Natural Sapphire
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Natural Sapphire
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Lansky Ultra Fine Sharpening Hone $6.99 Ultra-fine hone yellow holder. This hone is the perfect finishing stone for sharpening and final polishing off high quality cutlery.FEATURES A good finishing stone for sharpening high quality cutlery.: 1ATTRIBUTES Grit: Extra Fine Material: Stone Type: Bench Stone… |
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Industrial Jewelry Supply Set- DigiWeigh Diamond Scale, Two (2) Culti Diamond Testers, 2 Loupes, and 2 Complete PuriTEST Acid Test Sets $109.45 Very easy to use and includes instructions. Each sealed PuriTEST acid box contains six (6) bottles test solution; each bottle contains 1/2 fluid oz (0.5 fl oz) test acid; each box contains one 10k solution, one 14k solution, one 18k solution, one 22k solution, one Silver solution, and one Platinum solution. Boxes are sealed with shrink wrap to ensure freshness. Test stones and magnifying glasses… |
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Sapphire is the gemstone form of a mineral known as corundum, with one important caveat: A sapphire is only a sapphire unless it is red, when it is known instead as a ruby. In fact there is one more stipulation to the rule, in the case of a pinkish-orange variety of corundum called padparadscha (derived from the Sinhalese word for lotus blossom).
Colours of Sapphire
Sapphires come in all manners of colours determined by the quantity of impurities present. Elements such as chromium, iron and titanium all contribute towards shifting the hue of the otherwise transparent mineral to a vast spectrum of colours such as yellow, pink, green, orange and the well known blue variety. Sapphires can also be found in tones of grey and black.
Properties of Sapphire
Sapphire is a very strong and hardy mineral, it not only has a melting point greater than 2000 degrees C but it is also infusible and insoluble. It is also an extremely hard mineral, at five times the strength of glass it is very resilient to scratching and as such has many practical applications other than for use in sapphire jewellery such as sapphire rings.
Practical Applications of Sapphire
Whilst sapphire is a highly sought after gemstone in the jewellery industry (having been used in items such as sapphire rings, bracelets, pendants etc.), uses have also been found for it in fields such as electronics and construction. The first laser ever made was with a rod of synthetic ruby – the red cousin of sapphire.
Sources of Sapphire
Sapphire comes in two varieties; natural and synthetic. Natural sapphire must be mined… naturally, and synthetic sapphire is grown through a procedure first developed by the French chemist Auguste Verneuil in 1902, later dubbed the Verneuil process.
Advancements in the production of synthesizing sapphire mean that today sapphire can be cheaply manufactured on a very large scale, making it all the more valuable for both industrial use and also in the jewellery trade.
The most significant source of natural sapphire is from Australia and Madagascar, although different varieties can be found in deposits all over the world.
Star Sapphires
A star sapphire is so named due to the appearance of a star-shaped pattern which presents itself when the sapphire is lit by a single top-down light source. This pattern is the result of a phenomenon known as an asterism. An asterism can be found in several types of gem, in star sapphires they are due to intersecting needle-like impurities.
Star sapphire jewellery valuation is dependent on the colour and intensity of the asterism present.
Sapphire Jewellery
Natural sapphire jewellery is generally more expensive than synthetic sapphire jewellery as natural sapphires are obviously rarer, the problem however being that it can be extremely difficult to distinguish between natural and synthetic sapphires without help from an expert. The cost of the sapphire gems used in jewellery depends on several factors including colour, clarity, size, cut and quality.
As mentioned above, sapphire jewellery exists in a wide range of forms as with any precious gemstone. Highly popular are sapphire rings such as eternity rings and engagement rings.
The blue variety is perhaps the most valued form of sapphire on the market, and so often finding the highest price. Sapphires in the shade cornflower blue are the most prized and valuable, known as the ‘Kashmir Sapphire’ or ‘Cornflower Blue Sapphire’. The pinkish-orange corundum padparadscha however can fetch higher prices than even the finest blue sapphires.
For a wide selection of Fine Jewellery including sapphire rings visit John Hollins Fine Jewellery.
