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0.49 Ct. Purple Sapphire from Tanzania
This loose stone ships by Jul 12
Item ID: | S42509 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 5.56 Width: 3.62 Height: 2.73 |
Weight: | 0.49 Ct. |
Color: help | Purple |
Color intensity: help | Medium |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Cushion |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $1,500 |
This purple sapphire carries the quiet authority of gemstones that have been treasured across centuries, a small relic of earth and time refined into a wearable piece of history. weighing 0.49 carat, with a graceful cushion shape and exacting dimensions of 5.56 x 3.62 x 2.73 mm, it reflects a lineage of classic cutting and tasteful proportion. The mixed brilliant cut combines the scintillation of modern faceting with the romantic silhouette of antique stones, yielding flashes of light that change with movement and angle. Its medium color intensity offers a regal purple that is neither brash nor muted, a tone that evokes royal robes and sacred artifacts, while the transparency invites the observer to peer into the gem and appreciate its natural story. Slightly included at eye level, the clarity affirms the stone is authentically formed, with minor internal characteristics that testify to its natural genesis without undermining its beauty. The polish is excellent, a final artisan touch that frees the stone to play with light, and importantly, this sapphire is free of enhancement, originating from the storied deposits of Tanzania, a place known for producing sapphires with character and depth.
To own this purple sapphire is to invest in beauty and craftsmanship that spans generations, a decision that blends aesthetic pleasure with enduring value. From the hand that selected the rough, to the cutter who balanced brilliance and form, to the final polish that reveals the stone s inner song, each step is an act of stewardship that transforms raw material into an heirloom quality gem. At The Natural Sapphire Company we honor that process, providing provenance and expert assessment so you may be confident in the authenticity and integrity of this piece. Natural, unenhanced sapphires from Tanzania are prized for their scarcity and natural charm, and the combination of cushion shape and mixed brilliant cut makes this stone ideal for a classic engagement piece or a pendant destined to be passed down. Investing in this sapphire is not only a purchase of luminous color and expert cutting, it is an acquisition of legacy, a link to the tradition of fine gemstones, and a testament to thoughtful craftsmanship that will continue to reward the wearer and their descendants for years to come.































