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0.45 Ct. Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

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Item ID: S16586
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$270
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Product Details
Item ID:
S16586
Dimensions (MM):
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Length: 5.62
Width: 4.08
Height: 2.33
Weight:
0.45 Ct.
Color:
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Purple
Color intensity:
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Medium Intense
Clarity:
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Slightly Included
Shape:
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Pear
Cut:
Mixed Brilliant
Cutting style:
Faceted
Enhancements:
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No Enhancement
Origin:
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Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Per carat price:
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$600
Product description

From the verdant hills and ancient riverbeds of Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka, a rare gem begins its journey. Bathed in the tropical warmth and nourished by the rich earth, this exquisite 0.45 carat purple sapphire is born. The island's geological magic infuses every crystal, coaxing out a purple hue both enchanting and profound. As miners discover this hidden treasure, their careful hands lift it from the soil, marking the beginning of its transformation. With a pear shape measuring 5.62 by 4.08 by 2.33 mm and a mixed brilliant cut, the sapphire's facets are brought to life, catching the eye and captivating the soul. Its slightly included clarity adds character and depth, telling the story of its natural beginnings.

The journey continues from the hands of miners to the artisan workshops where skilled craftsmen manifest dreams into reality. Each phase of cutting and polishing unveils another facet of its allure, honoring the sapphire’s medium intense color. Trusting their knowledge of the material's temperament, artisans shape the gem with precision and care. The surface of the sapphire achieves an excellent polish, allowing light to dance across its surface with effortless grace. This care amplifies its brilliance and breathes life into every face, embodying celestial wonders in a tangible form. Through this artisanal dialogue between nature and craft, a raw stone finds its voice, echoing the whispers of its origins.

When set in jewelry, the purple sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company becomes more than just an ornament. It is an ode to elegance, adaptable in its wear and resonant with meaning. The luxurious purple hue can complement an array of skin tones, enhancing their unique attributes. On fair skin, the sapphire creates a striking contrast that adds liveliness and energy. For medium skin tones, its richness amplifies warmth, enveloping its wearer in regal splendor. Against deeper skin tones, the gem reveals a subtle sophistication, harmonizing with deep undertones and lighting up the features with a gentle glow. This universal symbiosis ensures that the sapphire's beauty finds its reflection in every individual who wears it.

Finally, when one holds this purple sapphire, meticulously sculpturally in its jewelry form, they hold not only a gem but a narrative woven across generations and geographies. The Natural Sapphire Company takes pride in shepherding this wonder from nature’s cradle to the stage of human admiration. Every piece speaks of our commitment to authenticity and artistry, ensuring that each sapphire radiates with both brilliance and storytelling magic. Our dedication to the gemstone’s journey is unrivaled, and through this journey, we invite our customers to partake in the dance of history and beauty. To wear our sapphire is to bridge past and present, to celebrate both the timeless mystery of nature and the creative power of the artist's hands.

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Our Packaging
Beauty is in the details
Our packaging, reports, and documentation are crafted to be refined, concise, and trustworthy. With our reputation as our greatest asset, we never cut corners. Explore our detailed reports and premium packaging for every sapphire.

Our custom zinc alloy ring boxes are designed to impress as much as our sapphire rings and jewelry. Each box weighs nearly a pound, adding a touch of luxury to your experience.
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Our customers often comment about our stunning, hand made, presentation boxes and reporting documents. Large zinc-alloy boxes are included at no extra cost for jewelry items over $5000.
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Presentation matters. We take extra special care to present our items professionally. Our custom hand-made zinc-alloy ring boxes are heavy weight. At almost 1 pound each they are extremely impressive and unique.
Smaller Zinc-allow ring box
For Jewelry Purchases from $500-$5000 in value we include our petit zinc alloy box.
Long, dark brown hinged jewelry box showcasing a line bracelet gently secured and beautifully displayed
For line bracelets over $500, we include a high quality, hinged jewelry box. Pictured is one of the beautiful styles that we may use.
Dark brown jewelry box showcasing two hanging earings upon opening
For hanging earrings over $500, we include a high quality, hinged jewelry box. Pictured is one of the beautiful styles that we may use.
Petit box w/ luxurious white pouch showcasing a piece of jewelry
Jewelry items under $500 will ship in a signature pouch and box.
Zinc-alloy sapphire box - closed with view of stone through window
Our hand-made zinc sapphire boxes are the finest in the industry and are included for all sapphires over $2000.
Zinc-alloy sapphire box - open
A well presented sapphire makes a difference.
Wooden display box
For sapphire purchases between $500 and $2000 we ship a high quality black display box which shows the sapphire professionally. Stones under $500 will ship in a secure plastic pouch.
Document folder nicely wrapped
Each document folder is individually gift wrapped.
Assortment of reports and certification documents on table
Our extensive gemological reports cover every possible detail of your item. Professionally made with care to explain what gemological terms mean, our reports offer an education in fine sapphires and jewelry reporting.
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Inside you will find well organized reporting to include appraisal, identification and gem faceting grade reports. Special care literature on how to clean your sapphire or jewelry is included as well.
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Jewelry cleaner included with items over $2,000. * Unfortunately for international shipments we can not include liquids.
Sample identification report dust cover
Sample identification report dust cover [front].
Sample identification report
Sample identification report
Sample identification report reference page
Sample identification report dust cover [inside back].
Sample 3d scan report dust cover
Sample 3D scan report dust cover [front].
Sample 3D scan report.
Sample 3D scan report.
Sample 3D scan report reference page
Sample 3D scan report dust cover [inside back].
Zinc-alloy ring box - opened
Zinc-alloy ring box - closed
Smaller Zinc-allow ring box
Long, dark brown hinged jewelry box showcasing a line bracelet gently secured and beautifully displayed
Dark brown jewelry box showcasing two hanging earings upon opening
Petit box w/ luxurious white pouch showcasing a piece of jewelry
Zinc-alloy sapphire box - closed with view of stone through window
Zinc-alloy sapphire box - open
Wooden display box
Document folder nicely wrapped
Assortment of reports and certification documents on table
Open folder displaying documents
Jewelry cleaning solution enlarged
Sample identification report dust cover
Sample identification report
Sample identification report reference page
Sample 3d scan report dust cover
Sample 3D scan report.
Sample 3D scan report reference page
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