3.09 ct Natural Heated Orange Sapphire – Emerald Cut | GIA Certified

A natural 3.09 ct Emerald-Cut Orange Sapphire, heat treated, with a GIA report (Sapphire Origin Report #2235980212) confirming species, weight, dimensions, and Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin. Orange sapphire is one of the rarest sapphire colors — the trace element combination of iron and chromium in the proportions that produce vivid orange in corundum is less commonly produced than the combinations for blue, yellow, or pink. The emerald cut at 3.09 carats is an unusual format for orange material — step facets create interior depth in the vivid orange rather than scattering it across a brilliant surface, producing a richer, more architectural orange presentation than oval or cushion alternatives.

Rarity Analysis

Orange sits at the far warm end of the sapphire color range, and industry sourcing data is explicit that it is one of the least commonly produced natural sapphire colors.

• Color: Vivid, pure orange in natural corundum occurs in fewer than 1% of all mined sapphires globally — the color requires a specific, narrow iron-chromium ratio in the crystal lattice, placing it alongside padparadscha as one of the two rarest positions on the standard sapphire color spectrum.
• Cut: Emerald (step) cuts are used far less often for sapphire than round, oval, or cushion, because the large open step facets expose every inclusion — this format is only viable on material clean enough to support it, which is why fine emerald-cut sapphire is comparatively scarce.
• Size: At 3.09 carats, this stone is well above the sub-1-carat sizes that dominate the commercial orange sapphire market.
• Treatment & Documentation: Heat treatment is standard, accepted, and permanent — what's uncommon is independent lab confirmation of both treatment status and geographic origin on a single report. Orange sapphire also carries an above-average beryllium-diffusion fraud risk, which is exactly why GIA documentation is treated as effectively mandatory for investment-grade orange material.
• Combined effect: A true vivid-orange body color, an exacting emerald cut, a 3+ carat size, and full GIA documentation rarely converge in a single stone — it's that combination, not any one factor alone, that makes this piece difficult to replace.

Buying Guidance

A few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:

• Clarity matters more in this cut. Step-cut facets are large and open, so inclusions that a brilliant cut would scatter and hide are shown plainly here — this stone's eye-clean clarity is part of why it can carry the cut at all.
• Verify the GIA report yourself. Cross-check Report #2235980212 at gia.edu/report-check and read the color and treatment sections directly — orange sapphire's elevated beryllium-diffusion risk makes independent confirmation worth doing rather than taking on trust.
• Mounting for an elongated step cut. At 8.53 x 7.34 x 5.28 mm, this stone's four corners are its most vulnerable point — choose a setting (prong or bezel) that specifically protects them, rather than an open claw design.
• This is heated, not unheated — and that's worth being clear-eyed about. Heat treatment is disclosed on the GIA report and is standard industry practice; if unheated material specifically matters to you, compare pricing and availability first in our Heated vs Unheated guide.
• 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

• Orange Sapphire Buyer's Guide
• How Sapphire Heat Treatment Works
• Heated vs Unheated Sapphire
• GIA Guide
• Custom Ring Guide
• Emerald Cut Sapphire Guide
• Padparadscha Sapphire Guide
• Sapphire Buying Guide

Why Choose this 3.09 ct Emerald-Cut Orange Sapphire?

Emerald-cut orange sapphire at 3 carats with GIA documentation combines three uncommon attributes: a rare sapphire color, an unusual cut format for this color, and major lab documentation. The GIA report (#2235980212) confirms weight, dimensions, treatment status, and Sri Lankan origin. The step facets of the emerald cut reveal the orange's interior depth rather than maximizing surface sparkle, creating a bold, glowing quality unlike brilliant-cut orange material.

Key Benefits of this Natural Orange Sapphire

• GIA Documentation
  GIA report #2235980212 confirms weight, dimensions, treatment status, and geographic origin.
• Rare Orange Color
  Orange sapphire requires a specific iron-chromium ratio not commonly achieved in natural corundum.
• Emerald Cut Distinction
  Step facets in vivid orange create interior depth rather than surface brilliance — an unusual and striking combination.
• 3+ Carat Statement Size
  At this scale the vivid orange has full visual presence in any jewelry setting.
• Durable for Daily Wear
  Corundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.

Features

• Carat Weight: 3.09 Carats
• Gem Type: Natural Orange Sapphire
• Variety: Orange Sapphire
• Dimensions: 8.53 x 7.34 x 5.28 mm (per GIA report)
• Shape: Emerald Cut
• Cut Style: Step Cut
• Origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon), confirmed by GIA
• Treatment: Heat Treated
• Color: Yellowish Orange
• Clarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing
• Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale
• Certification: GIA (Gemological Institute of America), Sapphire Origin Report #2235980212

One of a Kind

This is a natural, heat-treated gemstone — no two natural sapphires are exactly alike, and once this stone is sold it cannot be reordered or reproduced.

Care of Emerald-Cut Orange Sapphire

• Clean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush
• Remove before heavy physical activity, sports, or manual work
• Avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners
• Store separately from other jewelry — step-cut corners can chip if knocked against harder stones

This 3.09 ct emerald-cut orange sapphire has been hand-selected for the vividness of its orange and the quality of its step-cut faceting — step facets reveal everything, so only clean, vivid stones suit this demanding format.

Why Customers Love This Gemstone

• GIA Documentation: Full lab confirmation of weight, dimensions, treatment, and Sri Lankan origin (Report #2235980212).
• Emerald Cut Rarity in Orange: Step-cut vivid orange at this size is uncommon in the market.
• Bold Statement Color: Vivid orange at 3+ carats makes an immediate, commanding impression.
• Trusted Source: Treatment disclosed honestly, quality evident at selection.

Owning this 3.09 ct emerald-cut orange sapphire means choosing rare color in a rare format, with independent documentation to confirm both.

Perfect Uses for this 3.09 ct Orange Sapphire

• Statement cocktail ring center stone
• Bold pendant commission
• Collectors of GIA-documented orange sapphires
• Investment in documented rare sapphire colors at 3+ carats
• Distinctive fine jewelry centerpiece

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Item #: CG8445 | GIA Report #: 2235980212