Gem, doubly terminated Sapphires

Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
Thumbnail, 1.9 x 0.6 x 0.6 cm (largest) (5 Pieces)
Start Time: 09/04/2016 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/08/2016 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

An outstanding 5-piece deal of gem, doubly terminated, desirable cornflower-blue, sapphire crystals. These classic, striated and tapered Ratnapura crystals have excellent gemminess, rich color and luster. Three of the crystals are pristine. The rare doublet has a gently cleaved tip with the other crystal having a contacted, but undamaged termination. An exceptional older 5-piece collection from these deposits. Most such crystals are all heated, cut, and sold to the crazy Chinese market that is buying up as much as they can. 22.02 carats or nearly 4.5 grams total mass. BETTER IN PERSON!

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