Product Description

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Elegant and distinctive, this 0.38 carat Purple Sapphire features an attractive pinkish-purple color combined with excellent brilliance and a classic oval cut. Carefully fashioned to maximize light return, this gemstone offers exceptional beauty in a refined size, making it ideal for fine jewelry creations and gemstone collections.

This sapphire measures approximately 4.5 × 4.0 mm and displays a well-proportioned oval shape that enhances its sparkle while maintaining a timeless appearance. The balanced cut allows light to reflect beautifully throughout the stone, creating lively flashes of color and brilliance from multiple viewing angles.

The gemstone exhibits a delicate pinkish-purple hue, blending soft violet tones with subtle pink undertones. This attractive color combination creates a romantic and sophisticated appearance that stands apart from traditional blue sapphires while retaining the durability and prestige associated with the sapphire family.

According to the supplied label, the gemstone originates from Tanzania (Songea region), a source known for producing attractive colored sapphires with vibrant hues and excellent crystal quality. The stone is represented as VS clarity, indicating good transparency with inclusions that are generally minor and not readily noticeable without magnification.

This sapphire has undergone heat treatment, the most widely accepted and permanent enhancement within the gemstone industry. Heat treatment improves color and overall appearance while maintaining the gemstone’s natural identity.

As a member of the corundum family, sapphire ranks 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it one of the most durable gemstones available for everyday wear in rings, pendants, earrings, and custom jewelry designs.

Gemstone Specifications

Gemstone: Natural Purple Sapphire
Species: Natural Corundum
Variety: Purple Sapphire
Origin: Songea, Tanzania
Weight: 0.38 Carat
Measurements: 4.5 × 4.0 mm
Shape: Oval
Cut Style: Faceted Mixed Cut
Color: Pinkish Purple
Clarity: VS (As Labeled)
Transparency: Transparent
Luster: Vitreous
Treatment: Heated
Hardness: 9 on Mohs Scale
Suitable For: Rings, Earrings, Pendants, Fine Jewelry, Collection

Why Choose This Gemstone?

• Natural purple sapphire from Tanzania
• Attractive pinkish-purple coloration
• VS clarity with excellent transparency
• Popular oval faceted cut
• Professionally heat treated for enhanced beauty
• Strong brilliance and sparkle
• Durable gemstone suitable for everyday wear
• Perfect for custom jewelry designs
• Elegant alternative to traditional blue sapphire
• Excellent addition to a gemstone collection