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1.17 carat oval-cut violet sapphire, sourced from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and unheated, measuring 7.30 × 5.60 × 4.00 mm. Rich violet hue with strong light return across the mixed brilliant faceting. Accompanied by AGCL Report #M259523, confirming weight, dimensions, color, and treatment.
Expert Opinion
Ahmed Shareek's Assessment
"The violet hue on this stone is rich and saturated rather than washed-out — a color that's genuinely harder to source than standard blue — and being unheated with strong light return makes it stand out even at just over a carat."
Rarity Analysis
Violet sapphire occupies a narrow slice of corundum production, sitting between blue and pink/purple on the color wheel, and only a fraction of rough ever yields a clean, well-saturated violet like this one.
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Color: True violet is a genuinely uncommon sapphire color — most corundum production skews blue, with violet forming only where trace elements strike a specific balance rarely seen at this saturation.
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Size: At 1.17 carats, this stone sits in the range where good violet color is still findable, but clean, well-cut stones of any size in this hue are limited relative to blue or white sapphire supply.
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Treatment: The overwhelming majority of sapphires on the market are heat-treated to improve color and clarity; this stone is unheated, which is the minority case and typically commands a premium.
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Cut: The oval mixed brilliant faceting is cut to maximize light return through the crown, a more labor-intensive approach than a simple standard cut and one that rewards this stone's natural transparency.
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Documentation: The AGCL report independently confirms weight, dimensions, color, and treatment — verification that isn't always available on stones sold without third-party lab paperwork.
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Combined effect: It's the combination of an uncommon body color, unheated status, and independent documentation together — not any single factor alone — that makes a stone like this difficult to simply replace with another.
Buying Guidance
A few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:
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View it in varied lighting. Violet sapphire can shift subtly in tone between daylight and warm indoor light, so it's worth viewing the stone (or requesting video) under more than one light source before committing.
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Consider the setting for an oval stone. At 7.30 × 5.60 × 4.00 mm, this oval's pointed ends benefit from prongs or a setting style that protects the corners from chipping in everyday wear.
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Verify origin claims independently when a report doesn't confirm them. The AGCL report on this stone confirms weight, dimensions, color, and treatment, but does not itself certify geographic origin — treat the Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin as the seller's assessment and ask for supporting documentation if origin is a priority for your purchase.
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Weigh availability against the Rarity Analysis above. Given how few unheated violet sapphires with independent lab documentation come to market at any given time, expect limited like-for-like alternatives if you wait.
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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 # |
CG8305 |
| Carat Weight |
1.17 ct |
| Species / Variety |
Natural Violet Sapphire (Corundum) |
| Shape / Cut |
Oval, Mixed Brilliant |
| Dimensions |
7.30 × 5.60 × 4.00 mm |
| Color / Intensity |
Violet |
| Phenomenon |
None |
| Treatment |
Unheated |
| Origin |
Sri Lanka (Ceylon) — store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL report |
| Clarity |
Very Slightly Included |
| Transparency |
Transparent |
| Hardness |
9 (Mohs) |
| Certification |
AGCL Report #M259523 |
Features
- SKU: CG8305
- Carat Weight: 1.17 carats
- Variety: Violet Sapphire
- Shape: Oval
- Cutting Style: Mixed Brilliant
- Dimensions: 7.30 × 5.60 × 4.00 mm
- Gem Type: Natural Violet Sapphire
- Origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
- Treatment: None — unheated and untreated
- Color: Violet
- Transparency: Transparent
- Clarity: Very Slightly Included
- Certification: AGCL Report #M259523
- 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 Violet Sapphire
- AGCL Report #M259523
- Gemstone packed in a gem sleeve
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