Blue Sapphire

[ChaiK]

I am looking at a blue sapphire. It is heated.

So, in low light, a blue sapphire that dies is the norm?

I did not want clutter up Burmesedaze's thread with advice on blue sapphire.

I only posted on her thread because I am so shy about asking on a new thread. And I just want to be quiet about what I want to buy.

Thank you for this.

 

[whitewave]

Check out my thread from last year. I have dozens of photos of my sapphire in all kinds of lighting.

But, yes, in low light, they go dark. Mine still sparkles though

 

[ChaiK]

https://www.pricescope.com/communit...pphire-18-years-to-get-it-right.244507/page-5

I think that is the correct thread you are referring to.

Lovely ring you have!

 

[chrono]

Depends on how low is the low light. At some "low" point, I think all gems are going to "die".

 

[ChaiK]

Depends on how low is the low light. At some "low" point, I think all gems are going to "die".

Like normal light, not in sunlight. Just normal grey UK light. Everything is grey here.

This one? It's the type I like. Sometimes.

 

[chrono]

Sapphire really likes sunlight so yes, I do think they die a little indoors.

 

[Burmesedaze]

For richer blues like these, yes, they will go dark without good light/decent/strong light sources.

If it's a lighter shade e.g. aquamarine like or the one on my finger in my profile pic, they still pick up hints of light in dim places. But I don't think you fancy these lighter shades.

TBH, gems going dark indoors/night/dim places don't bother me. It's the nature of them. That's how they are made and I accept them as such. But that's just me, c'est la vie!

 

[Bron357]

Yes, the deeper toned ones look “flat” in low light, they can look spectacular in bright light, especially if “vivid”.
The paler colours look better in low light and show more “sparkle” in bright light.
It depends what look you prefer.
Also these photos aren’t accurately reflecting what my eyes are seeing so I would strongly recommend buying from a vendor who will accept a no fuss return if when you see it in person and it isn’t what you love.

 

[ChaiK]

Yes, the deeper toned ones look “flat” in low light, they can look spectacular in bright light, especially if “vivid”.
The paler colours look better in low light and show more “sparkle” in bright light.
It depends what look you prefer.
Also these photos aren’t accurately reflecting what my eyes are seeing so I would strongly recommend buying from a vendor who will accept a no fuss return if when you see it in person and it isn’t what you love.

So lovely. This type. Velvety and so silky and inky. Like the bottles of blue ink I used to own at school.
I love

 

[prs]

We found that visiting auction previews and being able to see lots of different sapphires, side by side, and with their prices estimated by experts, was a very good way to learn what characteristics the trade thought determined sapphire value and beauty. Slight differences in clarity and vividness had a huge impact on price!

It just so happens there is a Sotheby's Online auction that has a number of sapphire rings WWW The rings can currently be previewed in London! The descriptions don't include any mention of certs or treatments, but I have to think that info is available or they would not have been able to estimate the prices.

 

[pwsg07]

There is bleeding in sapphire. I am not sure it is bleeding in your case?

 

[whitewave]

It’s the thread before that when I bought the stone. Sorry, I can’t help search right now.

 

[AV_]

Like normal light, not in sunlight. Just normal grey UK light. Everything is grey here.

This one? It's the type I like. Sometimes.

The one in the picture is faintly translucent rather than stark crystal-clear, so it would love sun even more; it is not terrific on my screen.

Any sapphire that looks blue on a rainy London day is quite something ,) - it could be a grading standard!

You are in S. J. Phillips territory...

 

[ChaiK]

The one in the picture is faintly translucent rather than stark crystal-clear, so it would love sun even more; it is not terrific on my screen.

Any sapphire that looks blue on a rainy London day is quite something ,) - it could be a grading standard!

You are in S. J. Phillips territory...

Ok, @AV_, you say don't buy it, so I won't. Listening to you.

Thanks for your advice. Always the voice of reason in the midst of my impetuousness.

 

[whitewave]

Here, this one: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/sapphires-again-another-thread-lol.236073/

 

[ChaiK]

Here, this one: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/sapphires-again-another-thread-lol.236073/

Lovely!

 

[AV_]

If you listen to me you'd end up buying nothing!

It is a nice sapphire. Not too serious.

I an not sure where to point to a great sapphire on offer because I have not looked for ages... The last I came across just leafing around where two around three carats each & $50K or so (Pala & Art of Platinum), a 1 carat (4K) & an over ten carat PQR elsewhere; not the same tone, but ott saturation. I am sure there is more where these come from.

I was shocked by the first sapphire of notable color I met: not much is that blue - it looked as if it would stain things!

I wouldn't insist on owning such a paragon, had to know - of curse.