Goldsheen sapphire has been known in the trade as blackstar sapphire for over 50 years. Cutting blackstar with facets instead of domed cabochons reveals an amazing new dimension. It is found all over the world. The quality in each deposit varies but Thailand is known to have very high quality. New Goldsheen Sapphire raw stone is being mined all the time.
This gemstone 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.
This gemstone 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 normally beneath the surface and do not affect the durability. Goldsheen sapphire has a hardness of Moh's 9, second only to diamond. |
Goldsheen sapphire is not treated or heated in any way. The rough stone is cut by highly skilled gem cutters.
What is the difference between blackstar sapphire, Goldsheen, Zawadi and just simply Golden sapphires?
They are the same stone. Goldsheen and Zawadi are brand names for the golden brown Kenyan sapphire. Golden sapphire is just the colour. Any newly cut stones that we produce for you are named simply 'Golden sapphire' so as not to confuse it with brand names. We also have a large stock of brand Gold sheen. We will beat any proven price from a competitor.
What is the difference between blackstar sapphire, Goldsheen, Zawadi and just simply Golden sapphires?
They are the same stone. Goldsheen and Zawadi are brand names for the golden brown Kenyan sapphire. Golden sapphire is just the colour. Any newly cut stones that we produce for you are named simply 'Golden sapphire' so as not to confuse it with brand names. We also have a large stock of brand Gold sheen. We will beat any proven price from a competitor.
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We manufacture high quality golden and blue/gold sapphire. For a quotation, email goldsheengems@gmail.com. We have the knowledge of how to cut this stone with attention to detail, fine cut and beauty. |
From the rough stone we have discovered about four variations:
TYPES OF GOLDEN SAPPHIRE
1. Golden Sapphire - regular
The majority of gem quality material that comes from the rough stone has a golden brown appearance with fine lines. We have a large stock of special pieces and calibrated sets.
TYPES OF GOLDEN SAPPHIRE
1. Golden Sapphire - regular
The majority of gem quality material that comes from the rough stone has a golden brown appearance with fine lines. We have a large stock of special pieces and calibrated sets.
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2. Blue and gold
Some goldsheen has blue, green or yellow elements. Often these parts are translucent too. The look can be quite different to the regular golden, however, it is from exactly the same source. The gold element is still easily visible proving this. When held up to the light the translucent colours are breath taking. |
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Designers using Golden sheen Sapphire:
Designers using Golden sheen Sapphire:
BEWARE of low quality imitations! Some sellers are trading low quality brown sapphire and calling it 'Gold sheen.' Do not be fooled. The products have only a very weak golden shine and a very dark colour.
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