Appraised by an Independent Master Valuer at $2,380. A 10.3cwt Sapphire. 15.2 x 11.7 x6.2 mm. See Video

This is a genuine earth mined 10.3 carat sapphire . The stone alone was appraised by an independent master valuer before setting, for $2,380 Canadian. Set in a pendant by a student. Accent stones are black spinel. The value of my listings is in the gemstone. Please read the IMPORTANT TERMS AND INFORMATION page at least once as it applies to all listings. ANY questions, please ask. This gem deserves a gold setting. Get one at wholesale

Better gems and jewelry items are kept in bank vault for security purposes and retrieving an item can cause a slight shipping delay.

1) Unlike other jewelers, I sell quality colored gems in silver rather than inferior quality colored gems in gold and diamond settings. I place even my more expensive gems in silver and use clear topaz wherever possible for melee accent stones . I have had a life long love affair with colored gems, and personally find diamonds grossly overpriced. They are NOT nearly as rare as people think. For many years supply and price were totally controlled by DeBeers. This has lessened to some degree, but prices are still artificially high. Both gold and silver are suitable for jewelry, with gold being slightly more durable, but many many times more expensive. Also, most people cannot tell rhodium coated silver from white gold. White gold gets its color from that same rhodium coating. I believe at my pricing you can always change to gold if you wish and still be far ahead financially.
2) All our gemstones are true gems, earth mined, not man made. EXPECT FLAWS! We provide unaltered pictures of the gem for you are very high magnification. Minor inclusions in any gem are not, as some think, a bad thing. They help a gemologist determine the authenticity of a gem. Man made gems are perfect.... but not they are not real earth mined gems, and can be made in the millions, and do not increase in value. Supply and demand rules
3) Our settings are silver, and in most cases have a coating of Rhodium to prevent tarnishing, and give the appearance of white gold. Rhodium is actually more expensive than gold . In most cases, the smaller accent stones are clear topaz. Many of our stones deserve gold settings and diamond melee, but this would make them many times more expensive. You can always do this yourself if you wish.... you are paying much less than the retail replacement value of the gem without the setting.
4) Stones were in most cases set by volunteers helping us raise money for animal charities. EXPECT FLAWS! Often they leave prongs a little too long, do not get the stone exactly level, etc. etc. BUT. We are not charging you for the settings! Most people enjoy them "as is" and the flaws do not bother them, but if they bother you, have them exchanged for professionally mounted settings in gold and diamond. At least this way you can see how they will look. Most people appreciate this. Sorry if you do not. ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK!

Copy of appraisal included, but note that it is NOT signed or sealed . If you prefer, as I have partially paid for the appraisal, I can have the master valuer mail you a signed and sealed copy of his appraisal for an additional $20. I use Steven Knight GG, RMV, CJA-CAP, a registered master valuer, and an accredited appraiser. Master valuers are considered the best in the business, and are experts in colored stones. Most jewelers know diamonds, but are not always familiar with colored gems.

NOTE: Supply and demand rules in true gem buying as in every other human investment.
Each earth mined gem is a unique work of art, unlike the lab produced stones that can be produced in unlimited quantities.

Some people will never understand why people buy an original work of art when they can buy a poster for next to nothing.
Earth mined gems are for those that do. Invest in quality.

Master valuers are considered the best in the business. Most jewelers know diamonds, but very little about coloured gems. Master valuers are experts in all gems and respected as authorities by most insurance companies.