Gemstar

 Songea Sapphire Accents

Prized for rich vibrant color,

Gems from Songea are lovely.

10 pcs.

9 pieces are VVS,

1 piece is SI

Ideal for fine jewelry

Heated Tanzanian Gems

5.4mm by 2.9 by 1.9.

Guaranteed to be 100% delightful. 

Guaranteed to be natural.

100% money back if not thrilled with this beautiful gem. 

Sapphires are routinely heated.  Miners, Vendors, Customers, and Retailers, almost universally appreciate the quality that this treatment produces. This item, and virtually all Sapphires are routinely "heated".

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GEMSTAR QUALITY CONTROL

We take great care to inspect and accurately represent all stones placed for sale. Gemstar uses the following to insure the accuracy of our offerings: Polariscope, Refractometer, Chelsea Filter, 10 To 60 Power Gemscope, Digital Calipers, High Megapixel Digital Photography, Assorted additional equipment. All Gemstar items are guaranteed.

TREATMENTS

Stones of many types are routinely heated, the treatment is widespread and common. Heating is so prevalent that unless otherwise stated, please assume that the item in the auction has been heated.  If we inadventently neglect to mention whether a gem is treated, please feel free to send us a note.

On a very, very infrequent basis, stones of many species are treated with other laboratory hocus pokus. All stones are examined under 30 power magnification for any trace of these treatments. Stones that show treatment are clearly stated.

Stones of many types can be laboratory created.  Our equipment is designed to help to detect these.  Gemstar never sells laboratory imitation stones, only natural stones that have beauty and are suitable for elegant jewelry applications where the fabricator wants genuine, valuable, natural materials that compliment their hard work and effort.

DISCLOSURES

Nothing is more disappointing than to get something that is not accurately represented. All photos are of the actual stones and are never computer enhanced. Any details that we become aware of that effect the quality, durability or value of the Stones are clearly stated.

SHIPPING

Shipping is free for all items. Gemstar reserves the right to combine purchases into one assignment for convenience and simplicity. All shipments include descriptive information.

GUARANTEES / RETURNS

Should you ever be disappointed with an item purchased from Gemstar, you have a 10 day period to provide notification. Should you elect to submit stones for independent certification this period can be extended for an additional 45 days provided that you notify us of intent to certify within the initial 10 days period.

All items have an unconditional money back guarantee subject only to the terms above.

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A Short Guide for Sapphires  

These gems in their natural state tend to have far fewer inclusions than Rubies or Emeralds.  VVS and VS occur with far greater frequency.   While fine Ruby and Emerald gemstones come in a small array of colors, Sapphires can span a very wide spectrum including pink, white, the traditional blues, oranges, songea, and even green.  Some of the colors are natural, some are the result of a process called heat diffusion.  This is a heated chemical bath that infuses the gem with additional color enhancing chemicals.  Heat diffusion began many years ago and got a bad reputation as a surface treatment with limited resistance to abrasion and wear.   Modern heat diffusion is a treatment that permeates all layers of the gem and is a permanent change in the chemical composition of the entire stone.  Modern diffusion is impervious to wear and abrasion.  There is some controversy as to whether this treatment effects the value of the gem.  When it is obvious, it appears as parallel bands of color or patches of color.  In this condition it has a negative effect on appearance and consequently on value.  In many instances the treatment doesn't detract from appearance.  Heating in these stones as well as in rubies, has been common for centuries, probably dating back to the first time a stone cutter/miner gathered around the fire and accidentally dropped in a valuable stone.  Sapphires tend to be significantly smaller than rubies.  With Sapphire, carat weights above 2 or 3 carats with good clarity are something of a "find".