3.44 ct Oval Blue Sapphire, GIA, Ceylon Heated
3.44 ct Blue Sapphire, oval cut, from Ceylon. Heated, the long-established and stable treatment for rubies and sapphires, accepted across the trade. Sri Lanka (Ceylon) is known for bright, lively sapphires across the colour range, including padparadscha. GIA report 6227179726. Measurements: 11.46 × 8.38 × 4.50 mm. Our grading: ex spread and cutting; gem quality royal blue. Stock number CS-0013. The video on this page was filmed in our office, unedited and unfiltered. Approved trade buyers can sign in on this page for pricing, or WhatsApp or email us about this stone. Viewings by appointment in Toronto, Hong Kong, Bangkok and Dubai.
Royal blue, in its colour grade, describes a deep, rich, velvety blue, among the most valued sapphire colours. Ex spread and cutting. It is documented by GIA, the Gemological Institute of America. Its length-to-width ratio is 1.37. A centre stone of real presence for a ring or pendant.
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