Help me find a natural sapphire under 2k!

[ean]

Help me find a sapphire under 2k usd. I’m thinking of having a 3 stone made with a blue sapphire as a center stone. Hoping to atleast be 9mm long. Heat treated is fine as long as it is natural. Preferably a blue that doesn’t go dark or almost black on certain lights. Doesn’t need to be perfect, as my budget is limited. Here is an inspiration photo. This sapphire in the photo is way too dark, imo. Thank you!

 

[pokerface]

With a limited budget, you will probably have better luck looking at second hand pieces. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but a 9mm sapphire, even in an oval shape, is quite substantial and probably around 3cts. Even an imperfect, low heat-treated 3+ct blue sapphire is going to cost over $2k unless A) there is high heat/beryllium treatment/fracture filling or B) you sacrifice so much on clarity and quality that the stone is no longer in a range of what most people on this forum would consider to be attractive.

 

[silkystarlight]

Just out of curiosity, is your 2k budget JUST for the sapphire you are looking for, or for your ring budget as a whole? Because if it's the former, then that miight be doable? I've been doing quite a bit of sapphire searching for myself, so I can keep an eye out for a 9mm blue stone for you!

 

[ean]

Just out of curiosity, is your 2k budget JUST for the sapphire you are looking for, or for your ring budget as a whole? Because if it's the former, then that miight be doable? I've been doing quite a bit of sapphire searching for myself, so I can keep an eye out for a 9mm blue stone for you!

Just for the sapphire! Thank you!

 

[silkystarlight]

Just for the sapphire! Thank you!

I should've also asked, I know you say you don't want a dark stone, but how light are you willing to go? If you could provide a photo example of the lightest color sapphire you'd tolerate, that would help me greatly. also, I imagine you just want a true-to-blue as possible? (not say, blue-green or blue-purple)

 

[chrono]

Unfortunately, it is oval and not rectangular, 8.3 mm and not 9 mm

Bright & Pretty! Fine Color Ceylon Blue Sapphire 2.26 ct GLI - Litnon

 

[ean]

Unfortunately, it is oval and not rectangular, 8.3 mm and not 9 mm

Bright & Pretty! Fine Color Ceylon Blue Sapphire 2.26 ct GLI - Litnon

That stone looks amazing!! Thank you so much!

 

[ean]

I should've also asked, I know you say you don't want a dark stone, but how light are you willing to go? If you could provide a photo example of the lightest color sapphire you'd tolerate, that would help me greatly. also, I imagine you just want a true-to-blue as possible? (not say, blue-green or blue-purple)

I know this has a hint of purple, but I don’t really mind, as long as it’s a beautiful stone.

 

[silkystarlight]

I know this has a hint of purple, but I don’t really mind, as long as it’s a beautiful stone.

That is one pretty stone! I also quite like the hint of purple!



Okay, just with a cursory glance I've compiled a few options:

I found this lovely rectangular sapphire on Earth's Treasury. It's only 8mm but I figured it most fit the shape in your original photo that I thought it was worth sharing.

2.04-Carat Cornflower Blue Ceylon Sapphire (Heated) - Earth's Treasury

A beautiful medium cornflower blue heated Ceylon sapphire in a classic rectangle cushion, 2.04 carats.

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On GemFix I found a few as well!

This one would be at the tippy top of your budget, but it is 9mm!

Natural Blue Sapphire Oval Modified Brilliant Cut | 1.82cts | #11-1278 - Gemfix

Oval Natural Blue Sapphire Modified Brilliant Cut

gemfix.com

This one is 8.7mm, so just shy of 9mm but it does kind of remind me of the blueish-purple stone pic you posted!

Violet Blue Natural Ceylon Sapphire Oval Portuguese Cut | 2.02cts | #11-1229 - Gemfix

natural sapphire violet blue oval portuguese cut

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This one is only 8.4 but it is a nice vibrant mid-blue.

Oval Natural Blue Sapphire Modified Step Cut | 2.02cts | #11-1276 - Gemfix

Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire Oval Modified Step Cut

gemfix.com

Off of Etsy, here is a batch:

These two are lighter ovals, and also 9mm

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Blue Sapphire, 2 Carat Sapphire, Oval 9 X 7 Mm, Unheated Sapphire, Calibrated Sapphire, Sapphire Jewelry - Etsy

A natural, responsibly earth-mined sapphire with a dominant hue of greenish Blue, cut into an Oval shape. This stone weighs 2.059 Carat. STONE INFORMATION • Stone ID: 101154 • Variety/Species: Sapphire • Color(s): Blue • Shape/Cutting Style: Oval • Cut Grade: Very Good • Dimensions: 9.01mm x

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Also Etsy. These two are a smidge darker, the first is 9.2mm and the latter is 8.97

Cornflower Blue Sapphire, Natural Sapphire, Earthmined Sapphire 2.45 Carat Oval 9.2 X 7.3 Mm - Etsy

Stone Viewer: https://stoneviewer.com/000100318 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMH5YLbyzPM A natural, responsibly earth-mined Sapphire with a dominant hue of Blue, cut into an Oval shape. This stone weighs 2.449 carats. Stone ID: 100318 Variety/Species: Sapphire Shape/Cutting Style: Oval

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Figured this is a decent variety to start with, but there are lots of other places I can look!

