Australian Parti-Sapphire Oval 1.16ct

COMMENTS

Parti sapphires are dramatic gemstones that feature two or more colour zones – blue, yellow and sometimes green. Each one has a unique pattern of colour zoning.

Because the zoning in each crystal is unique, these highly desirable gemstones are usually cut into non-calibrated shapes and sizes that suit the zoning position, rather than for weight retention. Consequently, they are not seen in commercial mass-produced jewellery.

This stunning and unique blue/yellow parti-sapphire is very bright, well cut and eye-clean. It has not been treated in any way. It shows blue and yellow colour zones that blend and reflect forming a third colour – green – at each end of the stone when it is rotated. This gem would be lovely as the hero stone in a special ring or a pendant, with or without accent stones.

DURABILITY

Sapphire’s high hardness – 9 on Mohs scale – and its excellent durability render it ideal for most types of jewellery settings.