Description
Mined and cut in Sri Lanka, I found this sapphire as its
brilliance caught my eyes from a distance. The color is a pale green,
but the cut and brilliance made it stand out from the
pack.
GIA Type 2 Clarity Chart
VVS Very Very Slightly Included - Minor
inclusions-Loupe
Clean
VS Very Slightly Included - Noticeable to Minor-Eye
Clean
SI1 Slightly Included - Noticeable to OBVIOUS
SI2 Slightly Included 2 - Obvious to Prominent
I1 Included 1 - Prominent - moderate effect on appearance or
durability
I2 Included 2 - Prominent - severe effect on appearance &
durability
I3 Included 3 - Prominent - severe effect on beauty,
transparency & durability
Type 2 Colored Gemstones by their nature have natural
inclusions. (Inclusions are the norm) This includes gems
such as Andalusite,
Crysoberyl,
Alexandrite, Corundum
(i.e. Sapphire and Ruby), Garnet,
Peridot,
Quartz,
Amethyst, Citrine,
Ametrine, Spinel, Tourmaline and Zircon.
This
gemstone (or gemstone that is part of this piece of
gemstone jewelry) has been
enhanced
by traditional heat
treatment.
Traditional heat treatment
is used
to
improve a
stones color,
remove color
zoning/banding, and improve clarity. This
treatment is
considered permanent.
The only way to tell if
a colored
stone has
been treated is
for the
stone to be
analyzed by a
lab.
Generally only
gemstone
laboratories
have the
equipment necessary to make
a
qualified judgment with any
certainty.
Untreated
gemstones are rare and should
be
verified by a lab
independent of
the
seller. A good
rule of thumb is
to
always assume a
gemstone
has been
enhanced, unless
valid certification
from a reputable
laboratory is
available. No one that
sells jewelry
or gems should be
doing appraisals,
certifications, or
analysis. It
should
always be an independent
third party
with
no vested
interest in the
sale.ML:NAMESPACE
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