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Presenting a beautiful 0.46 carat Natural Unheated Purple Sapphire from Tanzania, featuring an elegant pear cut and an attractive reddish-purple color. This unique gemstone belongs to the prestigious corundum family and displays a captivating blend of purple and red tones that create exceptional visual appeal and individuality.

Originating from the renowned gemstone deposits of Songea, Tanzania, this sapphire measures approximately 4.8 × 4.2 mm and has been fashioned into a graceful pear shape that enhances brilliance while offering a sophisticated appearance suitable for fine jewelry. The pear cut combines the elegance of a round stone with the elongating beauty of a marquise shape, making it a popular choice for custom jewelry designs.

According to the label, the gemstone possesses VS clarity, indicating minor inclusions that are generally difficult to detect without magnification and do not significantly affect its beauty. The stone displays attractive transparency and good light performance, allowing its rich reddish-purple coloration to be appreciated from multiple viewing angles.

Most importantly, this sapphire is represented as unheated, meaning it has not undergone heat enhancement and retains its natural color and internal characteristics. Natural untreated sapphires are highly sought after by collectors and gemstone enthusiasts due to their rarity and authenticity.

With a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, sapphire is one of the most durable gemstones available, making it ideal for rings, pendants, earrings, and heirloom-quality jewelry designed for everyday wear.

Whether intended for a custom jewelry project, gemstone collection, or meaningful gift, this Tanzanian unheated sapphire offers rarity, beauty, and lasting value.

Gemstone Specifications

Gemstone: Natural Purple Sapphire
Species: Natural Corundum
Variety: Purple Sapphire
Origin: Songea, Tanzania
Weight: 0.46 Carat
Measurements: 4.8 × 4.2 mm
Shape: Pear
Cut Style: Faceted Mixed Cut
Color: Reddish Purple
Clarity: VS (Very Slightly Included)
Transparency: Transparent
Luster: Vitreous
Treatment: Unheated / Untreated
Hardness: 9 on Mohs Scale
Suitable For: Rings, Pendants, Earrings, Fine Jewelry, Collection

Why Choose This Gemstone?

• Natural unheated sapphire from Tanzania
• Attractive reddish-purple color combination
• Elegant pear-shaped faceted cut
• VS clarity with good transparency
• No heat treatment reported
• Rare untreated colored sapphire material
• Durable gemstone suitable for daily wear
• Excellent choice for custom jewelry designs
• Collector-worthy natural gemstone
• Unique alternative to traditional blue sapphire