Natural Blue Sapphire 0.44ct Heated Oval Cut
€9.20 EURSKU: sa333-4
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This 4.9x3.9mm oval blue sapphire from Madagascar displays a deep, rich navy-blue color with characteristic silky needle inclusions scattered throughout the stone. These natural silk inclusions are a hallmark of certain Madagascar sapphires, giving the gem a beautifully textured, organic quality and a warm, slightly velvety appearance to the blue. The oval cut showcases the stone's color depth and lively blue tone with an elegant shape.
Madagascar's sapphire fields are known for producing stones with distinctive natural inclusions that speak to their geological origin, and this stone's silky character is part of what makes it authentically formed. Heat treatment has been applied to enhance its deep blue color. At 0.44ct and 4.9x3.9mm, this oval sapphire is a beautiful choice for rings and pendants, and a meaningful piece for collectors who appreciate naturally characterized corundum.
Natural blue sapphire, September birthstone - sold loose.
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- Hardness
- 9
- Cleavage
- None
- Durability
- Excellent
- Soapy water
- Safe
- Ultrasonic
- Usually safe
- Steam
- Usually safe
About sapphire
Sapphire is corundum in every color except red. At 9 on the Mohs scale it is second only to diamond, and it is also very tough with no cleavage, so it rarely chips or splits when knocked. Together that makes it one of the most durable gemstones for everyday wear, rings included.
Cleaning
Warm water, a drop of mild dish soap and a soft toothbrush are all you need. Brush behind the stone too, where dust and skin oils collect, then rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Ultrasonic and steam cleaners are usually fine for a faceted sapphire, but skip them if the stone has fissures that reach the surface.
Wear and storage
Sapphire is very hard, so it can scratch softer gemstones stored with it. Only diamond can scratch it, so keep it apart from diamonds and store it on its own in a gem jar or a soft pouch.
For your jeweler
This sapphire is heated, and the color from heating is stable. Sapphire handles normal setting, re-tipping and polishing well. If the stone has fissures that reach the surface, keep it out of direct torch flame and acid pickle.
Scale
True to scale: 4.9 × 3.9 mm
Shown next to a €1 coin (23.25 mm) in the exact ratio, so you can picture the real size.
