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This item is a part of the following collections:
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Treasures of the Earth
"Treasures of the Earth" is a collection of noteworthy gemstones hand-picked by our team of gemstone experts. Every gemstone in this collection will captivate you with its intrinsic beauty and spectacular flair.
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| Gemstone, Origin & Treatments |
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Species:
Natural Corundum |
Gemstone & Variety:
Natural Blue Sapphire |
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Geographic Origin:
Kashmir - India
Gemologist's Comments on Origin:
Discovered in 1881 in the Zanskar range of the Himalayan mountains in northwest India, the legendary Kashmir sapphires are the most beautiful and treasured of all blue sapphires.
The finest sapphires from Kashmir have a highly saturated color, along with a characteristic "silkiness" or velvety glow that makes them a phenomenon of nature. With the original mines long depleted, Kashmir sapphires are a rare find and among the most prized of all gemstones today.
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Treatments:
No Treatments (Unheated/Untreated)
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| Weight, Measurements & Shape |
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Weight:
1.82 carats |
Measurements:
6.62 x 5.85 x 4.51 mm |
Type of Cutting:
Faceted |
Shape:
Rectangular Octagon - Emerald Cut / Step Cut |
| Color |
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Intensity of Color:
Strong to Intense |
Shade:
Velvety Blue |
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Gemologist's Comments on Color:
Minor color zoning is seen in this gemstone. Color zoning, a common characteristic in gemstones, is when the color intensity or color purity is not uniform throughout the stone.
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| Transparency & Clarity |
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Transparency:
Transparent
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Clarity Grade:
Loupe-Clean
Clarity Grade Description:
The stone is completely free from eye-visible inclusions, and no inclusions are seen under 10x magnification
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| Fluorescence |
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| Fluorescence is the visible light some gemstones emit when exposed to invisible ultraviolet (UV) rays. We've described below the intensity and color of the gemstone's fluorescence under long-wave UV light (LWUV). |
Intensity:
Medium |
Color:
Red with Orange Zone |
| Special Characteristics |
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Velvety Appearance:
This gemstone exhibits an appearance that is classified as "velvety". Such an appearance results from very fine microscopic particles that scatter light, causing the coveted visual effect without negatively affecting the gem's transparency. Gemstones with a velvety appearance have little to no extinction, display a warm glow, and look very pleasing to the eye. Therefore, velvety appearance is considered a highly sought-after trait in gemstones. The most prominent examples of gemstones coveted for their velvety appearance are the legendary Kashmir sapphires.
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Superior Cutting:
The cut grade of this gemstone is classified as "superior". It has been masterfully cut by our highly skilled gem cutters (lapidaries) to bring out its best qualities and diminish any perceived imperfections. This gemstone is symmetrical, well-proportioned, and has an excellent surface polish. Therefore, it displays the maximum dispersion, scintillation, and fire.
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| Gemological Reports |
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This item is accompanied by the following gemological report. We will ship the original report along with the item.
Gemological Institute of America report # 2537389006
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| StarRuby.in® Listing Price |
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Total:
$6,552.00 |
Per Carat:
$3,600.00 |
| Recommended Retail Price (RRP) |
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| The “Recommended Retail Price (RRP)” is the price you can expect to pay for a similar item at a high-street retail store. |
Total:
14087 |
Per Carat:
7740 |
| References |
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Listing ID:
441751 |
Stone ID:
E12421 |
