Question about sapphire

[Macky]

Hi everyone!

So I have been offered the opportunity to purchase this sapphire at a low price. It is a heated 2.3 Ceylon sapphire. I am told it is included. Can someone please tell me how bad these inclusions look and if I should stay away from this stone? Thank you!!!!

 

[PintoBean]

Hmmm the blue and white swirlyness made me think of lifesaver cremesaver candies right off the bat. The inclusions make me think of carbonation. And yes I am hungry right now.

What is the price of the sapphire?

 

[Macky]

That sounds yummy! 120 US dollars.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

The real question is how bad do the inclusions look to you. I personally wouldn't buy that particular sapphire, my first sapphire purchase was a sleepy stone which is caused by small inclusions which give the overall stone a hazy look but to have larger obvious inclusions or a window would bother me.

What do you like about the stone? Is it a size thing, is it the overall color or are you buying it because it's in your option a good deal? I ask because the folks here are great at finding beautiful stones and would be happy to help you out if they know what you're looking for.

 

[marymm]

For the size and shape, I'm not sure $120 isn't a fair price ... and I agree with others that the coloration and "carbonation" of the stone is rather pleasing despite the window.

However, I would pass on the stone because it looks like at least some of the inclusions reach the surface the stone and thus make the stone dangerously susceptible to full cracking/further damage ... take a look at photo #3 ... do you see the two larger inclusions, one right at the corner and one just past the corner?

Just my 2 cents.

 

[Macky]

Yes, I asked the seller if it was in danger of cracking. He said no but he said if we compared it to a diamond scale he would classify it as an I2.

I like the color and the size of the stone. I really would like a sapphire that is 2 carats and has a darker color. All of my sapphires so for are either light/medium or super dark. For around the same price, he can also offer me this stone. This is 2.1 carats but is unbeated. Maybe this stone is the better buy? Thanks for all of your thoughts!

 

[Macky]

Does anyone know if there is a way to edit a previous post? I made a mistake and I can't seem to find a way to go back and edit it!

 

[Macky]

Wow that's gorgeous! Thank you for sending pictures of this. I actually went ahead though and decided to purchase this stone: an unheated violet sapphire that is 2.1 carats.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Pretty stone! Make sure to come back with more pictures when you get it.

 

[chrono]

I used to buy many less expensive stones but over time, now much prefer fewer but better quality since the cost of settings adds up. Price is only good if it's something you really love.

 

[Macky]

That's nice. I have been happy with all of the stones I have purchased.

 

[ringo865]

Mackey, the one you picked looks pretty nice. How will you set it?

That unheated blue with red fluorescence that Phillip j smith posted looks intriguing. I'd like to see that one lit up!!

 

[Macky]

Mackey, the one you picked looks pretty nice. How will you set it?

That unheated blue with red fluorescence that Phillip j smith posted looks intriguing. I'd like to see that one lit up!!

 

[Macky]

I think I will set it as a yellow gold ring with a halo of diamonds!!!!!