Corundum var. Pink Sapphire Uncut crystal and cut gem - image 1

Corundum var. Pink Sapphire Uncut crystal and cut gem

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This lovely set of cut and uncut gem pink Corundum could cause contention between mineral collectors and gemmologists. Previously labelled as the variety Ruby, gemmologists get incensed as Ruby has to be red, and even pink Corundum has to be Sapphire. So, this gorgeous round-cut cut stone is a beautiful pink Sapphire and alongside it is a small, classic, lozenge-shaped pale pink-violet uncut Sapphire crystal, 11 in length, to show its natural form. Both are from the famous gem-producing island Sri Lanka but, like many gemstones, are not provenanced any more precisely. The cut stone is particularly nice, with excellent colour and clarity, and is 0.80 ct and 6 x 5 mm.

Product details

Added on05/13/2026
LocalitySri Lanka
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026
Price paid
$500.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Corundum
Mineral guide
Learn about Corundum
iconic mineral with ruby and sapphire varieties; Mohs 9, vivid colors, and sharp crystals; prized for color, form, and provenance.
Corundum
Regional guide
Corundum from Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka corundum — famed Ratnapura blue sapphires, padparadscha hues, and sharp crystals; prized for bright color, brilliance, and classic Ceylon provenance.
Locality guide
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Ratnapura’s gem gravels yield corundum sapphires (blue, fancy, padparadscha) with chrysoberyl, spinel, zircon—one of the world’s premier collector l…