Earth mined sapphire, approx. 3.23 cwt. Natural Earth Mined . Why Settle for Imitations? 8.5x8.6x4.8 mm. Please read the IMPORTANT TERMS AND INFORMATION page at least once as it applies to all listings. ANY questions, please ask.
THIS IS A GENUINE EARTH MINED SAPPHIRE. Appraisal by a master valuer ( at time of this listing I am using Steven Knight GG, R.M.V., CJA-CAP) for a retail replacement value of $2,110 Canadian BEFORE setting. Copy of the appraisal unsigned and unsealed icluded.. If you want a signed ,sealed copy for insurance purposes, made out in your name, one can be sent to you for an additional $25. Master valuers are considered THE experts on coloured gems, and their appraisals are accepted by insurance companies as genuine retail replacement value.
Sapphire is the birth stone for those born in September. Corundum, with traces of iron, titanium, chromium, vanadium or magnesium responsible for the color. Sapphires are 9 on the moh's scale, right behind diamond ( moh's10)
Sapphire is said to bring peace and prosperity to those that own it.
Sapphires are not as expensive as the other corundum, Ruby. The most expensive sapphire to my knowledge sold for approx. $17,00,000.00 at auction.