{"product_id":"ceylon-white-sapphire-2-41ct-radiant-unheated","title":"2.41ct White Sapphire - Radiant Unheated","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGem Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Sapphire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.41 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.33 x 5.98 x 4.95 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape\/Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRadiant Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColourless (White)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnheated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeylon (Sri Lanka)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArctic Gem Certification Laboratory (AGCL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2.41ct unheated Ceylon white sapphire presents exceptional colourless clarity with the brilliance and durability that make white sapphire the premier natural alternative to diamond. The radiant cut maximises light return across the stone's 8.33 x 5.98 mm face, producing the sharp sparkle and fire that buyers expect from a high-quality colourless gemstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs an unheated stone, this white sapphire has not undergone any heat treatment, preserving its natural colourless state exactly as formed deep within the earth. Unheated Ceylon sapphires command a premium for their rarity. Fewer than 5% of sapphires reach the market without treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Certification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis sapphire originates from Ceylon (Sri Lanka), the island that has produced the world's finest sapphires for over 2,000 years. While Ceylon is most famous for blue sapphires, the island's gem deposits also yield exceptional colourless sapphires prized for their optical purity and natural brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Arctic Gem Certification Laboratory (AGCL) has examined this sapphire and confirmed its natural origin, unheated status, and colourless colour grade on the accompanying certificate. The unheated designation is particularly significant. It means this stone's clarity and transparency are entirely natural, not the result of thermal enhancement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhite Sapphire vs Diamond\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhite sapphire has earned its reputation as the most credible natural alternative to diamond, and for good reason:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapphire rates 9 on the Mohs scale. Second only to diamond at 10. This makes white sapphire exceptionally durable for daily wear, including engagement rings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike lab-grown diamonds or moissanite, a natural white sapphire is a genuine gemstone formed over millions of years in the Earth's crust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValue:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 2.41ct natural diamond of comparable clarity would cost significantly more. White sapphire delivers a similar visual impression at a fraction of the price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEthical clarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceylon sapphires come with documented provenance and certification, giving buyers confidence in the stone's origin and ethical sourcing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile diamond has slightly higher dispersion (rainbow fire), white sapphire offers a clean, sophisticated sparkle that many buyers prefer. Particularly those who value natural origin and certified provenance over brand convention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This White Sapphire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt $3,500 AUD for a 2.41ct unheated certified Ceylon white sapphire, this stone occupies the collector-grade segment of the white sapphire market. The unheated status adds genuine rarity value, and the radiant cut is one of the most effective shapes for maximising brilliance in colourless stones. Its facet pattern was originally developed to enhance light performance in diamonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis sapphire is an excellent choice for an engagement ring, particularly for buyers who want a natural, certified gemstone with documented provenance rather than a mass-produced stone. The 8.33 x 5.98 mm dimensions provide generous finger coverage, and the radiant shape offers a modern, elegant aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors, an unheated colourless sapphire from Ceylon represents a niche acquisition. White sapphires are a small fraction of Sri Lanka's sapphire output, and unheated specimens are rarer still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blue-sapphire\"\u003eBrowse our Ceylon Sapphire collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ceylon-blue-sapphire-3-06ct-cushion\"\u003eCompare: 3.06ct Ceylon Blue Sapphire Cushion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs white sapphire a good alternative to diamond?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. White sapphire is the most durable natural alternative to diamond, rating 9 on the Mohs hardness scale. It offers clean, bright sparkle and is suitable for daily wear including engagement rings. At a fraction of diamond's price, it delivers excellent value for buyers who prioritise natural origin and certified provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this white sapphire heated?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This sapphire is completely unheated and untreated. Its colourless clarity is entirely natural, as confirmed by the AGCL certificate. Unheated sapphires are rare. Fewer than 5% of sapphires reach the market without heat treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan this white sapphire be set in an engagement ring?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. White sapphire rates 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it one of the hardest natural gemstones and ideal for daily wear. The 8.33 x 5.98 mm radiant cut dimensions suit standard ring settings including solitaire, halo, and three-stone designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"My Precious Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43776376537203,"sku":"MPG-WS-0241","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/6400\/4723\/files\/8_5157e2fd-53ba-487d-a05f-d47cd9a06d70.png?v=1768221906","url":"https:\/\/mypreciousgems.com.au\/products\/ceylon-white-sapphire-2-41ct-radiant-unheated","provider":"My Precious Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}