Goldsheen Sapphire has been written about in the journals as a new discovery and validated by all the laboratories. This gemstone was found in Kenya many years ago, but has only really become known in the market in the last 3-4 years. These gemstones come from just one mine. It has brown and golden tones and changes when moved in the light. This effect is subtle and is called a golden sheen, although in some pieces the colours can vary from blue to green, silver or gold. Within each piece are unique inclusions that create this effect. Hemetite and ilmenite provide the main golden effect with magnetite grain lines. If titanium is present, then there will be a bluesheen.
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BEAUTIFUL VEIN LINES
Many of these sapphires have natural lines that give it almost a 'woodgrain' look when combined with the golden brown colour. In goldsheen these lines are very fine. The fine lines are not cracks and should not be mistaken for structural flaws. The lines are beneath the surface and do not affect the durability. Goldsheen sapphire has a hardness of Moh's 9, second only to diamond. |
Goldsheen sapphires have been described as 'rare and unique' by the coloured Gemstone Association. Goldsheen sapphire is not treated or heated in any way. The rough stone is cut by highly skilled gem cutters. From the rough stone we have discovered about four variations of Goldsheen.
TYPES OF GOLDSHEEN SAPPHIRE
1. Goldsheen Sapphire - regular
The majority of gem quality material that comes from the rough stone has a golden brown appearance with fine lines. We are able to manufacture this on a large scale and produce calibrated sets.
TYPES OF GOLDSHEEN SAPPHIRE
1. Goldsheen Sapphire - regular
The majority of gem quality material that comes from the rough stone has a golden brown appearance with fine lines. We are able to manufacture this on a large scale and produce calibrated sets.
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2. Blue and gold
A lesser amount of goldsheen is translucent or transparent blue with elements of gold like a night sky with stars. The look can be quite different to regular goldsheen, however, it is from exactly the same mine. The gold element is still easily visible proving this. When held up to the light the translucent colours are breath taking. |
The Goldsheen Sapphire lecture in Hong Kong by the principal of AGIL
Validations from all the major laboratories.
Designers using Golden sheen Sapphire:
