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Sapphire from Inverell, Australia No. 136N: Brilliant Emerald Cut, 1.05 ct., 6.3 x 5.3 x 3.4 mm, VVS, faceted by: unknown, $262.50, On 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 sapphire of fine
cut and very fine clarity that would be a most unusual centerpiece in a custom designed
pendant, pin, or ring. |