{"product_id":"f53-natural-white-sapphire-1-73ct-cushion-ceylon-vvs","title":"1.73ct Natural White Sapphire – Cushion Cut Ceylon VVS","description":"\u003csection style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; color: #26343c; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 26px; margin-bottom: 26px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #eef3f7 60%, #e7edf2 100%); border: 1px solid #c5d0d7; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #253e4a;\"\u003e1.73ct Natural White Sapphire – Cushion Cut Ceylon Gemstone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eElegant, elongated and naturally individual, this \u003cstrong\u003e1.73 carat natural white sapphire from Ceylon\u003c\/strong\u003e has been fashioned into a graceful cushion cut measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7.90 × 5.80 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its VVS clarity and neutral appearance make this loose sapphire a versatile center stone for a custom engagement ring, anniversary ring, pendant or contemporary fine-jewelry design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #253e4a;\"\u003eNatural White Sapphire Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 35%; padding: 11px; text-align: left; background: #eef3f5; border: 1px solid #c8d2d7;\"\u003eGemstone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; border: 1px solid #c8d2d7;\"\u003eNatural white sapphire (corundum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding: 11px; text-align: left; background: #eef3f5; border: 1px solid #c8d2d7;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; border: 1px solid #c8d2d7;\"\u003eCeylon (Sri Lanka)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding: 11px; text-align: left; background: #eef3f5; border: 1px solid #c8d2d7;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; border: 1px solid #c8d2d7;\"\u003e1.73 carats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding: 11px; text-align: left; background: #eef3f5; border: 1px solid #c8d2d7;\"\u003eShape and Cut\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; border: 1px solid #c8d2d7;\"\u003eElongated cushion cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding: 11px; text-align: left; background: #eef3f5; border: 1px solid #c8d2d7;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; border: 1px solid #c8d2d7;\"\u003eApproximately 7.90 × 5.80 × 4.55 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding: 11px; text-align: left; background: #eef3f5; border: 1px solid #c8d2d7;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; border: 1px solid #c8d2d7;\"\u003eVVS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding: 11px; text-align: left; background: #eef3f5; border: 1px solid #c8d2d7;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; border: 1px solid #c8d2d7;\"\u003eHeated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding: 11px; text-align: left; background: #eef3f5; border: 1px solid #c8d2d7;\"\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; border: 1px solid #c8d2d7;\"\u003eSapphire Pal Gemstone Authenticity Confirmation included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding: 11px; text-align: left; background: #eef3f5; border: 1px solid #c8d2d7;\"\u003eSale Format\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; border: 1px solid #c8d2d7;\"\u003eOne loose gemstone; jewelry setting not included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #253e4a;\"\u003eA Refined Elongated Cushion Cut\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 7.90 × 5.80 mm outline gives this sapphire an elongated shape that can create attractive finger coverage without appearing overly wide. Its softened corners provide the timeless character of a cushion cut, while the faceted surface produces changing reflections as the stone moves through different lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite sapphires may display subtle cool, silvery or pale undertones depending on their natural characteristics and surrounding light. They should not be expected to have the same optical appearance or dispersion as a natural diamond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #253e4a;\"\u003eUnderstanding VVS Clarity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VVS clarity classification indicates very small internal characteristics that are generally more readily observed under magnification. Clarity terminology does not mean that a natural gemstone is flawless. Please examine the close-up photographs and video when evaluating its appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #253e4a;\"\u003eWatch the White Sapphire Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden; background: #e7edf1; border-radius: 9px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/E3L5GoQRE6Q\" title=\"Video of 1.73 carat natural white Ceylon sapphire\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/E3L5GoQRE6Q\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #315f73;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWatch the gemstone video directly on YouTube\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #253e4a;\"\u003eWhat Could You Create with This Sapphire?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis loose natural sapphire gives jewelry makers and designers several attractive possibilities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn elongated cushion-cut solitaire engagement ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA secure bezel-set contemporary ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA halo ring accented with natural diamonds or colored gemstones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA three-stone ring with tapered baguettes or pear-shaped side stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn east-west ring for a modern horizontal design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA refined pendant in white, yellow or rose gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA custom anniversary or promise ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease provide the complete measurements to your jeweler before ordering or manufacturing a semi-mount setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #253e4a;\"\u003eHeated Sapphire with Full Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis natural sapphire has received heat treatment, a widely used gemstone process intended to improve or stabilize aspects of color and clarity. Treatment has been clearly disclosed so clients can make an informed purchase. The gemstone remains a natural, earth-sourced sapphire rather than a lab-created or synthetic stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #253e4a;\"\u003eAuthenticity and Optional Laboratory Testing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSapphire Pal Gemstone Authenticity Confirmation is included. A GSL Australia laboratory report may be arranged before dispatch for an additional AUD $200, with an estimated turnaround of approximately seven days. Please request testing before the gemstone is shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #253e4a;\"\u003eAbout Sapphire Pal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSapphire Pal is an Australian-based gemstone merchant established in 2014, supported by more than 60 years of family heritage in the natural gemstone trade. Our sourcing relationships include miners, cutters, trusted gemstone dealers and family mining interests across established gemstone-producing regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe specialize in natural loose gemstones, including Australian sapphires, Ceylon sapphires, Madagascan sapphires, untreated sapphires, heated sapphires and other carefully selected colored gemstones for jewelry makers, collectors and bespoke fine-jewelry clients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #253e4a;\"\u003eFree, Secure and Insured Worldwide Shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour gemstone will be carefully packed and dispatched from Australia with free, tracked and fully insured worldwide shipping. International buyers may be responsible for customs duties, import taxes, VAT or government charges applied by their destination country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #253e4a;\"\u003eCaring for Your Natural White Sapphire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean gently with warm water, mild soap and a soft brush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse carefully and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid bleach, chlorine and aggressive household chemicals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately from softer gemstones to help prevent scratching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk a professional jeweler to inspect the finished setting periodically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #253e4a;\"\u003eHelpful Gemstone Resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sapphirepal.com\/pages\/natural-sapphire-colored-gemstone-buying-guide\" style=\"color: #315f73;\"\u003eNatural Sapphire and Colored Gemstone Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sapphirepal.com\/pages\/first-time-gemstone-buyer-guide\" style=\"color: #315f73;\"\u003eFirst-Time Gemstone Buyer Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sapphirepal.com\/blogs\/gemstone-education-center\" style=\"color: #315f73;\"\u003eGemstone Education Center\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sapphirepal.com\/pages\/about-us-authentic-sapphire-gemstones\" style=\"color: #315f73;\"\u003eAbout Sapphire Pal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sapphirepal.com\/pages\/contact-sapphire-pal-australia\" style=\"color: #315f73;\"\u003eContact Sapphire Pal Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 17px; margin-top: 25px; background: #f2f5f7; border-left: 4px solid #718793;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #253e4a;\"\u003eImportant Product Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eColor and brightness may vary slightly across screens, lighting conditions and viewing angles. Photographs are enlarged to show detail and may not represent actual size. Dimensions and weight are measured carefully; minor variations are normal for natural gemstones. Natural inclusions, color zoning and surface characteristics may be present and are not considered manufacturing defects. This listing is for the loose gemstone only; jewelry and settings are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Sapphire Pal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40737153089587,"sku":"F53","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2529\/7496\/files\/natural-white-sapphire-1-73ct-cushion-ceylon-front.jpg?v=1785411275","url":"https:\/\/www.sapphirepal.com\/products\/f53-natural-white-sapphire-1-73ct-cushion-ceylon-vvs","provider":"Sapphirepal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}