Natural Purple Sapphire 0.89ct Untreated Octagon Cut
€33.00 EURSKU: Sa576
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This octagon-cut purple sapphire presents the distinctive muted violet-purple color characteristic of natural, untreated corundum — a medium-toned hue with soft grayish-violet depth that feels refined and understated. The step-cut octagon faceting creates clean, geometric planes that reflect the stone's color with quiet elegance, and the 6.8x4.2mm elongated form offers a distinctive, elongated presence in ring or pendant settings.
Natural untreated purple sapphires occupy a special place in the gem world, their complex chromatic character blending blue, red, and gray in proportions determined solely by earth chemistry rather than any enhancement. This stone retains its color entirely without heat treatment, making it a genuine collector's choice for buyers who value natural purity. The elongated octagon is ideally suited to east-west ring settings, vintage-inspired designs, and bespoke pieces where unconventional sapphire colors are celebrated.
Natural purple sapphire, September birthstone - sold loose.
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Delivery within Bulgaria
- Delivered by Speedy, Econt or Box Now, to a courier office, a locker or your address.
- Fixed prices: Box Now locker €1.60 (free on orders from €25), Speedy office €3.20, Econt office or locker €4.00, Speedy to your address €4.50.
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- Hardness
- 9
- Cleavage
- None
- Durability
- Excellent
- Soapy water
- Safe
- Ultrasonic
- Usually safe
- Steam
- Usually safe
About sapphire
Sapphire is corundum in every color except red. At 9 on the Mohs scale it is second only to diamond, and it is also very tough with no cleavage, so it rarely chips or splits when knocked. Together that makes it one of the most durable gemstones for everyday wear, rings included.
Cleaning
Warm water, a drop of mild dish soap and a soft toothbrush are all you need. Brush behind the stone too, where dust and skin oils collect, then rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Ultrasonic and steam cleaners are usually fine for a faceted sapphire, but skip them if the stone has fissures that reach the surface.
Wear and storage
Sapphire is very hard, so it can scratch softer gemstones stored with it. Only diamond can scratch it, so keep it apart from diamonds and store it on its own in a gem jar or a soft pouch.
For your jeweler
This sapphire is untreated. Sapphire handles normal setting, re-tipping and polishing well. If the stone has fissures that reach the surface, keep it out of direct torch flame and acid pickle.
Scale
True to scale: 6.8 × 4.2 mm
Shown next to a €1 coin (23.25 mm) in the exact ratio, so you can picture the real size.
