Padparadscha sapphires are a special variety of the gem class termed corundrum. A natural padparadscha sapphire is a delicate color that is a combination of pink/red and orange and the best specimens are from...
Star rubies and sapphires show a bright six-pronged star (termed asterism ), and are always cut in the shape of a cabochon. Furthermore, the back (or bottom) of a star gem is left unpolished so that light is...
Sapphires remain America’s #1 selling colored gem. While not as expensive as rubies, the price for a fine quality sapphire can be higher than that of a diamond. First a few things about sapphires. Not all...
When most people hear the word Sapphire they think Blue, but Sapphires come in every color of the Rainbow except red. Red Sapphires are Rubies. Sapphires can come in pure white, looking very much like a...
See Gems of the World We offer only genuine Gemstones from many places around the world. It comes by rough, then we cut it in to a perfect shape. Some stone, for example, Sapphire and Ruby has to be heated in...
Genuine investment sapphires never lose value, but fakes never have value. Understanding the characteristics and history of genuine Sri Lanka White Sapphires are the tools of a smart investor. It’s a diamond...
Star Sapphire A cabochon cut star sapphire characteristically shows a six-rayed star, caused by needle-like "silk" inclusions that reflect and scatter light.Star sapphires range from semitransparent to...
Padparadscha sapphires Padparadscha sapphires have long been regarded as one of the earths rarest gemstones. A true padparadscha sapphire is a pinkish orange color naturally and is not surface beryllium...
Diffusion treating sapphires has created a huge increase in the sales of colored sapphires, unfortunatly many sellers are not disclosing that the stones are diffusion treated. What is diffusion treatment of...
How to Buy a Gem It's reasonable to expect lasting value and enjoyment when you purchase gemstone jewelry. Learning a few thing about gemstone quality will help you make sure you get what you want. View...