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1.66 carat oval-cut lavender sapphire, sourced from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and unheated, measuring 7.91 × 6.16 × 4.34 mm. A soft, muted violet-gray hue with loupe-clean clarity and strong light return across the mixed brilliant faceting. Accompanied by AGCL Report #M2513025, confirming weight, dimensions, color, and treatment.
Expert Opinion
"Lavender is one of the quietest colors in the sapphire world," says Ahmed Shareek, gemologist at Crescent Gems. "Most people think of sapphire as blue, and within the purple family, most collectors gravitate toward saturated violet or royal purple. Lavender sits below that — a very light, desaturated violet-gray that reads as almost neutral in some lighting and distinctly lavender in others. It's a niche within a niche: an uncommon hue, inside an already uncommon color family. Stones like this don't come up often, and when they do, they tend to appeal to buyers with a specific, understated taste rather than to the broad market."
Rarity Analysis
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Color: Lavender is an uncommon, subtle sapphire color — lighter and more muted than violet or purple, appealing to a specific niche of buyers who prefer understated tones over highly saturated ones.
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Treatment: This stone is unheated. Most sapphire on the market is heat-treated to improve color, so natural unheated material is the minority overall. That said, very pale, light-toned material like lavender is often naturally unheated to begin with, since there's less color to alter through heating — so the rarity premium here is real, but more modest than it would be for an unheated stone in a deeply saturated color.
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Clarity: Loupe-clean clarity — no inclusions visible under 10x magnification — is uncommon in natural sapphire of any color and adds meaningfully to this stone's overall quality.
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Documentation: This stone is accompanied by a report from AGCL (Arctic Gem Certification & Laboratory), a recognized gemological laboratory. AGCL is a different lab than GIA — both issue legitimate gemological reports, but they are separate institutions, and it's worth knowing which lab stands behind a given stone.
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Origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin is stated by the seller and has not been independently confirmed by a separate origin-determination lab report.
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Combined effect: An unheated, loupe-clean lavender sapphire with independent lab documentation is a genuinely uncommon combination — not because any single factor is extraordinary on its own, but because all of them align in the same stone.
Buying Guidance
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Verify treatment status: Always confirm treatment through an independent lab report rather than relying on a seller's description alone. This stone's AGCL report confirms its unheated, untreated status.
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Know which lab issued the report: This stone is certified by AGCL (Arctic Gem Certification & Laboratory), not GIA. Both are legitimate labs, but they are different institutions with different methodologies and reputations — know which lab issued a given report before comparing stones or prices across listings.
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View it in different lighting: Lavender is a subtle, desaturated color, so how it reads can shift noticeably between daylight, indoor incandescent light, and LED lighting. Look at the stone under a few different light sources before deciding whether the color works for you.
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Confirm the fit for your setting: At 7.91 × 6.16 × 4.34 mm, make sure this oval's dimensions suit your intended ring design or mounting before purchase.
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Try Before You Buy: Because color perception varies so much by lighting and by screen, we recommend viewing this stone in hand whenever possible before committing.
Learn More About This Gemstone
Gemstone Data — At a Glance
| Item # |
CG8340 |
| Carat Weight |
1.66 ct |
| Species / Variety |
Natural Lavender Sapphire (Corundum) |
| Shape / Cut |
Oval Mixed Brilliant |
| Dimensions |
7.91 × 6.16 × 4.34 mm |
| Color / Intensity |
Lavender (Soft Lavender) |
| Phenomenon |
None |
| Treatment |
None — unheated and untreated |
| Origin |
Sri Lanka (Ceylon) — seller-stated |
| Clarity |
Loupe Clean |
| Transparency |
Transparent |
| Hardness |
9 (Mohs) |
| Certification |
AGCL Report #M2513025 |
Features
- SKU: CG8340
- Carat Weight: 1.66 carats
- Variety: Lavender Sapphire
- Shape: Oval
- Cutting Style: Mixed Brilliant
- Dimensions: 7.91 × 6.16 × 4.34 mm
- Gem Type: Natural Lavender Sapphire
- Origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
- Treatment: None — unheated and untreated
- Color: Lavender (Soft Lavender)
- Transparency: Transparent
- Clarity: Loupe Clean
- Certification: AGCL Report #M2513025
- Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale
Care
- Clean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush
- Store separately to avoid surface contact
- Remove before heavy physical activity
- Avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners
One of a Kind
This 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.
What's included with this Lavender Sapphire
- AGCL Report #M2513025
- Gemstone packed in a gem sleeve
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