ShangrilaGems

‘The Best Gems on the Web!’

Gem-A Corporate Member ShangrilaGems are a ‘Responsible’ Manufacturer *  Natural Sapphire from Mozambique *  Heat only treatment (Heat treatment of gemstones has been done since Egyptian times - 99% of     sapphires are treated with a minimum of heat treatment) *  Beautiful rich blue color *  Fully traceable gem *  Cut by our staff in Jaipur India - our route to market is short and the gem passes through a small chain to reach you the customer. Sapphire Gemstone Information Sapphire is the name for all members of the Corundrum group, apart from Red which is Ruby and another variety called Padparadscha, a pinkish orange variety. When used alone the name Sapphire assumes Blue Sapphire.  Corundrum is the hardest stone after diamond.   PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE MANY OTHER SAPPHIRE TREATMENTS LIKE SURFACE DIFFUSION, BERYLLIUM TREATMENT AND GLASS FILLING.  MANY SELLERS DO NOT DECLARE THESE TREATMENTS OR DO NOT KNOW ABOUT THEM.  TAKE CARE WHO YOU BUY FROM!  QUALITY WILL NEVER BE CHEAP.