Pink Sapphire Round Faceted Gemstones, AA-Grade

The lively color of this round faceted pink sapphire makes it an appealing design choice; its hardness and durability make it ideal for any type of jewelry, including those that see the most wear and tear. Sapphire is the birthstone for September. Sapphire (like ruby) is a gem variety of corundum classified as a precious gemstone. Sapphire is hard and durable, and is found in a wide range of colors, making it an extremely versatile gemstone suitable for any form of jewelry. Sapphires in any color other than blue are referred to as 'fancy' sapphires. Sapphire gets its color from titanium and iron oxides; the depth of color depends on the amount of oxides in the gemstone. In ancient times, some believed that the sky itself was an enormous sapphire into which the Earth was embedded; sapphires are credited in folklore as being sacred, of conveying wisdom, prophecy and divine favor. Round-cut gemstones are highly popular and the most commonly available. Rio round gemstones are calibrated for size and hand inspected to ensure maximum attractiveness.

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Gemstone type: Sapphire
Stone shape: Round
Stone size: 2mm, 3mm, 2.5mm, 4mm
Stone type: Natural
Color: Pink
Birthstone: September
Enhancement: Heat-treated (H)
Grade: AA
Mohs hardness: 9
Clarity: Eye-clean
Refractive index: 1.76–1.77
Specific gravity: 4
Brand: AGTA
Mineral source: MADAGASCAR
Cutting center: Thailand