1.44 Carat Purple Cushion Sapphire

This 1.44 carat purple sapphire is cut in a cushion shape and is offered as a loose stone. The stone has been heated, a standard treatment for sapphires that improves color saturation and clarity. Purple sapphires are corundum varieties that derive their hue from trace elements including chromium and iron. The stone is available through Leibish, a retailer specializing in colored gemstones.