3.04 Cushion Unheated "Classic Burma" Sapphire

The 3.04 cushion unheated "Classic Burma" sapphire was shot in natural daylight with a Sony Cyber-Shot.

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Here is the relevant data on the 3.04 cushion unheated "Classic Burma" sapphire:

Size: 3.045
Type: Natural Classic Burma Sapphire
Cert: AGL - January 2, 2007
Shape: Cushion
MM: 8.40 x 7.81 x 5.24
Color/Tone: 4.5/75
ECA: 4
Color Rating/Tone: 4-5/75-80
Color Scan: Blue 65, Violet 20, Green 15
Clarity: MI1
Cutting: Good (4-5)
Depth: 67.1%
Average Brilliancy: 60-70%
Finish: Good (4-5)
TQIR: Very Good (3.5)
Heat Enhancement: None
Clarity Enhancement: None
Price: US$4000. per carat or US$12,160. total, including USPS shipping and handling in the United States and the original $450 AGL Colored Stone Grading Report.
NGC Comment: The unheated 3.04 blue sapphire is a saturated color at 65% blue. The color is 4.5 and the ECA is 4, so the stone is a 4.25. The TQIR makes the final grade 3.75. The gem is a perfect 75 tone and it never "black's out." The gem has MI1 clarity and good cutting and finish. The stone is not deep at 67.1%, which means it looks large than it's actual size. The brilliancy is 60-70%. 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 3.04 unheated "Classic Burma" sapphire's American Gemological Laboratory Colored Gemstone Grading Report.

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