DESCRIPTION:

 

Gem Type: BLUE SAPPHIRE
 

Weight (CARATS): 7.20 CTS

 

Origin:AFGHANISTAN
 

SIZE (mm): 14 X 10 X 5 MM

 

Color: DEEP BLUE, WITH A METALLIC SHEEN

 
 

Shape: OVAL FACETED

Clarity:GOOD
 

Treatments:COLOUR TREATED

Additional Comments: PIECES: 1

THIS GEM STONE IS NOW IN AUSTRALIA AND WILL BE SHIPPED FROM THERE SO PLEASE BE PATIENT FOR YOUR DELIVERY.

 

 
Type 1 Gemstones
The following gemstones are typically inclusion free, even minor inclusions detract from their value.
Diamond, Amethyst, Beryls(Aquamarine,Morganite), Citrine, Smoky Quartz, topaz, Chrysoberyl, Kunzite, Tanzanite, green Tourmaline, and Blue Zircon
IF  Internally flawless under extreme magnification (Very rare)
F  Flawless
VVS  Minute inclusions under 10x; invisible to the unaided eye
VS  Minor inclusions under 10x; usually invisible to the unaided eye
SI1  Noticeable inclusions under 10x; usually visible to the unaided eye
SI2  Noticeable inclusions under 10x; usually quite visible to the unaided eye
I1  prominent- moderate affect on appearance or durability
I2  prominent - severe affect on appearance or durability
I3  prominent- severe affect on beauty, transparency or durability
Type 2 Gemstones
Gemstones that normally have small inclusions that do not detract from value.
Alexandrite, Andalusite, Iolite, Peridot, Rhodolite, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, Garnet, Amethyst, Red Zircon, Tsavorite; Blue, Orange, Purple, Yellow and Parti-colored Tourmaline
F  Flawless
VVS  Minor inclusions under 10x; usually invisible to the unaided eye
VS  Noticeable inclusions under 10x; often invisible to the unaided eye
SI1  Obvious inclusions under 10x; visible to the unaided eye
SI2  Obvious inclusions under 10x; very apparent to the unaided eye
I1  prominent - moderate affect on appearance or durability
I2  prominent - severe affect on appearance or durability
I3  prominent - severe affect on beauty, transparency or durability