleur\u0026nbsp;: bleu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePureté\u0026nbsp;: sans inclusion visible à la loupe (grossissement 10×)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification\u0026nbsp;: rapport GIA n° 1232980230\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDureté\u0026nbsp;: 9 sur l’échelle de Mohs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCe saphir de Ceylan de 3,08 ct en taille émeraude a été sélectionné à la main pour la vivacité et l’homogénéité de son bleu — une qualité qu’exige le format à degrés, dont les facettes révèlent l’intérieur de la pierre au lieu de le masquer par la brillance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCe que nos clients apprécient dans cette gemme\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUne documentation GIA\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e origine de Ceylan précisée par le rapport GIA n° 1232980230.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa singularité d’une taille à degrés\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e un format architectural dans la couleur de saphir la plus reconnue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa présence d’une pierre de plus de 3 carats\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e l’échelle à laquelle un bleu en taille émeraude s’impose vraiment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUne provenance fiable\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e origine de Ceylan, traitement indiqué en toute transparence, rapport GIA n° 1232980230.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquérir ce saphir de Ceylan de 3,08 ct en taille émeraude, c’est choisir un format architectural dans la couleur de référence du saphir, à un poids qui s’affirme, avec l’appui du rapport GIA n° 1232980230.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes usages idéaux pour ce saphir de Ceylan de 3,08 ct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBague de fiançailles d’inspiration Art déco ou architecturale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendentif remarquable dans une monture Art déco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePièce de collection pour les amateurs de saphirs bleus de Ceylan documentés par le GIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcquisition patrimoniale d’un bleu de Ceylan documenté de plus de 3 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCréation marquant un anniversaire ou une étape importante\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePièce unique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIl s’agit d’une gemme naturelle unique, et non d’une reproduction manufacturée ou synthétique\u0026nbsp;: il n’existe pas deux saphirs présentant la même couleur, les mêmes inclusions et le même caractère interne. Une fois cette pierre vendue, elle ne sera pas remplacée à l’identique. Ce que documente le rapport GIA correspond exactement à la pierre que vous recevrez.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntretien du saphir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNettoyez à l’eau tiède et au savon doux, à l’aide d’une brosse souple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRangez la pierre séparément pour éviter tout contact abrasif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetirez le bijou avant toute activité physique intense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÉvitez les nettoyeurs à ultrasons et à vapeur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCe qui accompagne ce saphir bleu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLe rapport GIA n° 1232980230\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLa gemme conditionnée dans une pochette gemmologique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43232612384835,"sku":"CG8443","price":8656.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"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":"Saphir bleu du Sri Lanka 1,75 ct — rond, chauffé, rapport GIA","description":"\u003cp\u003eUn saphir bleu naturel de 1,75 ct, de forme ronde, chauffé\u0026nbsp;: le rapport d’origine GIA n° 2243032036 porte la mention \u003cem\u003eHeated\u003c\/em\u003e à la rubrique \u003cem\u003eAdditional Results\u003c\/em\u003e. Le même document consigne le poids, des dimensions de 6,57–6,78 × 5,07 mm, la couleur Bleu, et deux styles de taille distincts — couronne en brillant modifié, pavillon taillé à degrés\u0026nbsp;: une taille mixte, et non un style unique appliqué à toute la pierre. Il retient le Sri Lanka (Ceylan) comme origine géographique et imprime à côté de cette mention que toute indication d’origine géographique est un avis d’expert fondé sur un ensemble d’observations et de données analytiques. La pureté, elle, relève de notre appréciation\u0026nbsp;: les rapports GIA sur pierres de couleur ne comportent pas de grade de pureté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSur un saphir bleu, deux questions viennent avant les autres\u0026nbsp;: d’où vient la pierre, et si elle a été chauffée. Le rapport répond à la seconde par une mention, \u003cem\u003eHeated\u003c\/em\u003e, et à la première par un avis qu’il présente lui-même comme un avis. Ce que le document ne consigne pas, à commencer par la pureté, relève de notre lecture de la pierre, et nous l’écrivons comme telle.