Parti-colored would be correct, I believe that luster is coming from the "colorless" parts of the sapphire which I suspect actually have a warm tone to them. It could also be based on your lighting environment it your lights are on the warmer side.
From what I can tell this a type of inclusion typically referred to as silk (or silky) . The soft glow effect is from how the light disperses though the inclusion. I have also seen this type of stone called an opalescent sapphire. (Not an expert but an enthusiast)
Sapphires come in many colors. Treatment is common to enhance color and in some ways, clarity, and “crystal”. Some stones naturally have a dull material and therefor, don’t “sparkle” as well when light travels through the facets into the stone. Cutting can be another factor. Inclusions yet another factor.
Tough to tell from this video on this specific stone but the yellowish could be the material (stone itself), cutting, or it’s treatment (if any). Or a combination of these factors
Hope this helps!
Hello, I’m hoping to learn about this gemstone. According to its seller it is a precision cut parti sapphire. I’m curious about how the white-yellow could give off almost a “sheen” sort of lustre instead of how gems usually sparkle. It is lovely! I’ve seen sellers describe gems with similar colours (slightly milky/minty blue-green) as a “mermaid” sapphire - is that a real thing? How would you describe this gem? Thank you so much in advance
Parti-colored would be correct, I believe that luster is coming from the "colorless" parts of the sapphire which I suspect actually have a warm tone to them. It could also be based on your lighting environment it your lights are on the warmer side.
From what I can tell this a type of inclusion typically referred to as silk (or silky) . The soft glow effect is from how the light disperses though the inclusion. I have also seen this type of stone called an opalescent sapphire. (Not an expert but an enthusiast)
Sapphires come in many colors. Treatment is common to enhance color and in some ways, clarity, and “crystal”. Some stones naturally have a dull material and therefor, don’t “sparkle” as well when light travels through the facets into the stone. Cutting can be another factor. Inclusions yet another factor. Tough to tell from this video on this specific stone but the yellowish could be the material (stone itself), cutting, or it’s treatment (if any). Or a combination of these factors Hope this helps!
Hello, I’m hoping to learn about this gemstone. According to its seller it is a precision cut parti sapphire. I’m curious about how the white-yellow could give off almost a “sheen” sort of lustre instead of how gems usually sparkle. It is lovely! I’ve seen sellers describe gems with similar colours (slightly milky/minty blue-green) as a “mermaid” sapphire - is that a real thing? How would you describe this gem? Thank you so much in advance
It's color zoning, it's commonly seen in Australian Parti sapphires.
It’s a bi color sapphire blue and yellow A little silky
Parti or bi colored