Thoughts on this 2.19 ct sapphire?

[opulentopossum]

I'm looking to replace the sapphire that is currently in my engagement ring and after a lot of looking around I found this stone that seems to be exactly what I'm looking for! I'm hoping to get this forum's opinion on the stone and whether or not it has any apparent defects or red flags. I've read up on colored gemstones but I'm far from an expert so I highly value the trained eyes of you folks! Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

Etsy listing:

Solddo Not Buy2.19ct Natural Sky Blue Sapphire Heated Only - Etsy Canada

Up for sale is a 2.19ct heated only sky blue sapphire. It sparkles crazy and looks like the color of the blue sky. Stone is eye clean, only mild low temperature heated. It is cut nicely with no window. Carat weight: 2.19ct Origin: Tanzania Treatment: mild heated only Clarity: eye clean Dimension:

www.etsy.com

Youtube video:

 

[Musia]

To me the red flag is the price. Too good!

 

[opulentopossum]

To me the red flag is the price. Too good!

I had this thought too! Glad it isn't just me. Do you think the low price could mean it's inauthentic?

 

[Musia]

And the video was made on October 26, 2017, another red flag.

 

[Musia]

the low price could mean it's inauthentic?

I am not an expert, but I think this stone is not what you are looking for.

 

[opulentopossum]

And the video was made on October 26, 2017, another red flag.

Why is an older video date a bad sign?

 

[Musia]

Why is an older video date a bad sign?

I don't know the story of this stone but to me it looks like no one wanted it for a long time. Other PSers will explain much better what is wrong with the stone. I myself am looking for a good blue sapphire too!

 

[lovedogs]

I think this vendor used to be a PSer, but correct me if I am wrong. I think it looks good, but worry that it won't fit your setting. EDIT: is this the color you want? It is fairly light (which is of course fine, but a personal preference).

This stone is gorgeous and much closer to "ideal" color, but you might think it's too dark. This is what I would expect to pay for a 7x5 stone of high quality: https://gemfix.com/gems/sapphire-blue-11-1335

 

[lovedogs]

And here's a much lighter option in case you prefer lighter tones (which would be good for your wallet since they are much cheaper haha)

Unheated Natural Light Medium Blue Ceylon Sapphire Oval | 1.10 cts | #11-1031 - Gemfix

Unheated Untreated Blue Ceylon Sapphire Oval Mixed Cut

gemfix.com

 

[kirkpatrickel]

Just jumping in to say that, I’m in the same boat and I just bought a stone from Gemfix. Laura and Andrew were super helpful and communicative. If you can I’d browse their site for options. Sharing picks of what I bought.

 

[Bluegemz]

Just love that color! Beautiful!

 

[PieAreSquared]

Why is an older video date a bad sign?

It's not necessarily.

Gemstones aren't vegetables, they don't go bad with age or 'expire'. They don't go out of style and need to be cycled in and out quickly (unless a dealer is starving). In fact, the longer you hang on to some of them (nicer ones), the more valuable they sometimes become. So an older video is really not in and of itself a red flag, particularly if a stone is expensive. This one... is not.

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

Just jumping in to say that, I’m in the same boat and I just bought a stone from Gemfix. Laura and Andrew were super helpful and communicative. If you can I’d browse their site for options. Sharing picks of what I bought.

I am hoping you will make a thread to show some different lighting shots as I love pictures of pretty stones. Need more pictures!

 

[opulentopossum]

And here's a much lighter option in case you prefer lighter tones (which would be good for your wallet since they are much cheaper haha)

Unheated Natural Light Medium Blue Ceylon Sapphire Oval | 1.10 cts | #11-1031 - Gemfix

Unheated Untreated Blue Ceylon Sapphire Oval Mixed Cut

gemfix.com

lovedogs, I just wanted to say thank you so much for linking me to that beautiful stone! It's exactly what I was looking for, I just ordered it and I couldn't be more excited.

 

[lovedogs]

lovedogs, I just wanted to say thank you so much for linking me to that beautiful stone! It's exactly what I was looking for, I just ordered it and I couldn't be more excited.

Aww yay!! Can't wait to see pics!