{"product_id":"11-68ct-greenish-blue-australian-sapphire-unheated","title":"11.68ct Black Australian Sapphire Unheated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNatural Sapphire Corundum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Greenish-Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarat Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11.68\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerald Cut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown Cut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Step\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePavilion Cut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Step\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Eye Clean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unheated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15.22 x 9.37 x 7.65\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLab Certification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e GFCO Gem Lab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e11.68ct Greenish Blue Australian Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e was sourced as rough and cut in house by The Sapphire Merchant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stone has an exceptionally dark, almost black appearance, with deep green and blue tones visible beneath its surface. Under stronger lighting, these colours become more apparent, revealing the natural character hidden within this substantial sapphire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts large emerald cut gives the stone a bold, architectural presence, with broad step-cut facets and clean geometric lines. The darker tone suits its imposing size, creating a gemstone that feels quite different from the bright, conventional sapphires more commonly seen in fine jewellery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 11.68ct, this is an impressive example of Australian sapphire, particularly \u003cstrong\u003efor someone seeking a very large, natural and unheated gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its unusual combination of size, dark colour, and distinctive cutting makes it an interesting choice for a statement ring, pendant, or bespoke jewellery design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy this natural unheated Australian sapphire as a loose gemstone or custom design a jewellery piece with The Sapphire Merchant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sapphire Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67722112336050,"sku":null,"price":14016.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/2413\/8162\/files\/11.68ctaustraliansapphire.jpg?v=1792045244","url":"https:\/\/www.thesapphiremerchant.com\/products\/11-68ct-greenish-blue-australian-sapphire-unheated","provider":"The Sapphire Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}