{"product_id":"1-46-ct-oval-purple-sapphire-unheated","title":"1.46 ct Natural Unheated Purple Sapphire – Oval Cut | AGCL Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.46 ct oval-cut purple sapphire, unheated, measuring 7.42 × 6.58 × 4.05 mm. The oval shape spreads the stone's purple hue across a broad face-up surface, giving strong visual presence at this weight. Purple sapphire sits between red and blue in natural corundum, and heat treatment typically shifts it toward pink or blue — unheated purple at this size is a genuine find. 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 #M2511401, 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=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/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\"Purple sapphire is one of the color ranges most likely to be heat-treated toward pink or blue, so an unheated 1.46 ct stone like this one — clean, well-cut, and honestly documented — is harder to come by than its size alone suggests.\"\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\u003ePurple sapphire is a minority color within overall sapphire production, and unheated examples make up a smaller share still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple sapphire sits between red and blue on the corundum color range and is seen far less often than blue, pink, or yellow sapphire in typical market supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.46 carats, this stone is a solid, wearable center-stone weight — above the smaller accent range while still being an attainable size for a purple sapphire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most purple sapphire on the market is heat-treated, often specifically to push the color toward the more commercially familiar pink or blue. A stone that has kept its natural, unheated purple color is a meaningfully smaller subset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graded Loupe Clean — eye-clean and clean even under magnification, a favorable grade that isn't a given at this color and size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Backed by AGCL Report #M2511401, confirming weight, dimensions, color, and treatment. The report does not address geographic origin, so the Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin stated here is the store's own assessment rather than a lab-confirmed determination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e An unheated purple sapphire with loupe-clean clarity at a usable carat weight is a less common combination than any one of those factors would suggest on its own — most purple sapphire on the market is either heat-treated, smaller, or more included.\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 in different lighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple sapphire's color can shift depending on light source — warm indoor lighting can push it toward a redder cast, while daylight or fluorescent light brings out a cooler, bluer purple. Ask to see the stone (or photos\/video) in more than one lighting environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm the setting fits the stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 7.42 × 6.58 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\u003eVerify treatment through documentation, not a seller's claim alone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Since most purple sapphire on the market is heat-treated, confirm unheated status through an independent lab report, and check whether that report addresses geographic origin or not — as here, not every report does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh availability against the Rarity Analysis above:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unheated purple sapphire in this size and clarity is less routinely available than treated stones or smaller sizes, which is worth factoring into any price comparison against undocumented or unheated-unverified listings.\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=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/purple-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003ePurple Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/violet-sapphires-the-rare-beauty-of-royal-purple-elegance\"\u003ePurple vs. Violet vs. Blue Sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eUnheated Sapphire Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/natural-sapphires-online-premium-gemstones\"\u003eWhat Certification Actually Tells You\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/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=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/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;\"\u003eCG8333\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;\"\u003e1.46 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 Purple 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;\"\u003e7.42 × 6.58 × 4.05 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;\"\u003ePurple, Medium 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\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;\"\u003eLoupe Clean (eye-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 #M2511401\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: CG8333\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.46 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Purple Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style: Mixed Brilliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.42 × 6.58 × 4.05 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Purple 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: Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Loupe Clean — eye-clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: AGCL Report #M2511401\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 Purple Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAGCL Report #M2511401\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":42665943531587,"sku":"CG8333","price":1606.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_a42055ed-67de-4339-8875-d23add5d3730.jpg?v=1779990288","url":"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/products\/1-46-ct-oval-purple-sapphire-unheated","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}