Star sapphires are commonly heated to improve their appearance
A true collector’s gem—rare in size
untreated sapphire is an attractive light peach color
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gemstone: Tanzanite Geographic Origin: Tanzania Quantity: 1 Cut: Oval Brilliant Cut Color: Bluish Violet Tone: Medium-Dark (GIA 6) Saturation: Strong (GIA 5) Symmetry: Very Good Brilliancy: 80% Treatments: Undeterminable Measurements: 15
similar to fine quality rubies
GIA 19.24 ct. Natural Melo Melo Pearl & Diamond Ring in Platinum antique brooch Star sapphires are commonly heatedABOUT THE ITEM Among the rarest and most exotic natural gems on Earth, melo melo pearls are the ultimate collectors treasure. Formed within the Melo melo marine snail (also known as the Indian Volute or zebra snail), these natural pearls are found only in the warm, shallow waters of Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Unlike cultured pearls, melo melo pearls are non nacreous, displaying a