Fine Jewelry and Timepieces

Sapphire Characteristics It is the opinion of the gemologist that the sapphire exhibits internal characteristics (fine intersecting networks of unaltered rutile needles, unaltered transparent subhedral red crystals, possibly sphalerite) consistent with those observed in natural sapphires that have not been color enhanced through heat treatment. The stone has evenly distributed purple hue, dark medium tone and strong saturation, very good clarity, very good cut proportions, no obvious wear at 10X magnification.

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