Man-Made Tanzanite (Sapphire) - $.26/carat
Locality: Swiss

 

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 color of a top quality Tanzanite, blue/purple. This material is made in the USA. Sapphire needs to be polished with diamonds, these colors can be cut in just about any design, but work best in a brilliant or checker board.

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.

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 218.5 carats - $56.81 Tanzanite split boule
1 each 240.5 carats - $62.53 Tanzanite split boule
1 each 220.5 carats - $57.33 Tanzanite split boule
1 each 194.0 carats - $50.44 Tanzanite split boule
1 each 236.5 carats - $61.49 Tanzanite split boule
1 each 233.0 carats - $60.58 Tanzanite split boule

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