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A natural 0.54 ct Oval Ceylon Purplish-Pink Sapphire, from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), completely unheated. Purplish-pink occupies the hue boundary where pink gains a violet-influenced undertone — warmer than pure violet, more complex than straightforward pink. At 0.54 carats in an oval, this is a practical earring and small pendant scale in a color that is genuinely more nuanced than the single-hue pink that dominates the commercial market. Unheated status preserves the natural chromium character that heat treatment can simplify.
Expert Opinion
Ahmed Shareek's Assessment
"This 0.54 ct oval shows a genuine dual-hue character — the violet undertone beneath the pink is visible face-up, not just in theory — which is the detail that separates true purplish-pink sapphire from the single-tone commercial pink that dominates the market."
Rarity Analysis
A few factors combine to make this stone more distinctive than its 0.54 carat weight alone would suggest:
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Color: Purplish-pink sits at the hue boundary between pink and violet, a more complex color than the single-tone pink common in the commercial market.
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Size: At 0.54 carats this is an earring and small-pendant scale stone rather than a large center stone.
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Treatment: Completely unheated, preserving the natural chromium-driven color exactly as it formed.
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Clarity: Loupe Clean, described in the listing as eye-clean with no visible inclusions under normal viewing.
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Documentation: Laboratory-confirmed by AGCL, though the specific report number is not listed in this product's data.
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Combined effect: A rare dual-hue color, unheated status, and small verified clarity grade together make this a more nuanced stone than its modest weight suggests.
Buying Guidance
A few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:
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Color character: Expect a pink base with a visible violet undertone that shifts slightly across light sources — view it in more than one lighting environment if the dual hue matters to you.
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Scale for your setting: At 0.54 carats and 5.30 x 4.14mm, this stone suits earring centers, small pendants, or an accent-ring position.
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Documentation note: The AGCL certification for this stone is referenced in product data without a specific report number listed — contact us if you need the physical certificate confirmed before purchase.
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Clarity in hand: Loupe Clean / eye-clean grading means inclusions should not be visible without magnification.
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Use the Try Before You Buy option if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.
Learn More About This Gemstone
Gemstone Data — At a Glance
| Item # |
CG8397 |
| Carat Weight |
0.54 ct |
| Species / Variety |
Corundum / Purplish-Pink Sapphire |
| Shape / Cut |
Oval, Portuguese cut |
| Dimensions |
5.30 x 4.14 x 3.18 mm |
| Color / Intensity |
Purplish-Pink, Medium Intense |
| Phenomenon |
None |
| Treatment |
Unheated |
| Origin |
Sri Lanka (Ceylon) |
| Clarity |
Loupe Clean (eye-clean, no visible inclusions under normal viewing) |
| Transparency |
Transparent |
| Hardness |
9 (Mohs) |
| Certification |
AGCL — report number not listed in product data |
Why Choose this 0.54 ct Unheated Ceylon Purplish-Pink Sapphire?
Purplish-pink sapphire from Ceylon in unheated quality at sub-carat weight offers more hue complexity than standard commercial pink — the violet undertone shifts the color balance across light sources, giving the stone a slightly different character in daylight versus incandescent light. At this small scale, the dual hue character is visible and makes the stone stand apart from equivalent single-tone pinks.
Key Benefits of this 0.54 ct Oval Ceylon Purplish-Pink Sapphire
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Unheated Ceylon Origin
No thermal treatment — natural purplish-pink from Sri Lanka exactly as formed.
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Dual Hue Complexity
The pink-violet balance creates more visual depth than single-hue pink alternatives.
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Earring and Pendant Scale
0.54 carats in an oval — practical for earring centers and small pendant designs.
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Light-Variable Character
The pink-violet balance shifts slightly across light sources — quiet dynamism at small scale.
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Durable for Daily Wear
Corundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.
Features
- Carat Weight: 0.54 Carats
- Gem Type: Natural Purplish-Pink Sapphire
- Cut: Oval
- Origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
- Treatment: Unheated
- Color: Purplish-Pink
- Clarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing
- Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale
This 0.54 ct Oval Ceylon Purplish-Pink Sapphire has been hand-selected for the balance and naturalness of its dual hue — a color that is more interesting than commercial single-tone pink at the same scale.
Why Customers Love This Gemstone
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Unheated Ceylon: Natural dual hue from the benchmark source — treatment preserved the pink-violet balance.
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More Than Pink: The violet undertone adds depth not present in standard commercial pink.
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Earring-Ready Scale: The right weight for center stone earring applications.
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Trusted Source: Ceylon origin confirmed, treatment disclosed honestly.
Owning this 0.54 ct unheated Ceylon purplish-pink sapphire means choosing a small stone with more color character than its scale suggests.
Perfect Uses for this 0.54 ct Purplish-Pink Sapphire
- Earring center stones (pair)
- Small pendant center stone
- Accent ring in rose gold or white gold
- Collectors of small unheated Ceylon pink sapphires
- Three-stone ring accent
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