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Diffusion Sapphire
Pink Sapphires - Gemology and Buying Guide
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Gemology and Color: Pink sapphires deepen in color with when higher quantity of chromium is found in the stone. The deeper the color pink, the higher their monetary value. Long ago, it was decided that all gemstones of the mineral corundum should be referred to as sapphire, except the red colour, which was called ruby. But pink is really just light red. The International Colored Gemstone Association has passed a resolution that the light shades of red should be included in the category ruby, since it is too difficult to legislate where red ends and pink begins. In practice, pink shades are now known either as pink ruby or pink sapphire. Either way, these gems are among the most beautiful of the corundum family.
Sources: Most sapphires come from Thailand, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Tanzania and Australia. The United States, Cambodia, Nigeria, Kenya and China also produce some sapphires in smaller quantities. Some of the most famous sources for sapphires are the Kashmir region of India, and Burma however production of stones from these areas is becoming more limited.
Treatments and Care: The most common treatment for sapphire is heat treatment. Some blue sapphires may also be diffusion treated, though this treatment is more common for star sapphires. Beryllium treatment is now being used to produce stunning orange and red colors which were once rarely seen. Clean with mild dish soap: use a toothbrush to scrub behind the stone where dust can collect.
Buying Guide: Like diamonds, sapphires are graded on color, cut, clarity and carat weight. A pure vibrant and vivid pink color is ideal. Because of the wide variety of sapphires available, describing the grading process would take nearly a book. The most important factor in choosing a quality sapphire is in finding one that is attractive to your eye.
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trillion 1.0 ct. Cornflower Blue Diffusion Sapphire $15.00 |
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