A fine example of a Sapphire from Ceylon. Fine blue color with deep violet undertones, it also exhibits some excellent brilliance with with its fine oval cut.

GIA Type 2 Clarity Chart



VVS Very Very Slightly Included - Minor inclusions


VS Very Slightly Included - Noticeable to Minor


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.

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