Natural color sapphire gems. Untreated, unheated, yellow sapphires selected in the mining and cutting centers of Sri Lanka by Bill Kent, Graduate Gemologist Appraiser Importer. www.sapphires.ca
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Natural color sapphire gems. Untreated, unheated, yellow sapphires selected in the mining and cutting centers of Sri Lanka by Bill Kent, Graduate Gemologist Appraiser Importer. www.sapphires.ca |
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No Heat Treatment: Every sapphire on www.sapphires.ca is guaranteed free of thermal-enhancement.. No exceptions, ever. . |
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Clarity Grading: The highest possible grade for a colored stone in The Gemological Institute of America's Colored Stone Grading System is VVS clarity grade. The GIA definition of VVS clarity grade for Sapphire is: "Minor inclusions: somewhat easy to see under 10 X. Usually invisible to the unaided eye." |
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Prices All prices are in Canadian Dollars. All Canadian and American Clients receive their gem purchases free of taxes, customs fees or shipping charges. .You'll pay nothing extra.
charges. Plus, you receive an Export Discount of 7%, independent of currency exchange calculation.
International Clients: You receive an Export Discount of 7%, independent of currency exchange calculation.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Canadian Dollar has gained strength and now I can purchase gems in Asia at much better prices. So I'm passing this saving on to you.
Effective immediately, all items are reduced by 10% from list price. Please subtract 10% from prices shown on-site. All Canadian, American and International Clients immediately qualify for this benefit.
The Export Discount of 7% for American and International clients is calculated after subtracting the 10% price reduction.
Please contact me at billkent@islandnet.com with any questions you may have.
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Unusual gem! Finest clarity, superb, rich color and brilliant cutting! Does this shape appeal to your taste for the unusual? If you like this shape, you'll love this gem! Clarity: VVS Untreated natural color indicated by: Intact, unaltered very, very slight crystal inclusion. Certificate: #10525
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Crystal Clear Gem! Beautiful color brought to life with excellent proportions! This golden gem sparkles with brilliance and life. Wear this gem and have sunshine every day! Clarity: VS
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Pear-shape perfect for your pendant! Exceptionally deep color and excellent proportions make a sun-drop of scintillating golden light. Clarity: VS Untreated natural color as indicated by: FT-IR Certificate #CO-YS-SpG0071-000280 issued by Gemmological Institute of Colombo
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Finest Yellow Sapphire This is a brilliant, superior quality gem because it has excellent proportions, finest clarity and bright, rich color! You won't be disappointed--this gem is full of light and color. Clarity: VVS Untreated natural color as indicated by: FT-IR Certificate #CO-YS-SpG0066-000280 issued by Gemmological Institute of Colombo
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Sparkling, Brilliant Yellow Sapphire Beautiful oval gem with wonderful, rich color, excellent proportions and top clarity. Wear this gem and feel happy when you see its brilliance and beauty. Always with you and always warm and bright. Clarity: VVS Untreated natural color as indicated by: Intact, unaltered very, very fine silk. Certificate: #10528
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Brilliant Yellow Sapphire Bright, medium-light cushion shape gem. Filled with sparkle and brilliance! Would you like a pastel-color yellow sapphire, dancing with scintillating, sparkling light? This gem is perfect for you! Untreated natural color as indicated by: FT-IR Clarity VS Certificate #CO-YS-SpG0023-000280 issued by Gemmological Institute of Colombo
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Large, round sapphires are hard to find because the uncut crystals (known as "rough" sapphire) rarely yield round shape after cutting. This sapphire is a beautiful gem, ideal for a stunning solitaire. Or design your own style--this round shape goes with any design. Its depth of pure color and highest clarity grade give it unsurpassed impact. You'll love how it looks on your hand! Clarity: VVS Untreated natural color as indicated by: FT-IR Certificate #CO-YS-SpG0069-000280 issued by Gemmological Institute of Colombo
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Spectacular Sparkler! Beautifully brilliant round shape--Light and Bright! Medium-light tone and fabulous cutting create a sparkling, lively gem! You'll enjoy its sparkle every moment of the day! Untreated natural color indicated by: intact, very small crystal inclusions. Clarity: VS Certificate #10502
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Beautiful Gem! Fine medium-tone color and best clarity plus Classic "cushion-shape" displays the heritage of fine gemstones and its clear, bright color is a joy to see! Infinitely more character and individuality than a canary yellow diamond, at a fraction of the cost. Imagine the pleasure of wearing this gem of brilliance and light, sparkling with your every move! Untreated natural color as indicated by: FT-IR Certificate #CO-YS-SpG0080-000280 issued by Gemmological Institute of Colombo
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Unique Shape Yellow Sapphire Superbly cut in an Interesting shape. Ideal for the unique and attractive design you'd love to wear! Finest clarity and rich color make this a beautiful gem--you'll love wearing this one-of-a-kind gemstone. You'll enjoy it always! Clarity: VVS Untreated natural color as indicated by: FT-IR Certificate #CO-YS-SpG0070-000280 issued by Gemmological Institute of Colombo