And don’t forget ebay as a great source for shopping:
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Certified 3.11 Ct. Oval Shape Natural Blue Sapphire Gemstone From Madagascar $1,351.84 |
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Natural Sapphire 14k Gold Ring with small Diamonds-Size 5.5 $30.99 |
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2 Row Wonderful Natural Faceted Sapphire & Ruby Beaded Necklace+Free Shipping $146.80 |
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LONG 9ct SOLID Gold NATURAL Fancy Sapphire Journey Earrings Rainbow $196.15 |
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Certified 2.17 Ct. Round Cut Natural Gemstone Blue Sapphire From Madagascar $949.00 |
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3.05Ct. Natural Mined Gem Stone Set Lot Round Cut 3.2-3.3mm Fancy Green Sapphire $21.99 |
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Certified 1.46 Ct. Clean Oval Cutting Natural Blue Sapphire From Madagascar $999.12 |
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245 CARAT AFRICAN UNTREATED GOLDEN SAPPHIRE NATURAL PEAR FOR PENDANT GEMSTONE $74.99 |
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Beautiful Natural Cabochon Sapphire & Ruby Beaded Necklace + Free Earrings $182.99 |
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IMPRESSIVE SET! 5.05ct.Top AAA Fancy Mixed Color Sapphire Africa Oval 5x4mm.WOW! $17.99 |
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22,680 Carat Lots of Natural Sapphire and Ruby Rough – Over 10 Pounds Each!!! $124.99 |
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Huge 21.14Cts Stunning Top Quality Color Blue Natural Sapphire Cabochon *DWE18 $9.99 |
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NATURAL WELO ETHIOPIA OPAL & FINEST NATURAL PINK SAPPHIRE STERLING RING SZ 7.75 $55.00 |
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NATURAL NIGERIA TOURMALINE & NATURAL MADAGASCAR SAPPHIRE STERLING RING SZ 6.75 $85.00 |
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STERLING SILVER & NATURAL SAPPHIRES BUTTERFLY PENDANT $75.00 |
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56,700 Carat Lots of Natural Sapphire and Ruby Rough – Over 25 Pounds Each!!! $269.99 |
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3.05Ct. Natural Mined Gem Stone Set Marquise Shape Mixed Colors Fancy Sapphire $22.99 |
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5.57 CT. **GLIMPSE LIGHT!! RED OVAL CABOCHON RUBY SAPPHIRE 100% NATURAL $0.99 |
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5.04 CT. ** GOOD !! GREEN & YELLOW OVAL CUT SAPPHIRE 100% NATURAL $0.99 |
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WONDERFUL! 1.92CT.NATURAL YELLOW SAPPHIRE THAILAND HEATED / GN21870 $1.75 |
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3.05 Ct. Natural Earth Mined Gem Stone Round Cut 3mm Multi Colors Fancy Sapphire $22.99 |
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8.16 CT. EXCEPTIONAL OVAL CAB BLACK STAR SAPPHIRE E766 $59.00 |
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2.28 CT. PERFECT OVAL CAB PINK NATURAL SAPPHIRE E767 $0.99 |
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2 PIECE 2.87 CT. BEAUTIFUL OVAL CAB GREEN STAR SAPPHIRE $12.00 |
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2.80 CT. BEAUTIFUL OVAL CAB BLACK STAR SAPPHIRE E770 $0.99 |
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2.21 CT. PERFECT ROUND CAB PINK SAPPHIRE E775 $0.99 |
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Natural Pleasing Brazilian Sapphire With 925 Silver Pendant + Free shipping $49.99 |
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CERTIFIED 305 CTS RARE HUGE MAGNIFICENT NATURAL BLUE SAPPHIRE ~ SELENEGEMS $54.55 |
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8.50cts. BEAUTIFUL NATURAL HORSE SAPPHIRE HANDCARVED $10.58 |
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LOT 3.10 CT. EXCELLENT NATURAL GEM STONE ROUND CABOCHON 4mm RICH BLUE SAPPHIRE $19.99 |
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5.03Ct BEAUTIFUL TOP FIRE HEATED NATURAL CEYLON BLUE SAPPHIRE $19.39 |
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Big! 2.10 ct Top Lustre Rare Collection Gem Blue Sapphire Oval Faceted – $NR!!!! $9.99 |
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Nice 3.05 Ct. Natural Earth Mined Gem Stone Lot 4mm Round Cabochon Blue Sapphire $15.99 |
