Doubly terminated pink Sapphire

Item Description

Sri Lanka sapphires set the standard for form and quality of the species and this is an excellent example. Pink sapphires are one of the rarer and more desirable color varietals from the famous gem fields of Sri Lanka.This gemmy doubly terminated crystal has rich pink color. The typically layered crystal has lightly frosted faces. There is a light bruise along one edge near a termination. 9.64 carats. Valued at $1000. Not too many of this size, color and quality on the market these days. They are all heated, cut, and sold to the crazy Chinese market that is buying up as much as they can.