Feast your eyes on these captivating before and after photos of CQ sapphires. We're here to shed some light (and heat!) on the process these precious stones undergo AND also put to bed the myth that heating your stones decreases their value
🔍 BEFORE: These sapphires dazzle in their natural, untreated state. Raw and untouched, they showcase the authentic beauty nature has bestowed upon them. Delicate hues and intriguing inclusions capture the essence of Central Queensland's geological wonders.
🌡️ AFTER: The power of innovation! With a touch of controlled heat, these sapphires have undergone a remarkable metamorphosis. Vibrant colors emerge, enhancing their brilliance and clarity!
🌟 Why heat treat sapphires, you ask? Let's delve into the positives behind this process:
1️⃣ Enhancing Colour: Heat treatment is carefully applied to sapphires to unlock and intensify their inherent colours. Some tones are lightened, particularly the blues, enriching the gemstone's beauty.
2️⃣ Improving Clarity: The heat treatment process helps to dissolve or minimize inclusions, enhancing the gem's transparency and overall quality. The result? A breathtakingly clearer sapphire.
3️⃣ Celebrating Sustainability: Heat treatment offers an eco-friendly alternative to other gemstone enhancement methods. By utilizing this technique, we can amplify the natural beauty of sapphires without resorting to harsh chemicals or invasive procedures.🧑🔬
❗️IMPORTANT: when using The Industry Leader for Gem Pricing and Market Information, Gemguide, Australian sapphires are all assessed as being treated (did you know the trade recognises that 85-90% of the world's sapphire is treated 😳). If they have received no treatment, then they have a premium added ✔️%$
👉we should note here that if we had 2 identical sapphires and 1 was heated and the other not, the untreated stone would be valued higher. In this instance, heating these 2 stones, improved colour & clarity therefore, increasing value👌
😁 We should also note that heat treatment DOESN'T guarantee an improved outcome. Yes, we have had some fails in the past 🙈
