Natural Purple Sapphire 1.01 Carats

Purple Power. In ancient Greece, only the elite wore purple, because only the wealthy could afford the purple dye created by the murex, a mollusk native to the Mediterranean. The Phoenicians, ancient traders and mariners who lived in what is now modern-day Syria, Lebanon and Northern Israel, monopolized the trade in purple goods. Their name is derived from the Greek "phoinix", meaning purple-- and we're proud to offer this rare Purple Sapphire that would have been the pride of any emperor or empress.
Gemstone Details

• Identification: Natural Sapphire
• Carat: 1.01 Carats
• Shape: Oval
• Color: Purple
• Measurements: 7.87 x 6 mm