1.19 Unheated Oval "Classic Burma" Sapphire

The 1.19 Unheated Oval "Classic Burma" Sapphire was shot in natural daylight with a Sony Cybershot.

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Here is the relevant data on the 1.19 Unheated Oval "Classic Burma" Sapphire:

Size: 1.191
Type: Natural Classic Burma Sapphire
Cert: AGL - January 21, 2008
Shape: Oval
MM: 6.32 x 5.57 x 4.42
Color/Tone: 3.5/85
Color Rating/Tone: 3-4/80-85
Color Scan: Blue 70, Violet 15, Green 15
Clarity: MI2
Cutting: Good (5-6)
Depth: 79.4%
Average Brilliancy: 80-90%
Finish: Good (5)
TQIR: Very Good (3.5)
Heat Enhancement: None
Clarity Enhancement: None
Price: US$3000. per carat or US$3570. total, including USPS shipping and handling in the United States and the original $335 AGL Colored Stone Grading Report.
NGC Comment: Carat sized unheated gem Burma sapphires are almost impossible to buy. This stone is a vivid color at 70% blue. The tone is a light 85 tone or 80-85, or technically an 82.5. The saturated color makes the Burmese inclusions difficult to see. The stone has good cutting and finish. The stone has a high 80-90% brilliancy. This gem would be beautiful mounted or a great gemstone for a collector.

For more information on this gem, call Robert Genis of National Gemstone at 1-800-458-6453 or email rgenis@preciousgemstones.com or click this link to automatically open your default email program. Feel free to call or e-mail for specific quotes.

View the 1.20 unheated "Classic Burma" sapphire's American Gemological Laboratory Colored Gemstone Grading Report.

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