As with most gems you have the option to choose between natural stones and man made lab created sapphires.
Lab created pink sapphire value.
Lab created sapphires cost an average of 8 10 dollars less and considering the fact that what you get is of almost identical to the real diamond that s quite a bargain.
Lab sapphire is a type of synthetic corundum.
The heat used to create them comes from a machine.
These lab created gemstones have the same chemical.
What to look for in a pink sapphire.
For example the stone in this 2 86 carat dark pink sapphire ring is 1 180 while this lighter pink 2 0 carat stone costs 910.
Lab created sapphire jewelry can range from a few dollars to hundreds of dollars.
Some lab created sapphires both blue and fancy colors can show different luminescent colors than their natural counterparts.
Pink sapphires for example are much less expensive than pink diamonds.
It s easy to see why.
We have lab made sapphire available in several colors including white colorless.
However the term sapphire encompasses all other gem varieties and colors of corundum as well except ruby which is the red variety of corundum which has its own name.
Lab created sapphires are made using corundum just as the natural gemstone is.
Lab created gemstones are the real deal.
Lab created pink sapphires are made by a method called flame fusion they are made in such a way that they look like natural gemstones.
Sapphires are very precious and desirable gemstones greatly appreciated and sought after by jewelry lovers.
Depending on size loose natural sapphires average upwards of 30 for a quality stone the finest stones can fetch near 50.
The colors of natural sapphires are gorgeous and they re extremely durable.
That s why lab created gemstones are available as alternatives.
Just because it s synthetic doesn t mean that it s always inexpensive.
Lab created sapphire corundum is a synthetically produced crystal whose with hardness on the mohs scale that is second to diamond making it extremely durable.
The more expensive and hard to find natural gems in jewelry such as diamond white and fancy color sapphire blue and other colors emerald ruby and opal are favorite lab created stones.
The cost of pink sapphires varies significantly based on the color carat and cut of the stone.
Gtl certified 20 50 ct 12x12 square lab created faceted bright pink sapphire gem 80 99 gtl certified 29 50 ct 12x18 oval shape lab created faceted bright pink sapphire.
Many factors influence the price including the quality of the sapphire as well as the materials and craftsmanship used for the setting.
They re not gem imitations.
The lab created pink sapphires come under the category of synthetic corundums.