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Lot
# LG10340 |
| Dimensions:
~9.8 x 6.7 x 2.1mm |
Weight:
2.32 cts |
| Clarity:
Highly Included |
Shape:
Leaves |
| Color
Intensity: Strong |
Cut:
Carving |
| Texture:
Strong |
Tone:
75-80% |
| Treatment:
Heat |
Brilliance:
60% |
| Price
per Carat: $115 |
Origin:
Kashmir |
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• This Kashmir rough was professional carved by California
native Ronald Stephens. His superb craftsmanship sells
in the major auction houses.
• The carving is thermally enhanced (heat) to increase
the depth of blue. The treatment is permanent and common
to 99% of sapphire in the world today. The carved leaves
could be set as earrings or used as accents to a fine
centerstone in a ring. The reason you do not see heat
treated Kashmir sapphire in the world is there is no rough
available. Mining ceased almost 100 years ago.
• This sample was carved from two different specimen
6-9cts in size. This rough sample was purchased in the
1920's in Delhi. Our friends grandfather was a pilot in
the Air Force at that time. He purchased a small collection
of lighter blue specimen. We are personally documenting
the rough as we thermally enhance the color in our high
temperature gas combustion furnace.
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| Price:
$275 |
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