Sapphire – Natural, Faceted, Red, 1.63 ct

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. Color: Red under incandescent light, Fuscia in daylight, Cut: Freeform, Weight: 1.63, Dimensions: 6.7mm x 7.7mm. (Information supplied by photo contributor.) © Daniel Stair, CustomGemstones.com

Credit: Daniel Stair, CustomGemstones.com 2014