Are sapphires OK or nice enough for an engagement ring? The simple answer is Yes. Yes, they are good enough and in fact, good quality sapphire can be quite expensive! High quality sapphires are also harder to find than diamonds and sourcing a beautiful one is actually a bigger challenge. Challenges in acquiring a nice …
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In the video above, I compared the prices between one unheated (100% natural) and two heated GRS certified 4 to 5 carat, Vivid ‘Royal Blue’ Sri Lankan Sapphire. All three sapphires are 4 to 5 carat each, are GRS certified, vivid ‘royal blue’ from Sri Lanka. The cost difference is between unheated stone and two …
If you have read my previous blog posts or seen my videos’ regarding what determines the value of gemstones, country of origin is one of the most important criteria. Certain origin where the gemstone is mined from always commands a higher price due to its history, rarity, and perception they have with traders or gemstone …
In our previous blog posts, we have discussed how to determine the value of colored gemstones. In summary, colored gemstones value affected by six factors. Color Carat Weight Clarity Cut Origin Treatment However, certain gemstones actually exhibit different phenomena effects like Adularescence Asterism Chatoyancy Iridescence Play of Color Color Change So, “How do these gemstones …
Video explanation between unheated sapphire vs heated sapphire (rutile silk): WHY KNOWING ABOUT SAPPHIRE TREATMENTS IS IMPORTANT? Before buying any sapphire it is important to know what type of treatment it has gone through. Sapphires have different levels of treatment. Natural (no treatment) Heat Treatment to enhance color Lattice Diffusion to enhance color aggressively Lead-Glass …
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