Sapphire's name comes from the Greek word sappheiros. It has been associated with royalty and romance for centuries. In 1981 this association was reinforced when Britain's Prince Charles gave a blue sapphire engagement ring to Lady Diana Spencer (Princess Di). Sapphire has excellent toughness and scores a 9 on the Moh's hardness scale making it perfect for engagement rings.
Kings and Queens in ancient Greene and Rome believed that blue sapphire protected them from envy and harm. In the Middle Ages, the clergy wore sapphires to symbolize Heaven and "ordinary folks" believed the gem attracted heavenly blessings.
Blue sapphire sources include Australia, Cambodia, China, Kashmir, Kenya, Madagascar, Myanmar, Nigeria, SriLanka, Tanzania, Thailand, United States and Vietnam.
Care and Cleaning:
Ultrasonic and steam cleaners are usually safe, but never for fracture or cavity filled stones.
This listing includes 1 stone per order*
Gemstone: Natural Sapphire
Color: violet Blue
Transparency: Transparent
Shape: Faceted Square
Total carat weight: 2.55ct
Stone Size (mm): 8mm
Clarity: Eye Clean
Hardness: 9
Treatment: Diffusion
SKU: 00106960
*All gemstone information guaranteed by our staff GIA Graduate Gemologist.
Good to Know
Gemstones and pearls are sometimes treated to enhance their natural beauty. To learn more and find out about care instructions see details.
Due to the composition and natural properties of mined gemstones, the product image may show slight differences to the actual stone in color saturation, tone, hue or other gemstone characteristics such as phenomena, color banding and color matrix.
We are wholesalers of only the highest quality natural precious and semi-precious gemstones. We have a full disclosure policy regarding any treatments and durability concerns. Questions about an item? Don't hesitate to send us a note; we respond within the day!
SPECIAL REQUESTS:
Have a special request in mind like drilling, polishing, or re-cutting? Please contact us before placing your order and we will do our best to accommodate any order! Once purchased, your item will be processed and then shipped. We are located in the heart of New York's Diamond District and have access to hundreds of jewelers, lapidaries, and jewelry technicians.
Please note that the quantity listed can be expanded or modified upon request if possible. Feel free to inquire about other sizes and shapes as well!
RESERVATIONS and LAYAWAYS:
If you have your eye on something but are not ready to purchase yet, send us a note and we will put your item on hold for up to one week.
We offer friendly layaway for items over $100! Work out the best layaway plan with one of our shop members (we are always available by conversation), and your order will ship upon receipt of the last payment.
SHIPPING:
We ship within one business day, excluding orders with special requests. Please send us a note prior to purchasing if you require international shipping.
We package and ship discreetly; please add a note if you require a signature upon delivery.
REFUNDS:
If for any reason you wish to return your order, please notify us within 10 days of receipt for a full refund and shipping charge will not refundable and you are liable for return shipping charge.
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