Blue Sapphire (Sri Lanka) Unheated Natural Genuine Faceted Gemstone GSG,51

Natural Genuine Blue sapphire 1.73 ct Unheated gemstone, from Sri Lanka
Stone size 8 x 6 x 5 mm

Gemstone Weight 1.73 ct

Blue Sapphire

Corundum is a crystalline form of aluminium oxide (Al2O)

typically containing traces of iron, titanium, vanadium and chromium. It is a rock-forming mineral. It is one of the naturally transparent materials, but can have different colors when impurities are present. Transparent specimens are used as gems, called ruby if red and padparadscha if pink-orange. All other colors are called sapphire, e.g., “green sapphire” for a green specimen.

This is a beautiful Oval cut blue sapphire with a rich deep ocean blue color, Stone is really stunning and very beautiful. Specially for a Ring or Pendant. Very clean as photo shows and there is no inclusion in the stone. Good clarity really brings out the superb luster and brilliance. The color is a deep saturated tone with a electric deep blue color. This gem is a real bargain for the size and quality. If you really want to make an impression, set this sapphire in white gold or platinum, with a cHere we have a Natural Genuine Blue Sapphire from Ceylon which is a beautiful gemstone, would make an excellent piece for a birthstone of September. Sri Lanka is where I was born and each piece is very unique and are collector pieces which we specialize in. Ceylon blue sapphire is know for its gorgeous rich deep ocean blue color. The blue sapphires from Sri Lanka are known as Ceylon Sapphire. Ceylon Sapphires are reportedly unique in color, clarity and luster compared to the blue sapphires from other countries.

Sri Lanka, geologically speaking is an extremely old country. Ninety percent of the rocks of the island are of Precambrian age, 560 million to 2,400 million years ago. The gems form in sedimentary residual gem deposits, alluvial deposits, metamorphic deposits, skarn and calcium-rich rocks. Other gems are of magnatic origin.

Residual deposits are mainly found in flood plains of rivers and streams. The metamorphic types of gems constitute 90% of the gem deposits in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka has the highest density of gem deposits compared to its landmass. Ratnapura contains the most gem deposits and derived its name from the gem industry. Ratnapura means city of gems.couple of white diamonds on each side and you will surely be the talk of the town.

Wearing a Neelam Blue Sapphire Gemstone Birthstone can bring the wearer wealth, fame, a good name, health, happiness, prosperity, a long life, mental peace and Newer opportunities . Neelam Blue Sapphire is an Excellent Gemstone for Aquarius / Capricorn Rashi Persons.

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