Sapphire (slight color shift) Back to Collection Liquidation Auctions - end Feb 25 - Part II

• Starting Time:2/18/2010 06:45:00 PM(CST)
• Ending Time:2/25/2010 06:45:00 PM(CST)

• Time Left:Auction Is Closed

• Size:1.92 ct
• Size Description:8.52 mm x 6.34 mm

Description:The famous quote from John Sinkankas was "gems are minerals after all". In our continued efforts to promote the importance of gemstones for ALL collectors, we want to give mineral collectors a chance at a rare cut stone that complements a choice mineral specimen from a classic locality. Some of the finest mineral collections in the world are accompanied by gemstones that either complete a "rough and cut" set for certain specimens, or simply show the beauty of particular species when they are faceted. We are offering this stone as an opportunity for collectors to expand their horizons and purchase gemstones that would supplement crystallized specimens in their collections. I think it is important for collectors to know that faceted stones can expand one''s interests in minerals and can add a certain reverence to the hobby of collecting minerals. Sapphire is one of those gems that comes in virtually every color of the rainbow, and are some of the most widely collected gems out there. This stone has a light yellow color and actually does a slight color shift to a whitish-yellow hue in sunlight. The stone is very very slightly included and has a standard "Step Pear" cut. A very attractive Sapphire from one of the premier countries in the world for the material !