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A natural 0.61 carat white sapphire in a princess cut, colorless and untreated, documented on AGCL Report #M263117. Princess-cut colorless sapphire at 0.61 carats is a practical center stone for small pendant solitaires, stud earrings, and compact ring designs where the square geometric outline creates a modern, architectural look. At Mohs 9, white sapphire is the hardest colorless gemstone alternative to diamond, appropriate for daily wear in any jewelry type without special care.
Expert Opinion
Ahmed Shareek's Assessment
"A princess cut this precise in white sapphire is not something I see often at 0.61 carats — the sharp, even corners hold up well under close inspection, and combined with Loupe Clean clarity and zero treatment, it's a genuinely clean diamond-alternative stone."
Rarity Analysis
A few factors combine to make this stone a solid diamond-alternative choice at its 0.61 carat weight:
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Color: Fully colorless corundum, the natural diamond-alternative variety of sapphire.
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Size: 0.61 carats is a practical stud-earring and small-pendant weight in a princess cut.
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Treatment: Completely untreated — no coating, filling, or heat treatment of any kind.
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Cut: Princess (square) faceting with sharp geometric corners, less commonly available than round or oval white sapphire.
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Documentation: Independently verified by AGCL Report #M263117, confirming species, weight, dimensions, and treatment status.
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Combined effect: A natural, untreated colorless stone in a precise geometric cut with independent documentation makes this a solid, verifiable diamond alternative at an accessible weight.
Buying Guidance
A few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:
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Setting choice: Princess-cut corners are more vulnerable to chipping than rounded shapes — a setting with corner protection (V-prongs or a bezel) is worth discussing with your jeweler.
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Diamond-alternative expectations: White sapphire has lower dispersion than diamond, so it will show less "fire" and more brilliance — set expectations accordingly.
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Scale for your design: At 4.93 x 4.86mm, this stone suits stud earrings, a small pendant solitaire, or geometric accent work.
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Documentation: AGCL Report #M263117 confirms treatment status and dimensions; origin is the store's own assessment, not addressed by the report.
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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 # |
CG8399 |
| Carat Weight |
0.61 ct |
| Species / Variety |
Corundum / White Sapphire (Colorless) |
| Shape / Cut |
Princess (square), Princess cut |
| Dimensions |
4.93 x 4.86 x 2.78 mm |
| Color / Intensity |
Colorless |
| Phenomenon |
None |
| Treatment |
Unheated — No Indication of Heating |
| Origin |
Sri Lanka (Ceylon) (store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL report) |
| Clarity |
Loupe Clean |
| Transparency |
Transparent |
| Hardness |
9 (Mohs) |
| Certification |
AGCL Report #M263117 |
Why Choose this 0.61 ct Princess Cut White Sapphire?
Princess-cut white sapphire at 0.61 carats sits between accent stone and small center stone in practical scale — large enough for a solitaire stud or small pendant center, compact enough for geometric accent work in larger designs. The princess cut's sharp square corners create a modern, architectural silhouette that distinguishes this stone from the oval and round alternatives that dominate the white sapphire market.
Key Benefits of this Natural White Sapphire
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Untreated Natural Colorless
No coating, no filling, no heat treatment — natural colorless corundum exactly as found.
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Princess Cut Precision
Sharp square corners — the geometric format for modern and minimalist jewelry design.
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Mohs 9 Hardness
The hardest colorless gemstone other than diamond — daily wear appropriate.
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Stud and Small Pendant Scale
0.61 carats — the practical range for solitaire stud earrings and small pendant center stones.
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Natural Diamond Alternative
Colorless, hard, untreated — at a fraction of the diamond price.
Features
- Carat Weight: 0.61 Carats
- Gem Type: Natural White Sapphire
- Cut: Princess (square)
- Treatment: Unheated — No Indication of Heating per AGCL Report #M263117
- Color: Colorless
- Clarity: Loupe Clean — eye-clean, no visible inclusions under normal viewing
- Origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) (store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL report)
- Certification: AGCL Report #M263117
- Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale
This 0.61 ct princess cut white sapphire has been hand-selected for colorlessness and the precision of its square cut — the quality that defines a useful princess-cut center stone at this scale.
Why Customers Love This Gemstone
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Untreated Colorless: Natural — no coating or treatment of any kind.
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Princess Precision: Sharp square corners for geometric design work.
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Stud-Ready Scale: 0.61 carats suits solitaire stud earrings and small pendant solitaires perfectly.
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Trusted Source: Untreated status disclosed honestly, selected for colorlessness.
Owning this 0.61 ct princess cut white sapphire means choosing the most precise geometric format in the most durable colorless gem alternative at a practical earring and small pendant scale.
Perfect Uses for this 0.61 ct White Sapphire
- Solitaire stud earrings
- Small pendant center stone
- Accent ring in a geometric setting
- Diamond substitute in minimalist jewelry
- September birthstone gift