Sapphire (Color Shift)

Tunduru, Tanzania
Gems, 0.70 ct, 6.57 mm x 4.67 mm
Start Time: 04/18/2013 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/25/2013 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A true favorite of many collectors is the rare color change Sapphire. Some of the best color change Sapphires come from the Tunduru district in Tanzania. This stone has a nice color shift with a fine pinkish-purple color in incandescent lighting which shifts to a beautiful golden pink color in sunlight. Please note that this stone displays a different color in different kinds of lighting, which includes halogen lighting, fluorescent lighting, and incandescent lighting. This is a superb virtually eye clean, "Pear" cut gem that is worthy of any collection. This material can command a high retail price of approximately $250 per carat. Don't miss out on this one.

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