\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;\"\u003eAvis de l’expert\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eL’appréciation d’\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e«\u0026nbsp;Ce qui me plaît ici, c’est une pierre qui est exactement ce qu’elle annonce\u0026nbsp;: un saphir bleu du Sri Lanka documenté par le GIA, chauffé, à un poids et à un prix qui permettent d’acheter une pierre documentée plutôt qu’une pierre décrite. Le contour est régulier, le bleu ne bouge pas d’un éclairage à l’autre, et rien en elle ne demande d’indulgence.\u0026nbsp;»\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCe que le rapport établit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCe n’est pas une pierre à phénomène et nous ne la présenterons pas comme telle. Ce qu’elle a pour elle se vérifie sur le document, et non sur la parole d’un vendeur\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigine Sri Lanka, au titre de l’avis du GIA\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e le rapport d’origine GIA n° 2243032036 retient le Sri Lanka comme origine géographique. Le laboratoire imprime sur le rapport que toute indication d’origine géographique est un avis d’expert fondé sur un ensemble d’observations et de données analytiques\u0026nbsp;; nous la citons donc comme un avis, jamais comme une confirmation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeux styles de taille, et non un seul\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e le rapport consigne une couronne en brillant modifié sur un pavillon taillé à degrés. Les facettes de la couronne divisent finement la lumière renvoyée, celles du pavillon la renvoient en plans plus larges. Le contour rond mesure de 6,57 à 6,78 mm de diamètre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePureté à l’œil nu\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e aucune inclusion visible sans grossissement. C’est notre appréciation et non un grade du GIA, les rapports GIA sur pierres de couleur ne comportant pas de grade de pureté.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChauffe portée au rapport\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e la rubrique \u003cem\u003eAdditional Results\u003c\/em\u003e du rapport GIA n° 2243032036 indique \u003cem\u003eHeated\u003c\/em\u003e. C’est ce que le document consigne au sujet de la chauffe\u0026nbsp;; ce n’est pas une déclaration selon laquelle aucun autre traitement n’aurait été appliqué, et nous ne la présentons pas comme telle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumenté, et non simplement décrit\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e le poids, les dimensions, la couleur, les styles de taille et la chauffe se vérifient sur le rapport GIA n° 2243032036 plutôt que sur la parole d’un vendeur, et l’origine s’y lit comme l’avis du GIA. La pureté fait exception\u0026nbsp;: elle est notre appréciation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConseils d’achat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuelques vérifications utiles avant d’acheter cette pierre, ou tout autre saphir bleu de forme ronde dans cet ordre de poids\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaites concorder le rapport et la pierre\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e le numéro de rapport (2243032036), les dimensions et le poids doivent correspondre à la pierre que vous recevez. Lisez le rapport en même temps que l’annonce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e«\u0026nbsp;Chauffé\u0026nbsp;» et «\u0026nbsp;traité\u0026nbsp;» ne désignent pas la même chose\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e dans le commerce français, \u003cem\u003etraité\u003c\/em\u003e renvoie à des interventions comme la diffusion ou le remplissage, alors que la chauffe se dit \u003cem\u003echauffé\u003c\/em\u003e et forme une catégorie distincte. Confondre les deux fausse toute comparaison de prix\u0026nbsp;; demandez à chaque vendeur ce que son document couvre exactement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLe contour rond se monte facilement\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e solitaire, entourage, trois pierres — une pierre ronde trouve sa monture sans chaton sur mesure. Vérifiez auprès de votre joaillier que les dimensions de 6,57–6,78 × 5,07 mm correspondent à la tête prévue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComparez le prix au carat, pas seulement le prix total\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e divisez le prix demandé par le poids avant de comparer deux annonces. C’est le prix au carat qui rend comparables des pierres de poids différents, et c’est lui qu’il faut situer par rapport à d’autres saphirs du Sri Lanka documentés par le GIA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParlez sertissage avant la mise en monture\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e pour une bague portée tous les jours, discutez de la hauteur des griffes et du choix du métal avec votre joaillier. L’échelle de Mohs, où le corindon se situe à 9, mesure la résistance à la rayure et non la tenue au choc\u0026nbsp;; le rapport GIA indique par ailleurs, au titre des caractéristiques de l’espèce, une ténacité excellente. Un pavillon taillé à degrés demande que ses arêtes soient protégées.