levinsonblade
Rough_Rock
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- Feb 1, 2019
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Hi there!
As the title suggests, I am looking for a sapphire, and have been for a while now with little luck. I live in the UK and have struggled to find a decent source for loose stones, even in London.
The sapphire is for an engagement ring, and will be oval, roughly 5x7mm and darker rather than lighter in colour. In the few months I have been looking I haven't found a stone that meets the size, colour and price (sub £1000/$1300) criteria I have. I have also been warned off stones with any sort of treatment, but understand that this affects price greatly. What is the general opinion on heat treatment of a stone? I have been told that if it isn't done well then the colour can literally run out in hot water? I would rather have a smaller, slightly less glorious-looking stone that will stand the test of time than one that isn't the real deal.
I found this on NSC (I am aware from browsing this site that there are mixed opinions about them being dodgy and/or overpriced) and to my untrained eye it looks quite good, and it being untreated is a big draw for me.
https://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/0.98ct-ceylon-oval-blue-sapphire-b10350-/
What do you guys think? I think there is a blemish in the bottom right corner which may be reducing the price, but I don't think this would bother me as much as something like the windowing I have seen on other stones.
Thanks in advance for the help!
As the title suggests, I am looking for a sapphire, and have been for a while now with little luck. I live in the UK and have struggled to find a decent source for loose stones, even in London.
The sapphire is for an engagement ring, and will be oval, roughly 5x7mm and darker rather than lighter in colour. In the few months I have been looking I haven't found a stone that meets the size, colour and price (sub £1000/$1300) criteria I have. I have also been warned off stones with any sort of treatment, but understand that this affects price greatly. What is the general opinion on heat treatment of a stone? I have been told that if it isn't done well then the colour can literally run out in hot water? I would rather have a smaller, slightly less glorious-looking stone that will stand the test of time than one that isn't the real deal.
I found this on NSC (I am aware from browsing this site that there are mixed opinions about them being dodgy and/or overpriced) and to my untrained eye it looks quite good, and it being untreated is a big draw for me.
https://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/0.98ct-ceylon-oval-blue-sapphire-b10350-/
What do you guys think? I think there is a blemish in the bottom right corner which may be reducing the price, but I don't think this would bother me as much as something like the windowing I have seen on other stones.
Thanks in advance for the help!