 

[Rfisher]

I don’t have any experience with them, but other PS’ers have been happy with stuff from Pristine Gemstones

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And I want to add
your inspiration ring is right up my alley - so whomever owns that gorgeousness is one lucky lady

 

[ean]

That is one pretty stone! I also quite like the hint of purple!



Okay, just with a cursory glance I've compiled a few options:

I found this lovely rectangular sapphire on Earth's Treasury. It's only 8mm but I figured it most fit the shape in your original photo that I thought it was worth sharing.

2.04-Carat Cornflower Blue Ceylon Sapphire (Heated) - Earth's Treasury

A beautiful medium cornflower blue heated Ceylon sapphire in a classic rectangle cushion, 2.04 carats.

www.earthstreasury.com

On GemFix I found a few as well!

This one would be at the tippy top of your budget, but it is 9mm!

Natural Blue Sapphire Oval Modified Brilliant Cut | 1.82cts | #11-1278 - Gemfix

Oval Natural Blue Sapphire Modified Brilliant Cut

gemfix.com

This one is 8.7mm, so just shy of 9mm but it does kind of remind me of the blueish-purple stone pic you posted!

Violet Blue Natural Ceylon Sapphire Oval Portuguese Cut | 2.02cts | #11-1229 - Gemfix

natural sapphire violet blue oval portuguese cut

gemfix.com

This one is only 8.4 but it is a nice vibrant mid-blue.

Oval Natural Blue Sapphire Modified Step Cut | 2.02cts | #11-1276 - Gemfix

Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire Oval Modified Step Cut

gemfix.com

Off of Etsy, here is a batch:

These two are lighter ovals, and also 9mm

This item is unavailable - Etsy

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www.etsy.com

Blue Sapphire, 2 Carat Sapphire, Oval 9 X 7 Mm, Unheated Sapphire, Calibrated Sapphire, Sapphire Jewelry - Etsy

A natural, responsibly earth-mined sapphire with a dominant hue of greenish Blue, cut into an Oval shape. This stone weighs 2.059 Carat. STONE INFORMATION • Stone ID: 101154 • Variety/Species: Sapphire • Color(s): Blue • Shape/Cutting Style: Oval • Cut Grade: Very Good • Dimensions: 9.01mm x

www.etsy.com

Also Etsy. These two are a smidge darker, the first is 9.2mm and the latter is 8.97

Cornflower Blue Sapphire, Natural Sapphire, Earthmined Sapphire 2.45 Carat Oval 9.2 X 7.3 Mm - Etsy

Stone Viewer: https://stoneviewer.com/000100318 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMH5YLbyzPM A natural, responsibly earth-mined Sapphire with a dominant hue of Blue, cut into an Oval shape. This stone weighs 2.449 carats. Stone ID: 100318 Variety/Species: Sapphire Shape/Cutting Style: Oval

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Figured this is a decent variety to start with, but there are lots of other places I can look!

I will check them all out. You are AMAZING!!!!

 

[silkystarlight]

I will check them all out. You are AMAZING!!!!

Ahh, thank you! Let me know if you like any of them, or if I should keep looking!

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

For your budget IG is also a good bet.
The risk comes in with difficulty of returns and sometimes they only except wire transfers.
@Cerulean bought an amazing sapphire for a great price in your general ballpark (that I'm still jealous about) from this vendor!

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[ean]

Ahh, thank you! Let me know if you like any of them, or if I should keep looking!

Haven't found my perfect one yet.

 

[Cerulean]

For your budget IG is also a good bet.
The risk comes in with difficulty of returns and sometimes they only except wire transfers.
@Cerulean bought an amazing sapphire for a great price in your general ballpark (that I'm still jealous about) from this vendor!

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I suuuuure did! You flatter me @ItsMainelyYou! It was Gemoceanltd on IG - it was 2.8k, so a bit over, but fit your specs. It’s a chubby oval, 2.56carats... so just shy of 9mm at 8.5mm, and 7mm wide.

he is based in Sri Lanka so it comes with risks as @ItsMainelyYou you states...returns would be a real challenge and you should ask him about payment options. But a stone like mine would have easily been double (or more) with many stateside vendors...it’s because he sells wholesale, not direct to consumers usually. He’s also very nice! I’d see what he has...


here she is: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-mP1FLFWY_/?igshid=1k8baz4d0jk58

 

[Cerulean]

Like this one...yumm! I just asked him for pricing for you...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CD_CXhThfXO/?igshid=15riy3ya2vrbo

 

[Niel]

I can point you to a windowed AF 2.5* ct pad sapphire if you’re interested.

