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Freeform Cut Fuschia-Red Sapphire

Freeform Cut Fuschia-Red Sapphire by Daniel Stair

Freeform Cut Fuschia-Red Sapphire, Africa, 1.63 cts

his stone has been heat treated to brighten color. Many untreated red african sapphires (rubies) look like dark garnets unless they are heated to remove the slight blue tone. A very nice stone for the price. This stone does have a color shift more toward fuscia or a rich pink in some outdoor lighting and is an excellent red under incandescent light.

ColorRed under incandescent light, Fuscia in daylight
ClarityEye Clean, very slight inclusions
CutFreeform
Weight1.63 cts
Dimensions6.7mm x 7.7mm
Origin CountryAfrica
Commentshis stone has been heat treated to brighten color. Many untreated red african sapphires (rubies) look like dark garnets unless they are heated to remove the slight blue tone. A very nice stone for the price. This stone does have a color shift more toward fuscia or a rich pink in some outdoor lighting and is an excellent red under incandescent light.
AttributionDaniel Stair
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