LAB Grown Sapphire, 5.10 cts., 16.6x7.2 mm., Marquise Fantasy, Colorless

Gem: Sapphire
Weight: 5.10 cts.
Size: 16.60x7.27x4.35 mm.
Color: Colorless
Clarity: VVS
Cut: Fantasy Marquise
Locality: Lab Grown

The current natural sapphire market has seen such extremes in supply and demand that Lab Grown Sapphire has been one of the great alternatives.  With the world supply of Sapphire rough being completely wrecked during to Covid Pandemic, finding competitive sapphire pricing has been something from the past.  Most countries outside the US are still suffering from crippling manufacturing delays.  This has cause somewhat of a frenzy for all available natural Sapphire on the market and consequently driven prices up.  With the popularity of Lab Grown on the rise is creates some unique opportunities as a custom faceter.  Rarely are natural sapphires cut into any shape besides what is best for the highest yield.  A custom faceter can sit and improve cutting angles and cut large versions of shapes that would not be practical in natural Sapphire. This gem is completely colorless and shines from across the room. Lab sapphires are known for their clarity, and this is no exception. This stone is marquise-shaped with an intricate fantasy cut in the pavilion. It weighs 5.10 carats and is 16.60mm long. This gem would make an amazing pendant or statement ring!  Cut at Kosnar Gems, Colorado, USA.  Enjoy!