Websites for good selection of nice-quality blue sapphires?

[anne_h]

Hi everyone,

I''m in the market for a 1.5 - 3 ct blue sapphire. I already know and love thenaturalsapphirecompany.com

However, this time, I''m not looking for unheated stones. I''m okay with heat-treating (but not diffusion or coating, etc). And of course *not* synthetics.

Any advice on reputable sites with a good online selection? I love how NSC has so many available stones, with multiple photos, and often even a video.

Thanks in advance,

Anne

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Here are some that were recommended to me. But I have not bought from them.

http://www.africagems.com/

http://www.simplysapphires.com/html/blue1.html

 

[chrono]

Here''s a few vendors I like:
www.winkjones.com
www.diamondexpert.com
www.ajsgems.com
Sometimes, Jeff has a few stones avaiilable or can cut for you: www.whitesgems.com

 

[Harriet]

Richard Martin, who posts here, has nice blues in stock. His website is not up, but you can reach him: www.artcutgems.com. I blame him for getting me hooked on gems.