Man-Made Ceylon (Sapphire) - $.20/carat
Locality: USA

 

I really do not cut man-made material very often, but a lot of people do, and I have to admit the finished stones are often very pretty.

This is the top "Ceylon Blue Sapphire" color that is about the best there is in a natural stone. This material is made in the USA. Sapphire needs to be polished with diamonds, these colors can be cut in just about any design.

Note: The color of the blue seems to be a little zoned on some of this material. The rind tends to be bluer than the center of the boule, so you may need to orientate your stones a little bit. It does vary and is pretty typical of the blue (also orange and a few others) colors.

Although tempting because of price and color, I do not recommend this material for a new cutter, it is a bit tough to cut and polish for a novice.

Currently Available:
1 each 97.0 carats - $19.70 Ceylon blue split boule
1 each 127.0 carats - $25.40 Ceylon blue split boule
1 each 134.0 carats - $26.80 Ceylon blue split boule
1 each 99.5 carats - $19.90 Ceylon blue split boule
1 each 94.0 carats - $18.80 Ceylon blue split boule
1 each 92.5 carats - $18.50 Ceylon blue split boule
1 each 98.0 carats - $19.60 Ceylon blue split boule
1 each 107.0 carats - $21.40 Ceylon blue split boule
1 each 132.0 carats - $26.40 Ceylon blue split boule
1 each 117.0 carats - $23.40 Ceylon blue split boule
1 each 126.0 carats - $25.20 Ceylon blue split boule
1 each 128.0 carats - $25.60 Ceylon blue split boule
1 each 122.0 carats - $24.40 Ceylon blue split boule
1 each 114.0 carats - $22.80 Ceylon blue split boule
1 each 112.0 carats - $22.40 Ceylon blue split boule
1 each 136.0 carats - $27.20 Ceylon blue split boule
1 each 140.0 carats - $28.00 Ceylon blue split boule
1 each 119.0 carats - $23.80 Ceylon blue split boule

Man-made Sapphire Index

E-mail to inquire or order: jeff @ faceters.com or jeff @ cabbers.com