The 4.50 unheated color change Burma sapphire was shot in incandescent light and natural daylight with a Sony Digital Mavica-FD90.
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Here is the relevant data on the 4.50 unheated color change Burma sapphire:
Size: 4.500
Type: Natural Purple Blue "Color Change" Burma Fancy Sapphire
Cert: AGL - October 10, 2001
Shape: Cushion
MM: 9.88 x 9.19 x 6.41
Estimated Color Change: Moderate
Clarity Range: MI2
Heat Enhancement: None
Price: US $1500. per carat or US$6750. total, including USPS shipping and handling in the United States and the original $285 AGL Colored Stone Grading Report.
NGC Comment: A purple to blue "color change" unheated Burma sapphire with Country of Origin AGL report only. The gemstone has eye visible rutile inclusions at MI2. It has high brilliancy and perfect 70% depth. A four carat alexandrite could wholesale for $20,000 per carat. You can own a rare unheated Burma for 5% of the cost of an alexandrite. An excellent gemstone to diversify a gem collection or for jewelry.
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.
Learn about Purple/Blue Color Change Fancy Burma Sapphire.
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