Understanding10 min read
Lab-grown and natural Ceylon sapphires share the same chemistry, hardness, and sparkle, but not the same inclusions, price, or resale value. Here is how synthetic corundum is grown, how to tell it from a natural stone, and which one is the right buy for you.
Understanding9 min read
A GIA sapphire report confirms what a stone is, how it has been treated, and in many cases where it came from. Here is a field-by-field walkthrough, plus the red flags to watch for when a report arrives with a stone.
Understanding9 min read
Visual checks can point you in the right direction, but the only reliable proof that a sapphire is from Ceylon is a laboratory report. Here is what to look for before you spend.
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