Beautiful Bicolor Sapphire Gemstone from Australia, 1.38 cts., 7.1x5.2 mm., Pear Shape

5 Day Auction
$10 Start Bid

Gem: Sapphire
Weight: 1.38 cts.
Size: 7.15 x 5.23 mm.
Color: Dark Blue and Bright Yellow
Clarity: VS
Cut: Pear
Locality: Australia
Treatment: Heated

A fitting gemstone for the occasion.  This Sapphire displays the exact colors of the Ukrainian Flag!

Australian Sapphires are rare and display some beautiful color combinations.  This stone is half bright yellow with the other half dark blue creating flashes of green when mixed.  The stone has good clarity and a lovely appearance.  This stone will make a beautiful piece of jewelry, particularly a center stone for a ring.  The history of Sapphire gems in Australia stretches back over 150 years.  One of the first reports is from 1851 when sapphire was recovered during gold mining on the Cudgegong and Macquarie rivers in New South Wales. In 1854 sapphire was reported from the New England area of New South Wales and in 1875 Sapphire was discovered in Retreat Creek, Central Queensland.  Australian Sapphires are becoming more popular on the market and are quite welcome due to the high demand for Sapphire currently.  Enjoy!

• Name : Allyce Kosnar