Tbis is all I have to contribute atm lol

 

[ean]

Like this one...yumm! I just asked him for pricing for you...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CD_CXhThfXO/?igshid=15riy3ya2vrbo

OHHHH yum!! Thank you! You all are amazing!!!

 

[Cerulean]

OHHHH yum!! Thank you! You all are amazing!!!

I’ll see if he has anything else too. I’ll let you know! You prefer cushions, right?

 

[Cerulean]

Okay so the one I shared was sold and was over budget - but he’s looking for others! He says he knows he has a nice royal blue stone w/ heat treatment

 

[ean]

I’ll see if he has anything else too. I’ll let you know! You prefer cushions, right?

Cushions or ovals will work. Thank you for taking your time to help me! I really appreciate it.

 

[motownmama]

 

[motownmama]

That’s just under $2k

 

[whitewave]

I can point you to a windowed AF 2.5* ct pad sapphire if you’re interested.

Tbis is all I have to contribute atm lol

Oooh I would like to see it

 

[ean]

I know it has a window but I am weirdly attracted to this stone. But why is it so cheap??

2.39 Carats Blue Sapphire 9x6.65 MM Cushion. Deep Blue Color. - Etsy

Gemstone Product Specifications Product Name: Blue Sapphire Shape: Cushion Size: 9 x 6.65 x 4.60 MM Colors: Blue Weight: 2.39 Carats Treatment : Normal Heat Transparency: Transparent Condition: Excellent Remarks: Beautiful Luster. Beautiful Colors. Having Color Stripes No Damages. Gift

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[silkystarlight]

I found two more, in a cushion style on Etsy. Both are unfortunately only 8.75mm but figured they were still worth sharing.

This one is a lovely light shade, and looks pretty clear and sparkly!

2.69 Cts Natural Blue Sapphire Loose Gemstone Cushion Cut - Etsy

This Gemstones item by ThaiGemsCo has 41 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Thailand. Listed on Dec 21, 2023

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This guy is a bit darker and seems almost a bit silvery in color, and is scattered with some little inclusions but I doubt they'd be visible from a distance.

2.10 Cts Unheated Natural Blue Sapphire Loose Gemstone Cushion Cut Certified - Etsy

This Gemstones item by ThaiGemsCo has 8 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Thailand. Listed on Dec 29, 2023

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This is probably all the researching I'll do for tonight... it's getting late and I have an early start tomorrow!

 

[ean]

I found two more, in a cushion style on Etsy. Both are unfortunately only 8.75mm but figured they were still worth sharing.

This one is a lovely light shade, and looks pretty clear and sparkly!

2.69 Cts Natural Blue Sapphire Loose Gemstone Cushion Cut - Etsy

This Gemstones item by ThaiGemsCo has 41 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Thailand. Listed on Dec 21, 2023

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This guy is a bit darker and seems almost a bit silvery in color, and is scattered with some little inclusions but I doubt they'd be visible from a distance.

2.10 Cts Unheated Natural Blue Sapphire Loose Gemstone Cushion Cut Certified - Etsy

This Gemstones item by ThaiGemsCo has 8 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Thailand. Listed on Dec 29, 2023

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This is probably all the researching I'll do for tonight... it's getting late and I have an early start tomorrow!

You are an angel and a great help!I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day!

 

[silkystarlight]

I know it has a window but I am weirdly attracted to this stone. But why is it so cheap??

2.39 Carats Blue Sapphire 9x6.65 MM Cushion. Deep Blue Color. - Etsy

Gemstone Product Specifications Product Name: Blue Sapphire Shape: Cushion Size: 9 x 6.65 x 4.60 MM Colors: Blue Weight: 2.39 Carats Treatment : Normal Heat Transparency: Transparent Condition: Excellent Remarks: Beautiful Luster. Beautiful Colors. Having Color Stripes No Damages. Gift

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I'm by no means an expert, but I imagine the price reduction comes from the clear striping visible towards the middle of the stone. That and, it may just be me, but the pavilion/culet looks like it's cut a bit uneven/off-center? So if that's the case, I imagine that lends to a less-than-perfect overall cut, which would reduce the overall price.

All that being said, face-up it's a real beauty! And I'm sure once it was all set up in a ring, the stripes and unevenness of the bottom would probably be mitigated.

 

[icy_jade]

https://www.instagram.com/p/CKgQBepht8R/?igshid=157w37ub4cu3i

B&M store in Singapore

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

This one is a lovely light shade, and looks pretty clear and sparkly!

2.69 Cts Natural Blue Sapphire Loose Gemstone Cushion Cut - Etsy

This Gemstones item by ThaiGemsCo has 41 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Thailand. Listed on Dec 21, 2023

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Ooh, @ean - I like that one.