\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;\"\u003eFiche technique de la pierre\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%;\"\u003eRéférence\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%;\"\u003ePoids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e1,75 carat\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%;\"\u003eEspèce \/ variété\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSaphir naturel (corindon)\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%;\"\u003eForme \/ taille\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRonde — couronne en brillant modifié, pavillon taillé à degrés (taille mixte)\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 × 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%;\"\u003eCouleur\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eBleu — mention portée au rapport GIA n° 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%;\"\u003ePhénomène\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eAucun\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%;\"\u003eTraitement thermique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eChauffé — mention \u003cem\u003eHeated\u003c\/em\u003e portée au rapport GIA n° 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%;\"\u003eOrigine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka — avis d’origine géographique du GIA, selon la clause imprimée sur le rapport\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%;\"\u003eExamen à l’œil nu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eAucune inclusion visible sans grossissement — notre appréciation, et non un grade du GIA\u0026nbsp;: les rapports GIA sur pierres de couleur ne comportent pas de grade de pureté\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%;\"\u003eTransparence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparente\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%;\"\u003eDureté\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 sur l’échelle de Mohs — résistance à la rayure\u0026nbsp;; constante de l’espèce corindon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eRapport de laboratoire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eRapport d’origine GIA sur saphir n° 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\u003ePourquoi choisir ce saphir bleu rond de 1,75 ct\u0026nbsp;?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUn contour rond se monte sans difficulté, et à 1,75 carat pour 6,57 à 6,78 mm de diamètre, cette pierre convient à une bague comme à un pendentif sans chaton sur mesure. Le saphir compte parmi les pierres précieuses, et la dénomination portée au rapport est celle du corindon naturel, variété saphir. Au-delà de cette identification, le rapport GIA n° 2243032036 réunit sur une seule feuille, que vous pouvez vérifier vous-même, la couleur, les deux styles de taille, la chauffe et un avis d’origine géographique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoints clés de ce saphir bleu naturel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaphir documenté par le GIA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdentification indépendante de l’espèce et de la variété, poids, dimensions et styles de taille consignés, et le Sri Lanka retenu comme origine géographique, sous la forme d’un avis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContour rond, taille mixte\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCouronne en brillant modifié sur pavillon taillé à degrés, tels que consignés au rapport, dans un contour rond qui se monte en bague, en pendentif comme en boucles d’oreilles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCouleur portée au rapport\u0026nbsp;: Bleu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLe rapport indique Bleu. Le GIA ne grade ni la saturation ni le ton sur un rapport de pierre de couleur\u0026nbsp;: c’est donc tout ce que le document dit de la couleur.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChauffé\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLa rubrique \u003cem\u003eAdditional Results\u003c\/em\u003e du rapport GIA n° 2243032036 indique \u003cem\u003eHeated\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRésistant à l’usage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLe corindon se situe à 9 sur l’échelle de Mohs, qui mesure la résistance à la rayure. Le rapport GIA indique par ailleurs, au titre des caractéristiques de l’espèce, une ténacité excellente\u0026nbsp;: c’est cette seconde propriété qui compte face à un choc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaractéristiques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRéférence\u0026nbsp;: CG8457\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoids\u0026nbsp;: 1,75 carat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemme\u0026nbsp;: saphir bleu naturel (corindon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForme et taille\u0026nbsp;: ronde — couronne en brillant modifié, pavillon taillé à degrés (taille mixte)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions\u0026nbsp;: 6,57–6,78 × 5,07 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigine\u0026nbsp;: Sri Lanka — avis d’origine géographique du GIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraitement thermique\u0026nbsp;: chauffé — mention \u003cem\u003eHeated\u003c\/em\u003e portée au rapport GIA n° 2243032036\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCouleur\u0026nbsp;: bleu — mention portée au rapport GIA n° 2243032036\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamen à l’œil nu\u0026nbsp;: aucune inclusion visible sans grossissement — notre appréciation, et non un grade du GIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparence\u0026nbsp;: transparente\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDureté\u0026nbsp;: 9 sur l’échelle de Mohs — résistance à la rayure\u0026nbsp;; constante de l’espèce corindon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapport de laboratoire\u0026nbsp;: rapport d’origine GIA sur saphir n° 2243032036\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntretien de votre saphir bleu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNettoyez