Natural Blue Sapphire Sri Lanka | 1.38 ct
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Why it caught our eye
This 1.38 ct sapphire is listed with blue colour and oval cut. See how its proportions and appearance change as you turn it under different lighting.
Gem details
| Gemstone | Sapphire |
|---|---|
| Gemstone weight | 1.38 ct |
| Shape | Oval |
| Colour | Blue |
| Treatment (listed) | Heated |
| Origin (listed) | Sri Lanka |
| Dimensions | 6.96 x 5.80 x 3.86 mm |
| Laboratory report | ICL Report No : 2010100457 |
| Item type | Gemstone; ask about suitable jewellery settings if required |
ICL Report No : 2010100457 as per photo
Country of Origin: Sri Lanka
Sapphire is one of the Big three of jewelry colored gemstones—the other two are ruby and emerald. A durable stone that’s designated as a birthstone for September, it captures jewelry buyers with its practicality and aura of romance
Corundum is the mineral species that includes both sapphire and ruby as varieties. Red corundum is known as ruby and all other colored corundum (including colorless, or white sapphire as it is known in the trade) is sapphire, although blue is the most well-known
Colors of Sapphire
Sapphire is generally known as a blue gemstone but surprisingly it comes in a wide range of colors and quality variations. In general, the more intense and uniform the color is, the more valuable the stone
Sapphires that are not blue are known as fancy sapphires, and may be any color—except red (which is a ruby). The fancy sapphire colors are: pink, orange, yellow, green, purple, and violet. There truly is a different color of sapphire to suit anyone’s taste!
A gemologist's note
Sapphire is available in many colours. Colour and cut both influence its appearance, and treatment is a separate consideration. 'No heat' describes heating status; it should not be expanded into a claim that no treatment of any kind occurred. Learn more about sapphire.
What to explore in person
Compare the colour under different lighting, turn the gem to explore its cut and examine any visible inclusions with our team. Ask about the available report, suitable care and jewellery-setting options if you need them.
See it in Singapore
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