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Pretty Pastel Yellow Sapphire Do you like soft, pastel colors, not too strong and not too intense? This gem might be perfect for you! Imagine the pleasure of wearing your favorite shade of light yellow, a ray of soft sunlight shining on your hand. Untreated natural color as indicated by: FT-IR Clarity: VS Certificate #CO-YS-SpG0027-000280 issued by
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Just a Hint of Golden Light Brilliance with just a slight golden hue! Do you like understated, subtle colors--just a hint of gold? You'll love wearing this light, bright gem! Clarity: VS
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Beautiful, Rich Yellow Sapphire Strong, pure color; unusual shape; brilliant gem! Think of the perfect design you'd love to have for this gem. Would you wear it in one-of-a-kind ring, perhaps set with small diamonds? Or in a solitaire setting; just a simple ring to show the world this gem's golden color and brilliance? You can choose the ideal style for your unique gemstone! Untreated natural color as indicated by: FT-IR Clarity: VS Certificate #CO-YS-SpG0063-000280 issued by
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Sweet Color and Finest Clarity! Beautiful gemstone of exceptional clarity and pure, medium-light gold color, cut in an interesting cushion shape. Exceptional cutting proportions and brilliance--this is a fine gemstone at an excellent price! When you wear this gem, you know you have a gem of the finest quality--its in the highest clarity category and its brilliance is unsurpassed! Untreated natural color sapphire indicated by: very, very small strands of fine silk.
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Supreme Quality Yellow Sapphire! Purest, gold color and finest clairity. Enjoy owning and wearing the best!
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This gem sparkles with pure cosmic light. Wear it and enjoy the bright pastel light of a golden star! Clarity: VVS Certificate: #10510
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Sweet and Pure Yellow Sapphire! Sunshine gold, radiating from pure crystal brilliance makes this exceptional gem one-of-a-kind. Haven't you always wanted to own a superior quality, brilliant gemstone? Here's your chance! You'll love wearing the Gold of the Sun! Untreated natural color as indicated by: FT-IR Clairity: VVS Certificate #CO-YS-SpG0077-000280 issued by
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Fabulous Gem! Brilliance flashes throughout this golden gem! Fine color, superior clarity and sparkling brilliance will make you happy every time you see it--you'll love this gem! Untreated natural color sapphire indicated by: Very, very small, intact crystal inclusions. Clarity VVS Certificate #10486
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Big, Brilliant Yellow Sapphire! This stunning gem blazes with Light! Do you want to create a high-impact ring of stunning brilliance? Do you want a necklace that rivals the finest Canary Diamond? Create your perfect piece of jewelry around this blazing gemstone! Untreated natural color as indicated by: FT-IR Clarity: MI1. Certificate #CO-YS-SpG0056-000280 issued by
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Very reasonable price for a sapphire of this size! Light-tone yellow color with a very slight haziness (it takes a trained eye to see the slight haziness) make this an affordable yellow sapphire. Have you always wanted a large yellow sapphire at an affordable price? Here's your chance! Clarity: VS Untreated natural color as indicated by: very slight, intact crystals and fine silk visible with magnification.
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Superior Quality Sapphire! This is a rare gem: large, brilliant and very beautiful! Do you want a large, superior quality, beautiful yellow sapphire of sparkling color and finest clarity? This gem commands respect with its quality and size. Enjoy the beautiful presence this gem brings to you! Clarity: VVS Untreated natural color as indicated by: Intact, very, very fine silk. Certificate #CO-YS-SpG0028-000280 issued by
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Brilliant and Bright, Highest-Clarity Yellow Sapphire! Finding a highest-clarity, five carat yellow sapphire with such beautiful cutting and brilliance is a rare and fortunate event. Imagine wearing this gem in a solitaire ring setting. Absolutely stunning! Or surround this brilliant Sun with tiny diamond Stars! You'll love the Power of Beauty this one-of-a-kind gemstone brings to your life! Untreated natural color as indicated by: FT-IR Clarity: VVS Certificate #CO-YS-SpG0076-000280 issued by
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Brilliant gem--a beautiful rock with just the slightest warm tint! Do you love this shape? Imagine this gem on your hand, sparkling and brilliant as the North Star. Clarity: VS
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This gem is ideal for you! Certificate #10504 Clarity: VS
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There's a "fingerprint" inclusion (typical of sapphires from Sri Lanka) slightly visible from some angles. This inclusion reduces the cost considerably, making #tws281 very affordable for its size and beauty. Unique combination of large size, interesting shape, unusual tint and extremely affordable price makes this gem a rare opportunity for you! Clarity: SI1
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Imagine this gem on your hand! Enjoy the pleasure you'll feel every time you see it sparkle! Clarity: VVS
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Interesting sapphire--subtle, understated, uncommon. If you prefer light pastel colors, you'll love this gem! Slightly visible "fingerprint" inclusions indicating Sri Lankan origin.