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1.16cts/15pcs/2.4-2.5mm Twinkling ! Natural Top White Sapphire Round Cut NR $3.75 |
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2.36CT-CERTIFIED UNHEATED ROYAL BLUE KANCHANABURI SAPP+ $3,495.00 |
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1.34cts/6pcs/5x3mm Brilliant Natural Orange Green Sapphire Pear Cut NR $0.99 |
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8.54 Cts Natural Precious Lab Certified Yellow Sapphire (Pitambari) Gemstone $72.74 |
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197ct Natural Huge Oval Shape Saphir Zafiro Blue Sapphire Loose Gemstone $16.45 |
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0.81Ct. Remarkable~Natural Top Red Sapphire Ov $0.99 NR $0.99 |
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300 ct Loose Natural Ruby,Blue Sapphire & Emerald Gemstone Lot $62.56 |
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Superb Natural Fresh Water Pearl & Sapphire Beaded Necklace+Free Shipping $137.99 |
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1.47cts 5pcs Brilliant! Top Orange Red Sapphire Oval cut No combine charge 10 it $0.99 |
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Natural Mined Gem Stone Top Quality 7x5mm Oval Shape Untreated Green Sapphire $24.99 |
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1.81cts/20pcs/2.2-2.3mm Beauteous Natural Blue Sapphire Square cut NR $5.00 |
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SET TOP QUALITY 3.00 CT. NATURAL GEMSTONE MARQUISE CUT RICH BLUE SAPPHIRE $24.99 |
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3.05 Ct. Natural Earth Mined Gemstone Oval Shape Set Mixed Colors Fancy Sapphire $22.99 |
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NATURAL BLUE SAPPHIRES & DIAMONDS 18K GOLD RING $351.12 |
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3.55cts/15pcs/ 4x3mm Amazing! Natural Black Sapphire Oval cut NR $4.24 |
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200 Used Natural Wine Corks+BOMBAY SAPPHIRE/DRY GIN Hat/Cap-NO SYNTHETIC CORK $23.50 |
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4.83Ct. Huge~Top Blue Natural Unheated Sapphire Oct Africa $0.99 NR $0.99 |
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BIG! 6.80 cts NATURAL THAILAND YELLOW SAPPHIRE GEMSTONE $19.90 |
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â…ž+ CT. NATURAL GREEN SAPPHIRE GEM FACET CUT RARE STONE TANZANIA THAIROCKSHOP $46.50 |
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Dazzling ! 1.43cts/3pcs/5x4mm Natural Yellowish White Sapphite Oval NR $0.99 |
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Marvelous 2.65 Ct. oval green sapphire natural africa 1034 $7.89 |
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1.21cts/20Pcs Vivid Red-Orange Natural Sapphire ROUND Combine Free 10 item NR $0.99 |
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LOT 3.00 CT. EXCELLENT NATURAL GEM STONE SQUARE PRINCESS CUT SET ORANGE SAPPHIRE $24.99 |
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Gorgeous 5.08 Ct. Natural Mined Gemstone Marquise Set Fancy Mixed Color Sapphire $24.99 |
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Excellent 3.00 Ct. Natural Mined Gem Stone Oval Shape 3*4mm Fancy Green Sapphire $22.99 |
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baguette PINK 3.30 Ct. sapphire natural africa 1048 $7.89 |
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lustrous 3.90 Ct. oval pink sapphire natural africa 1047 $7.89 |
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beautifui 1.60 Ct. orange oval sapphire natural africa 1046 $6.31 |
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PINK BLAZZING 1.31 Cts ATTRACTIVE LUSTER & NATURAL PINK SAPPHIRE ! $0.99 |
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2.70 Ct. oval pink sapphire natural africa 1045 $7.89 |
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beautifui 1.20 Ct. orange oval sapphire natural africa 1044 $6.31 |
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3.04 CT. NATURAL EARTH MINED GEM STONE ROUND CUT MIXED COLORS FANCY SAPPHIRE $24.99 |
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2.50cts 4x3mm10Pcs Enchanting Natural Green Yellow Sapphire Combine Free 10 item $0.99 |
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Huge~2.62Ct. Nice Color Pink -Pad Natural Sapphire Ov Africa $0.99 NR $0.99 |
