1.19 Heated Ceylon Sapphire


The 1.19 Heated Ceylon Sapphire was shot in natural daylight with a Sony Digital Mavica-FD90.

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Here is the relevant data on the 1.19 Heated Ceylon Sapphire:

Size: 1.195
Type: Natural Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Sapphire
Cert: AGL - December 9, 1993
Shape: Cushion
MM: 6.28 x 5.96 x 3.59
Color/Tone: 3.5/85
Color Rating/Tone: 3-4/85-90
Color Scan: Blue 70, Violet 15, Green 15
Clarity: MI1-MI2
Cutting: Good (5-6)
Depth: 60.2%
Average Brilliancy: 50%
Finish: Good (5-6)
TQIR: Very Good-Good (4.5)
Heat Enhancement: Heat
Color Stability: Excellent
Price: US$1500 per carat or US$1785 total. Shipping/handling in the United States and $235 AGL Grading Report included.
NGC Comment: Top color, one carat, 3.5 Ceylon sapphires hit their highest price in 1981 at approximately US$4000 per carat. In the last 20 years, the price action for this country of origin has been sideways to down. This stone is an intense gem at 70% blue. It may be an interesting choice to start a small collection or if you need a relatively inexpensive gemstone for jewelry.

For more information on this gem, call Robert Genis of National Gemstone at 1-800-458-6453 or e-mail.

View the 1.19 Unheated Ceylon Sapphire's American Gemological Laboratory Colored Gemstone Grading Report.

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