Natural purple sapphire rough crystal – Intense pink-violet transparency with a fascinating glow and rare color effect - 37.20 ct- 7.44 g

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This natural, untreated rough sapphire from Sri Lanka has an intensely pink-violet, translucent appearance.

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This extraordinary raw sapphire captivates with its intense violet-pink coloration and its fascinating light transmittance. Even in normal light, the piece shows a lively interplay of rich purple, pink, magenta, and slight reddish nuances, combined with natural structures, silky growth zones, and mineral inclusions that give the crystal a particularly original and authentic radiance.

Under transmitted light, the sapphire reveals its full beauty and seems to glow. The intensive neon-like pink-red creates an almost unreal depth effect and impressively highlights the crystal's inner structure. Fine lines, natural tensions, and translucent areas produce a vivid play of color that constantly reveals new details depending on the light source and viewing angle.

The natural form underlines the piece's original character and makes it a particularly interesting collectible for lovers of rare corundums and exceptional rough crystals. Such intensely colored yet translucent sapphires have a strong visual presence and appear particularly impressive both in direct light and when backlit.

Sapphire has long been considered the stone of clarity, strength, and mental focus. Traditionally, the violet sapphire is said to promote inner balance, intuition, and inspiration, and to radiate a calm yet powerful energy.

Product Type : Natural
Product Name : Sapphire
Weight : 37.20 ct
Size: : 26x15x10mm
Treatment : Unheated/ Untreated
Origin : Sri Lanka
Hardness : 9

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This extraordinary raw sapphire captivates with its intense violet-pink coloration and its fascinating light transmittance. Even in normal light, the piece shows a lively interplay of rich purple, pink, magenta, and slight reddish nuances, combined with natural structures, silky growth zones, and mineral inclusions that give the crystal a particularly original and authentic radiance.

Under transmitted light, the sapphire reveals its full beauty and seems to glow. The intensive neon-like pink-red creates an almost unreal depth effect and impressively highlights the crystal's inner structure. Fine lines, natural tensions, and translucent areas produce a vivid play of color that constantly reveals new details depending on the light source and viewing angle.

The natural form underlines the piece's original character and makes it a particularly interesting collectible for lovers of rare corundums and exceptional rough crystals. Such intensely colored yet translucent sapphires have a strong visual presence and appear particularly impressive both in direct light and when backlit.

Sapphire has long been considered the stone of clarity, strength, and mental focus. Traditionally, the violet sapphire is said to promote inner balance, intuition, and inspiration, and to radiate a calm yet powerful energy.

Product Type : Natural
Product Name : Sapphire
Weight : 37.20 ct
Size: : 26x15x10mm
Treatment : Unheated/ Untreated
Origin : Sri Lanka
Hardness : 9

Our shipping costs are checked and recognized by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that handles final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; that is what these shipping costs cover. The buyer bears all possible import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc..
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In some stones we have placed a light under the stone to show the color of the pieces better. And there may be color variations, etc., as every computer, monitor, and mobile device may display color qualities differently.

Details

Main mineral
Natural purple sapphire rough crystal –
Mineral form
Intense pink-violet transparency with a fascinating glow and rare color effect - 37.20 ct
Weight
7.44 g
Country of origin
Sri Lanka
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Objects sold
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It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. However, using or wearing gemstones or minerals does not mean that you can treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your health care professional for information on health care issues and do not stop any medications or courses of treatment, without first consulting your health care professional. The use of gemstones or minerals as a wellness therapy is one of personal choice. While stones or crystals have been used historically to relieve or prevent symptoms, the objects sold on our website offer no guarantee of results. Therefore, Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for the effectiveness of these objects sold herein.

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