is this a good untreated,unheated blue sapphire, want to buy

[PC]

Hi,

I am looking to buy a blue sapphire and I attached an image of this gemstone. can someone tell me if its of a decent quality or is it not worth buying it.

Country of Origin: Sri Lanka
Shape & Cut: Oval
Weight(Carat) : 4 carats


it says that this stone is untreated and unheated.... and all natural. I have no idea on blue sapphires and I am trying to buy one and this one is priced at $8,000

 

[chrono]

Re: is this a good untreated,unheated blue sapphire, want to

It is suspiciously inexpensive for the colour, size and etc. which I think might be accounted for by these two reasons:
1. No lab report proving that the stone is not treated
2. There sapphire is not eye clean.

Are there other pictures of the sapphire?

 

[deskjockey]

Re: is this a good untreated,unheated blue sapphire, want to

Out of curiousity I looked up that photo and the site says it's under $2K...

 

[PC]

Re: is this a good untreated,unheated blue sapphire, want to

Hi , there are 2 websites and the stone looks very similar on both websites, one from India and other website is 8,000 in USA.

so I am just trying to buy from USA website - but my questions is why so much price difference

 

[PC]

Re: is this a good untreated,unheated blue sapphire, want to

I want to shop locally in USA , in dallas texas - if possible - but I don't know where to shop for a blue sapphire. I need a 4 carat Blue sapphire. not a bank breaking sapphire - but something which is clean, untreated and unheated and natural


and info is greatly appreciated...

 

[deskjockey]

Re: is this a good untreated,unheated blue sapphire, want to

The second picture appears to be a completely different stone - different weight and size dimensions than the first one you posted.

I will say the second stone appears (to me) to have better color. It also has a cert though I have no idea how reputable that lab is (emteem gem laboratory) and others here will have to comment on that.

 

[PC]

Re: is this a good untreated,unheated blue sapphire, want to

another blue sapphire which is GIA certified.

its 4 carat, Oval cut , Sri Lanka , Price: $4300



with so much price variation - its a nightmare to buy one authentic gemstone...

 

[PC]

Re: is this a good untreated,unheated blue sapphire, want to

the IGL certificate is for the First Image I sent - the stone costs under $2000
the Emteem Certificate is for the 2nd Image I sent - the stone costs $8000
and GIA certificate will be provided for the 3rd image I sent - the stone costs $4300

I am confused as to what to do ???/ any help is greatly appreciated.

and they all are around 4 carats

 

[PC]

Re: is this a good untreated,unheated blue sapphire, want to

The first gemstone photo is from website - gemstoneuniverse.com
the 2nd gemstone photo is from website - astrologicalgems.com
the 3rd gemstone photo is from website - mineralminers.com


has anyone shopped from these websites before and any recommendations. ????

 

[Niel]

Re: is this a good untreated,unheated blue sapphire, want to

You didn't list color in your requirements. Just size and treatment. Would you take any sapphire or a blue sapphire. If blue, what blue?

 

[PC]

Re: is this a good untreated,unheated blue sapphire, want to

Hi,

sorry for not mentioning that - but yes I am looking for a blue sapphire only

 

[PC]

Re: is this a good untreated,unheated blue sapphire, want to

deep blue is what I prefer , thank you

 

[minousbijoux]

Re: is this a good untreated,unheated blue sapphire, want to

For some reason, I am unable right now to cut and paste.

Anyway, before you do anything else, go to the main page of this Colored Stones section. Look at the top few threads that are pinned. There are two that should help you a lot. The first is called "New to Colored Gemstone Buying? Read this first!" and the second is the "List of Vendors for Reference." These should be a big help in your search. Unless you have a preference for an astrological gemstone vendor, Gemfix, Spectral Gems, Mastercut, Finewater, and a bunch more on the list will be able to provide you good quality blue sapphires.

 

[Niel]

Re: is this a good untreated,unheated blue sapphire, want to

*** if they would take an offer, you're ok with second hand, and you're ok with a little smaller than 4 ct
http://loupetroop.com/listings/rings-colored-stone-center/3-dot-46ct-blue-sapphire-ring-by-steven-kretchmer-size-9

 

[PC]

Re: is this a good untreated,unheated blue sapphire, want to

no, I only need a new one and a loose gemstone. and 4 carats only


thank you for checking though.

 

[Niel]

Re: is this a good untreated,unheated blue sapphire, want to

no, I only need a new one and a loose gemstone. and 4 carats only


thank you for checking though.

any ring can have a stone removed.

any why 4 cts only?