Clarity: SI1
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Prices All prices are in Canadian Dollars. All Canadian and American Clients receive their gem purchases free of taxes, customs fees or shipping charges. .You'll pay nothing extra.
charges. Plus, you receive an Export Discount of 7%, independent of currency exchange calculation.
International Clients: You receive an Export Discount of 7%, independent of currency exchange calculation.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Canadian Dollar has gained strength and now I can purchase gems in Asia at much better prices. So I'm passing this saving on to you.
Effective immediately, all items are reduced by 10% from list price. Please subtract 10% from prices shown on-site. All Canadian, American and International Clients immediately qualify for this benefit.
The Export Discount of 7% for American and International clients is calculated after subtracting the 10% price reduction.
Please contact me at billkent@islandnet.com with any questions you may have.
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Every sapphire on this site comes with a 30 day, full-refund return policy. I ask only that you return the gem in its original condition and that it hasn't been set into a piece of jewelry prior to its return. If you'd like more information about returns, please contact me at: billkent@islandnet.com |
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Untreated, Unheated Yellow Sapphires not yet photographed:
.91 carat round medium-light yellow, VVS clarity, excellent proportions.
.95 carat round brilliant yellow; finest possible clarity and excellent proportions
1.04 carat oval, light yellow sapphire, finest clarity and cutting $375.
1.10 carat emerald-cut, very light tone yellow, VVS clarity. Attractive sapphire if you like subtle, very understated color: just a slight warm tint. Emerald-cut sapphires are hard to find. Have you been looking for a well-cut, very clean gem in the one carat range? Here it is! High clarity, fine cutting, clean, crisp shape! $490.
1.11 carat cushion-shape, very light yellow sapphire $375.
1.14 carat pear-shape: warm, rich yellow sapphire with excellent cutting and clarity.
1.18 carat oval; excellent cutting and clarity, light yellow sapphire $478.
1.23 carat oval; best color! best clarity! best cutting!
1.25 carat cushion-shape, beautiful rich yellow sapphire
1.35 carat oval, very light yellow sapphire, nice proportions
1.38 carat oval, orangy-yellow sapphire; interesting, unusual gem $750.
1.50 carat cushion-shape, finest deep golden sapphire;
1.79 carat oval, medium yellow sapphire, fine clarity $975.
2.77 carat cushion-shape; this one is different!
Please email for more information on these stones. |
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How Do We Know These Are Untreated Sapphires? |
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Heat treatment of sapphire.modifies the gem's internal structure. . A specific type of inclusion known as 'silk' is.diagnostic in the determination of sapphire.treatment/non-treatment..Silk consists.of a mineral.named 'rutile' which forms microscopically.thin.strands within sapphires.. Intact, unaltered silk within.a sapphire indicates.freedom from heat treatment..This photograph of very highly magnified silk shows.intact, undamaged silk..This is.the natural indicator of.untreatedsapphire..
Using a precise and reliable gemological microscope,...
My training at The Asian Institute of Gemological.Sciences,.Bangkok,.Thailand included.Advanced.Techniques in determining Gem Treatments and Gem Identification.. I personally guarantee the. authenticity.and freedom. from.heat treatment of every. sapphire on this site..
In addition, each of these sapphires has been examined by highly trained, ..
Every sapphire on this site is a unique.creation of nature. Each gem on this site Your untreated sapphire has its own  When examined under a gemological microscope, virtually every sapphire Very small (microscopic) inclusions have virtually no impact on the value Large inclusions reduce value. My inventory of sapphires is free of large inclusions... I select your untreated sapphire using rigorous gem clarity standards. |
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For more information on Heat Treatment of Sapphires, please visit Frequently Asked Questions. |
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I make frequent trips to Sri Lanka to select sapphires at the mines. . Actively selecting untreated sapphires at the mines . |
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Proportion Grading Of Gemstones |
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Good proportions in gems are found when the crown angles and pavilion angles. Proportions are more important in diamond grading. Excellent proportions are essential to the beauty of a diamond. In all colored stones (all gems other than diamonds),.color is a more important contributor The cutter of sapphires saves as much weight from the rough . |
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My Profile |
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Bill Kent G.G. |
This experience and expertise saves you money. |
Member |
Strict standards of gem valuation are required of members of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers. I've applied these strict standards to all of the items on this site. |
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Training |
Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) with Appraisal Certificate Professional education and recognition from the leading Gemological Institute guides my selection process and ensures the untreated status of your sapphire. |
Advanced Training |
Gem Grading and Appraisal Certificate Advanced, specialized, in-depth education in the separation of treated and untreated sapphires further protects your investment in your untreated sapphire. |
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William Kent Corporation In Canada call toll free: 1-800-656-5368 .www.sapphires.ca . your best source for untreated sapphires . |
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American Clients: Your gems are free of import taxes, customs duties and shipping
My name is Bill Kent. My life's work has been grading, 
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