à l’eau tiède et au savon doux, avec une brosse souple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRangez la pierre à part, sans contact avec d’autres gemmes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetirez le bijou avant le sport ou tout travail manuel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÉvitez les appareils à ultrasons et les nettoyeurs vapeur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContenu de la livraison\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapport d’origine GIA sur saphir n° 2243032036\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePierre livrée dans une pochette de présentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsages possibles pour ce saphir de 1,75 ct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePierre centrale d’une bague de fiançailles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendentif de caractère ou collier solitaire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection de saphirs bleus du Sri Lanka documentés par le GIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCadeau d’anniversaire pour une personne née en septembre — le saphir est la pierre de naissance du mois\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBague ou pendentif d’anniversaire de mariage ou de date importante\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43488624279619,"sku":"CG8457","price":2816.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"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":"Saphir bleu Sri Lanka 2,05 ct taille radiant — chauffé, rapport GIA","description":"\u003cp\u003eUn saphir bleu naturel de 2,05 carats, chauffé\u0026nbsp;: le rapport d’origine GIA n° 5242032116 porte la mention \u003cem\u003eHeated\u003c\/em\u003e à la rubrique \u003cem\u003eAdditional Results\u003c\/em\u003e. Le même document consigne le poids, des dimensions de 8,06 × 5,48 × 4,58 mm, la couleur Bleu, une forme — \u003cem\u003eOctagonal\u003c\/em\u003e — et un seul style de taille, \u003cem\u003eModified Brilliant Cut\u003c\/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;: un contour rectangulaire à pans coupés associé à un facettage brillanté, ce que le commerce appelle une taille radiant. Il retient le Sri Lanka (Ceylan) comme origine géographique et porte, en regard de cette mention, la clause imprimée suivante\u0026nbsp;: toute indication d’origine géographique est un avis d’expert fondé sur un ensemble d’observations et de données analytiques. La pureté, elle, relève de notre appréciation\u0026nbsp;: les rapports GIA sur pierres de couleur ne comportent pas de grade de pureté.\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;\"\u003eAvis de l’expert\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eL’appréciation d’\u003ca href=\"\/fr-be\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e«\u0026nbsp;Ce qui me plaît ici, c’est le peu de choses qu’il faut croire sur parole. Le poids, les dimensions, le contour à pans coupés et le facettage brillanté figurent au rapport, et le Sri Lanka aussi — sous la forme d’un avis, ce qu’est toujours une indication d’origine. Le bleu, lui, se regarde\u0026nbsp;: prenez le temps d’en juger vous-même. Lisez le document avant de me croire\u0026nbsp;: c’est exactement ce que je cherche.\u0026nbsp;»\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCe que le rapport établit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTout ce qui suit se lit sur le rapport GIA n° 5242032116, et non sur la parole d’un vendeur. Là où il s’agit de notre appréciation et non d’un constat du laboratoire, nous le disons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoids et dimensions\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,05 carats, pour 8,06 × 5,48 × 4,58 mm. Les deux figurent au rapport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigine Sri Lanka, selon l’avis du GIA\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e le rapport d’origine GIA n° 5242032116 retient le Sri Lanka comme origine géographique. Le rapport porte à côté de cette mention une clause imprimée\u0026nbsp;: toute indication d’origine géographique est un avis d’expert fondé sur un ensemble d’observations et de données analytiques. Nous citons donc cette origine comme un avis, jamais comme une confirmation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContour à pans coupés, facettage brillanté\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e le rapport porte \u003cem\u003eShape: Octagonal\u003c\/em\u003e et un unique style de taille, \u003cem\u003eCutting Style: Modified Brilliant Cut\u003c\/em\u003e. En français\u0026nbsp;: un contour rectangulaire à pans coupés et un facettage brillanté — ce que le commerce appelle une taille radiant. Souvent confondue avec la taille émeraude pour son contour à pans coupés, la taille radiant s’en distingue par son facettage, qui est «\u0026nbsp;brillanté\u0026nbsp;». Nous ne citons aucun nombre de facettes\u0026nbsp;: un tel chiffre appartient au type de taille et non à cette pierre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumenté, et non simplement décrit\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e le poids, les dimensions, la couleur, la forme, le style de taille et la chauffe sont consignés par un laboratoire indépendant, et l’origine s’y lit comme l’avis du GIA. Vous pouvez donc lire le document plutôt que de vous en remettre à l’annonce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePureté à la loupe\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e aucune inclusion visible au grossissement 10×. C’est notre appréciation et non un grade du GIA, les rapports GIA sur pierres de couleur ne comportant pas de grade de pureté.