{"product_id":"78-09-ct-natural-unheated-purple-sapphire-carving-gia-certified-natural-corundum-sculpture","title":"78.09 Ct Natural Unheated Purple Sapphire Carving – GIA Certified Natural Corundum Sculpture","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1bw7wp4\" data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"134\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6500\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"477\"\u003eAn exceptional 78.09 carat Natural Purple Sapphire Carving, expertly crafted from natural corundum and accompanied by an official GIA Sapphire Report. This remarkable gemstone sculpture displays an attractive blend of dark violet and purple-red hues, creating a unique visual appearance that distinguishes it from traditional blue sapphires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"847\"\u003eCarved from a single piece of natural sapphire, this artistic gemstone sculpture showcases the beauty of natural corundum while highlighting the skill involved in transforming a rare gemstone into a collectible work of art. Its translucent to semi-translucent transparency allows light to interact with the stone, enhancing the richness and depth of its natural color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eAccording to the accompanying GIA Sapphire Report, the gemstone is identified as Natural Sapphire (Natural Corundum) with a dark violet and purple-red color. Importantly, the report states \u003cstrong data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eNo Indications of Heating\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming that the sapphire has not undergone heat treatment, a characteristic highly valued by collectors and gemstone enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003eWeighing an impressive 78.09 carats and measuring 24.06 × 26.60 × 16.15 mm, this unique carving possesses substantial presence and rarity. Untreated colored sapphire carvings of this size are uncommon and highly desirable among collectors seeking distinctive gemstone art pieces with certified authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003eWhether acquired as a luxury collectible, an artistic display piece, or an addition to an advanced gemstone collection, this extraordinary sapphire carving represents a rare combination of natural beauty, craftsmanship, and gemological significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rkota4\" data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003eGemstone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Sapphire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Corundum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Sapphire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78.09 Carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark Violet and Purple-Red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003eTransparency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Translucent to Semi-Translucent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.06 × 26.60 × 16.15 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2080\"\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e No Indications of Heating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003eGeographic Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not Requested\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003eItem Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e One Loose Carving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e GIA Sapphire Report\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003eReport Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 06, 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"kt3wgb\" data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003eWhy Choose This Gemstone?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003e✔ Natural Sapphire (Corundum)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2360\"\u003e✔ Official GIA Sapphire Report\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2401\"\u003e✔ Untreated – No Indications of Heating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003e✔ Rare Purple Sapphire Coloration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003e✔ Artistic Hand-Carved Gemstone Sculpture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2513\"\u003e✔ Exceptional 78.09 Carat Weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2548\"\u003e✔ Collectible One-of-a-Kind Piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2591\"\u003e✔ Ideal for Gemstone Collectors \u0026amp; Display\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saleh Sallom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46883250471100,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/8428\/1532\/files\/hf_20260428_113622_7b5f4b49-634e-4510-99ed-518626f8dbfa.png?v=1780142763","url":"https:\/\/www.salehsallom.com\/products\/78-09-ct-natural-unheated-purple-sapphire-carving-gia-certified-natural-corundum-sculpture","provider":"Saleh Sallom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}