Color Change Sapphire

Item Description

A true favorite of many collectors is the rare color change Sapphire. Some of the best color change Sapphires come from the Tunduru district in Tanzania. This stone has a moderate color change with a fine pinkish-purple color in incandescent lighting which shifts to a beautiful bluish-purple color in sunlight. Please note that this stone displays a different color in different kinds of lighting, which includes halogen lighting, fluorescent lighting, and incandescent lighting. There are not many gems in nature that show this phenomenon, and the best of the color change Sapphires are some of the most valuable gems on the market for collectors. This is a wonderful VS "Oval" cut gem, and would make a nice addition to your collection. This material can command a high retail price of approximately $350 per carat.