Unheated Ceylon Purple Cushion Cut Sapphire 1.40 carats 6.2X5.8X4.2mm special

Unheated Ceylon Purple Cushion Cut Sapphire 1.40 carats 6.2X5.8X4.2mm special (PURPLEC140)

A nice crisp purple color on this sapphire that was mined and cut in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Eye clean plus (VS Type 2)in clarity with a nice even distribution of color

GIA Type 2 Clarity Chart

VVS Very Very Slightly Included - Minor inclusions

VS Very Slightly Included - Noticeable to Minor

SI1 Slightly Included - Noticeable to OBVIOUS

SI2 Slightly Included 2 - Obvious to Prominent

I1 Included 1 - Prominent - moderate effect on appearance or durability

I2 Included 2 - Prominent - severe effect on appearance & durability

I3 Included 3 - Prominent - severe effect on beauty, transparency & durability

Type 2 Colored Gemstones by their nature have natural inclusions. (Inclusions are the norm) This includes gems such as Andalusite, Crysoberyl, Alexandrite, Corundum (i.e. Sapphire and Ruby), Garnet, Peridot, Quartz, Amethyst, Citrine, Ametrine, Spinel, Tourmaline and Zircon.