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChauffe portée au rapport\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e la rubrique \u003cem\u003eAdditional Results\u003c\/em\u003e du rapport GIA n° 5242032116 indique \u003cem\u003eHeated\u003c\/em\u003e. Nous rapportons cette mention et ce que notre propre examen a montré\u0026nbsp;; nous n’allons pas plus loin. À vous de demander à chaque vendeur, pour toute pierre, quel est le champ exact de son document.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConseils d’achat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuelques vérifications utiles avant d’acheter cette pierre, ou tout autre saphir bleu de ce poids\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaites concorder le rapport et la pierre\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e le numéro 5242032116, le poids et les dimensions doivent correspondre à la pierre que vous recevez. Conservez ensuite le rapport avec elle\u0026nbsp;: c’est le document qu’un assureur ou un futur acheteur vous demandera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePartez des millimètres, pas du carat\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e soumettez 8,06 × 5,48 × 4,58 mm à votre joaillier avant d’arrêter votre projet de monture. À poids égal, deux pierres n’offrent pas la même surface en vue de dessus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e«\u0026nbsp;Chauffé\u0026nbsp;» et «\u0026nbsp;traité\u0026nbsp;» ne désignent pas la même chose\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e dans le commerce français, \u003cem\u003etraité\u003c\/em\u003e renvoie à des interventions comme la diffusion ou le remplissage, alors que la chauffe forme une catégorie distincte. Demandez à chaque vendeur ce que son document couvre exactement\u0026nbsp;; c’est cette question qui rend deux annonces comparables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComparez le prix au carat, pas seulement le prix total\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e divisez le prix demandé par le poids avant de rapprocher deux annonces. C’est le prix au carat qui rend comparables des pierres de poids différents, et c’est lui qu’il faut situer face à d’autres saphirs du Sri Lanka documentés par le GIA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJugez le bleu par vous-même\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/strong\u003e pour une bague plus encore que pour un pendentif, demandez des photographies ou une vidéo supplémentaires en lumière du jour, et prenez le temps de les regarder avant de vous décider.\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;\"\u003eFiche technique de la pierre\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%;\"\u003eRéférence\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%;\"\u003ePoids\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%;\"\u003eEspèce \/ variété\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSaphir naturel (corindon)\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%;\"\u003eForme \/ taille\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRectangulaire à pans coupés (\u003cem\u003eOctagonal\u003c\/em\u003e) — facettage brillanté (\u003cem\u003eModified Brilliant Cut\u003c\/em\u003e)\u0026nbsp;; le commerce parle de taille 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 × 5,48 × 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%;\"\u003eCouleur\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eBleu — mention portée au rapport GIA n° 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%;\"\u003ePhénomène\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eAucun\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%;\"\u003eTraitement thermique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eChauffé — mention \u003cem\u003eHeated\u003c\/em\u003e portée au rapport GIA n° 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%;\"\u003eOrigine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka — avis d’origine géographique du GIA, selon la clause imprimée sur le rapport\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%;\"\u003eExamen à la loupe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eAucune inclusion visible au grossissement 10× — notre appréciation, et non un grade du GIA\u0026nbsp;: les rapports GIA sur pierres de couleur ne comportent pas de grade de pureté\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%;\"\u003eTransparence\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%;\"\u003eDureté\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 sur l’échelle de Mohs — résistance à la rayure\u0026nbsp;; constante de l’espèce corindon\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%;\"\u003eTénacité\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eExcellente — caractéristique de l’espèce corindon imprimée sur le rapport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eRapport de laboratoire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eRapport d’origine GIA sur saphir n° 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\u003ePourquoi choisir ce saphir bleu de 2,05 ct\u0026nbsp;?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLe saphir compte parmi les pierres précieuses, et la dénomination portée au rapport est celle du corindon naturel, variété saphir. Cette pierre pèse 2,05 carats et mesure 8,06 × 5,48 × 4,58 mm\u0026nbsp;: ce sont les chiffres à donner à votre joaillier. Au-delà de cette identification, le rapport GIA n° 5242032116 réunit la couleur, la forme, le style de taille, la chauffe et un avis d’origine géographique sur une seule feuille, que vous pouvez vérifier vous-même.