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Sapphire from Inverell, Australia No. 134N: Kite Cut, 0.65 ct., 8.9 x 6.1 x 2.7 mm, VVS, $162.50 Sold Inverell is actually located a great distance south of the Anakie gemfields, but the sapphire that is mined there, and the methods used in their production, are very similar to those of Anakie. Australian sapphire comes in a varitey of beautiful colors including blues, yellows, greens, reds, oranges, and pinks. Sometimes, multiple colors occur in a single rough sapphire crystal. Shown above is what is referred to as a "Parti" colored sapphire; a gemstone that shows areas of both blue and yellow (And green where the colors blend). When the colors are distributed in a pattern that allows the lapidary to obtain an interesting and distinct color separation, extermely unusual and beautiful gemstones are the result. Shown above is a gorgeous little sapphire of good cut and very fine clarity that would be a most unusual centerpiece in a custom designed pendant or pin. |