Sapphire ceylon untreated blue si vvs type ii 3 000 to 5 500 per carat.
Blue sapphire prices in kenya.
Worth of blue sapphire stems from its rarity and popularity as a jewelry gemstone in addition being astrologically important blue sapphire price in india or outside trend in a wide range of 2 500 and 2 00 000 plus per carat 40 to 3080.
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Blue and gold some golden sapphire has blue green or yellow elements.
The look can be quite different to the regular golden.
This type of sapphire is not as dark as the royal blue kind.
Often these parts are translucent too.
Kenya holds enormous potential as a future source of sapphires with their access to the mozambique orogenic belt which bisects the country in a north south direction.
When held up to the light the translucent colours are breath taking.
Generally speaking more saturation of color and deeper tone will push up the price of a sapphire.
In november 2014 the blue belle of asia a 392 52 carat ceylon sapphire was sold for over 17 million setting the record for the most expensive sapphire ever sold at auction.
The region at the border of kenya and tanzania in east africa is famous for top grade gems such as tanzanite and.
For example here in australia the most popular sapphire color is the cornflower blue sapphire which is a vivd blue sapphire with medium tone.
For more information on sapphire quality factors consult our sapphire buying guide blue sapphire appraisal guide and sapphire engagement ring guide.
It is found in alluvial deposits of igneous rock of afghanistan burma kenya srilanka pakistan tanzania thailand and usa also in some parts of india.
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Sapphires were first found in kenya in 1936 at kinyiki hill where crystals up to one meter long were discovered.
The lighter shades create a mood of serene optimism and are good for meditation.
This record breaking sale is a testament to the rapidly growing sapphire market and the high value that sapphires can command during a sale.
Blue sapphire prices loose gemstones white gemstones.
The color of fine blue sapphire is vivid dark violet to purplish blue.
Madagascar is most famous for ruby and blue sapphire but many different colors of corundum have been found there including pink yellow green white and padparadscha.
It comes from a different source country.