Man-Made Light Fusia (Sapphire) - $.10/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 pink slightly cranberry and you should try it it makes a striking stone. Sapphire needs to be polished with diamonds, these colors can be cut in just about any design.

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.

Note: The Swiss material is a bit more money than the Russian and Chinese, but it has better and more consistant color plus it ususally cuts better too.

Currently Available:
1 each 183.0 carats - $18.30 medium pink boule
1 each 169.5 carats - $16.95 medium pink boule
1 each 157.5 carats - $15.75 medium pink boule
1 each 150.5 carats - $15.05 medium pink boule
1 each 178.5 carats - $17.85 medium pink boule
1 each 154.0 carats - $15.40 medium pink boule
1 each 142.0 carats - $14.20 medium pink boule

Man-made Sapphire Index

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