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2.67cts 9.0×7.2mm Awesome Black Sapphire Natural color Combine 10 item no charge $0.99 |
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Big 2.15 Ct Excellent Top Lustre Natural Thailand Blue Sapphire Oval VS – NR!!! $9.99 |
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4mm 0.63cts 2pcs Natural Top White Sapphire Heart Ceylon Combine Free 10 item NR $1.25 |
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Top Quality 3.10Ct. Natural Mined Gem Stone Round Cabochon 4-4.2mm Blue Sapphire $15.99 |
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4.15 Ct. cushion purple sapphire natural africa 1075 $7.89 |
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4.60 Ct. white oval sapphire natural africa 1076 $9.47 |
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NATURAL BLUE SAPPHIRES & DIAMOND 14K WHITE GOLD RING $254.32 |
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9.6CT.OVAL GREEN-SKY SAPPHIRE AFRICA HEATED / BK-51 $24.99 |
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2.15 Ct. oval blue sapphire natural africa 1077 $7.89 |
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lustrous 4.30 Ct. oval pink sapphire natural africa 1041 $7.89 |
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Set Lot 3.0Ct. Natural Mined Gemstone Square Princess Multi Color Fancy Sapphire $24.99 |
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lustrous 0.90 Ct. oval orange sapphire natural africa 1021 $4.73 |
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8.75(us)~Gorgeous! 100%Natural Meteorite (Tektite), Sapphire Silver925 Ring $0. $6.01 |
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2.20 Ct. oval blue sapphire natural africa elegent 1078 $7.89 |
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2.85 Ct. oval pink sapphire natural africa 1019 $7.89 |
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Awesome Work Natural Blue Sapphire 925 Silver Pear Shap Pendan +Ship $5.0Ext $80.76 |
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27.54 ct Huge Oval Cut Natural Yellow Sapphire Loose Gemstone Thailand G326 $530.00 |
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3.00 Ct. oval blue sapphire natural africa 1079 $7.89 |
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7 Strands Natural Emerald Ruby Sapphire Multi Gemstone Faceted Beads Necklace $249.99 |
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BIS039 / 5.00cts. Unheated Padparadscha Blue Sapphire $1,299.00 |
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0.92Cts Attractive Fine Quality Rare Natural Star Sapphire Cabochon $9.99 |
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Amazing!! 6.05 Ct. Oval Cab Natural Cornflower Blue Star Sapphire WW SHIPPING!!! $69.00 |
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WHOLESALE LOT!! 5.05 ct. 40 P. Round Natural Pink Sapphire WORLDWIDE SHIPPING!!! $269.00 |
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12.9 Ct. Rare Natural Lemon Yellow Sapphire Cushion Gemstone Chan Thailand G329 $281.00 |
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7.15cts Natural Blue Star Sapphire Loose Gemstone $190.60 |
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DELIGHTFUL NATURAL GREEN SAPPHIRE ROUND CABOCHON 925 SILVER RING SZ 7.25 UK: P $9.99 |
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3.07ct.Top Quality Natural Gemstone Briolette Top Cross Drilled Fancy Sapphire $24.99 |
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Unheated!! 20.40 ct. 2 Pcs. Rough Natural Orange Sapphire $0.01 NR WW SHIPPING!! $0.01 |
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15.05 ct. 6P Rough Natural Cornflower Blue African Sapphire $0.01 NR WW SHIPPING $0.01 |
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Unheated!! 45.15 ct. Rough Natural Green Sapphire $0.01 NR WORLDWIDE SHIPPING!!! $0.01 |
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Unheated!! 18.20 ct. 2 Pcs. Rough Natural Green Sapphire $0.01 NR WORLD SHIPPING $0.01 |
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17.10 ct. 5 Pcs. Rough Natural Black Star Sapphire $0.01 NR WORLDWIDE SHIPPING!! $0.01 |
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Unheated!! 11.60 ct. Rough Natural Violet Blue Sapphire $0.01 NR WORLD SHIPPING! $0.01 |
Imperialgemgroup–eBay Natural Sapphire
