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A natural 0.61 carat pink sapphire in an emerald cut, completely unheated and documented on GIA Report #2235980196. Pink sapphire is natural corundum in the delicate rose-pink range — a soft, romantic tone that reads clean and bright in daylight. At sub-carat weight, this emerald-cut stone is a collector format: the step facets reveal the interior color evenly rather than scattering it, making it well-suited for earrings, accent stones, and small pendant designs.
Expert Opinion
Ahmed Shareek's Assessment
"What makes this particular stone worth pointing out is the documentation, not just the color. Most of the Ceylon-origin sapphires we sell carry our own in-house gemological assessment of origin, which we stand behind — but this one is different: GIA's own Sapphire Origin Report states the Sri Lankan origin directly, which is a meaningfully higher bar of proof. Combined with unheated status and a clean, well-cut 0.61 ct stone, this is a small sapphire with an unusually strong paper trail."
Rarity Analysis
A handful of factors compound here to make this a stronger-than-average sub-carat pink sapphire, even before you factor in the documentation.
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Color: A soft, even rose-pink tone with no visible zoning — natural pink sapphires with this level of color consistency at sub-carat sizes are routinely passed over in favor of larger stones, which keeps well-cut small ones like this underappreciated relative to their quality.
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Size: At 0.61 ct, this is a collector- and jeweler-friendly size for earrings, accents, and small pendant centers — natural, unheated material in this size range is far less commonly offered with full lab documentation than larger center stones.
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Treatment: unheated
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Clarity: Loupe Clean is a strong grade
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Documentation: GIA Report #2235980196 — GIA has confirmed the geographic origin as Sri Lanka (Ceylon) directly in the report, which is a materially stronger documentation standard than the store's-own-assessment framing seen on most AGCL-certified listings in this catalog.
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Combined effect: unheated status, even color, strong clarity, and GIA-confirmed Ceylon origin rarely line up together in a stone this size — it's the documentation, more than the size, that sets this stone apart.
Buying Guidance
A few practical points if you're considering this stone for a ring or other setting.
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Best use: earring pairs, accent stones, or a small pendant center — the emerald cut's step facets show this stone's color evenly, which favors clean, simple settings that don't compete with it.
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Setting considerations: emerald-cut corners benefit from protective prongs or a bezel; ask your jeweler about corner protection when commissioning a setting.
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Documentation to keep: hold onto the GIA Report #2235980196 with the stone — it is the basis for both the unheated and Sri Lankan origin claims and will matter for insurance and resale.
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Comparison shopping: when comparing this stone to other pink sapphires online, check whether origin is GIA-confirmed or store-assessed — the two are not equivalent claims.
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Try Before You Buy: if you're unsure how this stone will look in hand, Crescent Gems offers a trial period so you can view it in person before committing to a setting.
Learn More About This Gemstone
Gemstone Data — At a Glance
| Item # |
CG8368 |
| Carat Weight |
0.61 ct |
| Species / Variety |
Natural Pink Sapphire (Corundum) |
| Shape / Cut |
Emerald Cut, Step Cut |
| Dimensions |
5.53 x 4.08 x 2.69 mm |
| Color / Intensity |
Pink, soft rose-pink tone |
| Phenomenon |
None |
| Treatment |
Unheated |
| Origin |
Sri Lanka (Ceylon) — confirmed by GIA Report #2235980196 |
| Clarity |
Loupe Clean (eye-clean) |
| Transparency |
Transparent |
| Hardness |
9 (Mohs) |
| Certification |
GIA Report #2235980196 |
Features
- SKU: CG8368
- Variety: Pink Sapphire
- Weight: 0.61 Carats
- Dimensions: 5.53 x 4.08 x 2.69 mm
- Shape: Emerald Cut (Octagonal outline per GIA report)
- Cut Style: Step Cut
- Origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) — confirmed by GIA Report #2235980196
- Treatment: Unheated
- Color: Pink
- Clarity: Loupe Clean — eye-clean, no visible inclusions under normal viewing
- Transparency: Transparent
- Certification: GIA (Gemological Institute of America), Report #2235980196
This 0.61 ct unheated emerald-cut pink sapphire has been hand-selected for the evenness of its color and the quality of its step-cut faceting — GIA's Sapphire Origin Report confirms both its Sri Lankan origin and unheated status.
One of a Kind
This is a single natural gemstone, not a lab-created or mass-produced stone. No two natural sapphires are identical — the exact stone pictured is the exact stone you receive.
Care
Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush; avoid ultrasonic cleaners and harsh chemicals. Store separately from other jewelry, since sapphire (Mohs 9) can scratch softer stones and metals.
Perfect Uses for this 0.61 ct Pink Sapphire
- Earring center stones (pair)
- Accent stone in a custom multi-stone design
- Small pendant center stone
- Collectors of unusual-cut pink sapphires
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