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoints clés de ce saphir bleu naturel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigine Sri Lanka, sous la forme d’un avis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLe rapport d’origine GIA n° 5242032116 retient le Sri Lanka comme origine géographique, et consigne le poids, les dimensions, la couleur, la forme, le style de taille et la chauffe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContour à pans coupés, facettage brillanté\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eShape: Octagonal\u003c\/em\u003e et \u003cem\u003eCutting Style: Modified Brilliant Cut\u003c\/em\u003e, tels que portés au rapport\u0026nbsp;: un contour rectangulaire à pans coupés, ce que le commerce appelle une taille radiant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCouleur portée au rapport\u0026nbsp;: Bleu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSur un rapport de pierre de couleur, le GIA ne grade ni la saturation ni le ton. La mention Bleu est donc tout ce que ce document dit de la couleur.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChauffé\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLa rubrique \u003cem\u003eAdditional Results\u003c\/em\u003e du rapport GIA n° 5242032116 indique \u003cem\u003eHeated\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRésistant à l’usage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLe corindon se situe à 9 sur l’échelle de Mohs, qui mesure la résistance à la rayure. Le rapport GIA indique par ailleurs, au titre des caractéristiques de l’espèce, une ténacité excellente\u0026nbsp;: c’est cette seconde propriété qui compte face à un choc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaractéristiques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRéférence\u0026nbsp;: CG8458\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoids\u0026nbsp;: 2,05 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemme\u0026nbsp;: saphir bleu naturel (corindon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForme et taille\u0026nbsp;: rectangulaire à pans coupés (\u003cem\u003eOctagonal\u003c\/em\u003e) — facettage brillanté (\u003cem\u003eModified Brilliant Cut\u003c\/em\u003e)\u0026nbsp;; taille radiant dans le commerce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions\u0026nbsp;: 8,06 × 5,48 × 4,58 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCouleur\u0026nbsp;: bleu — mention portée au rapport GIA n° 5242032116\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhénomène\u0026nbsp;: aucun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraitement thermique\u0026nbsp;: chauffé — mention \u003cem\u003eHeated\u003c\/em\u003e portée au rapport GIA n° 5242032116\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigine\u0026nbsp;: Sri Lanka — avis d’origine géographique du GIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamen à la loupe\u0026nbsp;: aucune inclusion visible au grossissement 10× — notre appréciation, et non un grade du GIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparence\u0026nbsp;: transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDureté\u0026nbsp;: 9 sur l’échelle de Mohs — résistance à la rayure\u0026nbsp;; constante de l’espèce corindon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTénacité\u0026nbsp;: excellente — caractéristique de l’espèce corindon imprimée sur le rapport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapport de laboratoire\u0026nbsp;: rapport d’origine GIA sur saphir n° 5242032116\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntretien de votre saphir bleu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNettoyez à l’eau tiède et au savon doux, avec une brosse souple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRangez la pierre à part, sans contact avec d’autres gemmes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetirez le bijou avant le sport ou tout travail manuel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÉvitez les appareils à ultrasons et les nettoyeurs vapeur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContenu de la livraison\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapport d’origine GIA sur saphir n° 5242032116\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePierre livrée dans une pochette de présentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsages possibles pour ce saphir de 2,05 ct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePierre centrale d’une bague de fiançailles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendentif de caractère, en serti clos ou en entourage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection de saphirs bleus du Sri Lanka documentés par le GIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBague ou pendentif pour un anniversaire de mariage ou une autre date importante\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCadeau pour une personne née en septembre\u0026nbsp;: le saphir est la pierre de naissance du mois\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43488644792387,"sku":"CG8458","price":3690.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8458001.jpg?v=1783090579"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/collections\/1112023001_7dded48e-9107-45e1-9d00-abb06a719234.jpg?v=1784371249","url":"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/fr-be\/collections\/blue-sapphire.oembed","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}