Blue Sapphire (Neelam)

Blue sapphire reflects the sky’s every shade, from blazing afternoon to velvety midnight. It symbolizes nobility, truth, sincerity and faithfulness.

In standardized color terms. blue sapphire ranges from very light to very dark violetish blue to greenish blue.The most highly valued sapphires are velvety blue to violetish blue, in medium to medium dark tones.

It’s estimated that 95% of blue sapphire are heated or lattice diffused to improve color and clarity Source (G.I.A.).
Untreated premium quality sapphires–a tiny percentage of the sapphire market– make up the most exclusive and costly market sector.

Chemical composition
Blue Sapphire is made of Aluminum Oxide, Iron and Titanium

Species	Corundum
Refractive Index	1.762-1.770 (+0.009/-0.005)
Specific gravity	4.00 (+ 0.10 /-0.05)
Melting point	2050 C (Approx)

Best source
Kashmir (India)

Other sources
Burma
Sri Lanka
Australia
Madagascar
Nigeria
United States

Treatments
Heat Treatment  Heating to a very high temperature for the purpose of changing its appearance.

Surface diffusion  Heating at a very temperature in presence of coloring agents for allowing chemicals to penetrate in the stone.

Fracture filling  Stones are filled with epoxy resin or glass OR lead glass to conceal the fractures.

Any treatment done on the stones damages its internal structure of the gemstones.

Hardness & Toughness
Hardness (resistance to scratching) 9 on the Mohs scale

Toughness (resistance to breaking and chipping) Usually excellent but large fractures can lessen the durability

Stability (Resistance to Heat and Chemicals)
Heat	Heat can cause change in color or clarity, it can also damage fracture filling
Light	Fracture filling may dry out or alter under intense light
Chemicals	Can harm the fillings in fracture filled stones

Synthetics
Blue Sapphire synthetics are readily available in the market.
Blue Sapphire is made from flame fusion, flux, hydrothermal, floating zone many process in the market

THE ONLY WAY TO SEPRATE NATURAL SAPPHIRE FROM LAB GROWN SAPPHIRE IS THROUGH INCLUSION(MAGNIFICATION)

Care and cleaning

Ultrasonic cleaning	Usually safe, but not for fracture filled stones.
Steam cleaning	Usually safe, but not for fracture filled stones.
Warm soapy water	Safe, but strong detergents should be avoided.

For Good Luck always use Natural (Untreated) Gemstones.

When Astrology evolved there were no treatment of gemstones known to mankind.

The treatments destroy the internal characteristic of the gem.

According to G I A 95%

gemstones are available in the market are either heated or treated.

The gemstones are examined by the ML lab intelligently & then sent for double checking and certification by an Internationally Renowned Laboratory which provides a detailed report & seals it with coding in reference to the certificate to secure the gem from being replaced.

ML Natural Gems is the colored stone division of Manohar Lal Sarraf and Sons Jewelers, Meerut, located in Square One Mall, Saket, New Delhi. The store is run by GIA (Gemological Institute of America) professionals, who ensure that the stones are free from any kind of human manipulation.

Unheated gemstones are extremely rare and valuable.

Always check the level of treatment & the authenticity of the Lab.

For Unheated / Untreated Gemstones visit www.mlnaturalgems.com  or  call Aarti Shekhar on 9810250084

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At >>M L<< VARANIUM we strive to bring the best to its clients. We were the pioneers in bringing VVS – DEF (Colorless diamonds), jewellery to its customers in North India, and gave them a choice that was unavailable to them previously. We at >>M L<< VARANIUM believed that proper scientific knowledge is the key to bringing innovation and quality to service, to safe guard their customers interest.

>>M L<< VARANIUM is the culmination of a dream to provide an opportunity to the buyers to own Diamond and Gold jewellery on international standards. We offer you quality that is based on scientifically proven facts. We not only offer you diamonds that are forever but also gold jewellery that is for ever, as it comes with “LIFE TIME GUARANTEE” along with buy back guarantee.

Our new generation of Directors are GIA ( Gemological Institute of America ) trained and brings with them 3 generation of trust and experience.

Fluorescence in a diamond

“For some higher-color stones, fluorescence gives the stone a milky white appearance , which greatly lowers value. 
(International trade magazine Rappaport)

To understand this, we first have to understand what is fluorescence and how it effects the quality of diamond.

Fluorescence is the property of diamond , which makes it glow when it is kept under a UV ( Ultra Violet ) light. Fluorescence in a diamond is judged based on the intensity of the glow when it is kept under a UV light.

The grades for Fluorescence starts with None, which means no Fluorescence and as the intensity of Fluorescence increases the grades change from Very slight to Very Strong.

Fluorescence in a diamond is considered an undesirable property. Only None Fluorescence in a diamond is considered desirable, even the slightest hint of fluorescence lowers the quality of a diamond. When you decide to buy a diamond that has a higher color such as D E F (COLORLESS), you should also make sure that the diamond you chose has flurorescence grade of “ NONE”. 
Generally, the higher the quality and price per Carat, the more fluorscence lowers value. (International trade magazine Rappaport)

We at ML Colourless Diamond, chose our diamonds with utmost care and precision. We check each and every diamond, personally, both before and after mounting to make sure that they meet the highest international standards.

When you decide to buy non fluorescent diamonds, you are gifting the rarest diamonds, which is not tinted by any impurity, just like your love, where you do not accept any thing else to dilu

te your love for your loved ones.

Check list to help you make Gemstone’s best buying decision:

1. Always take a gemstone’s certificate provided by an internationally recognized laboratory.

2. Look for the status of treatment (heated or unheated) carefully in the certificate.

3. Conversion of carat and ratti should be clear. Carat is the international unit for weight of gemstones,
    calculate and buy in carats.

4. For a genuine purchase decision stay with a professional or a jeweller with serious gemological training. 

5. You must take a detailed bill of your purchase; it works as an undisputed future reference document.  

Conversion from Carat and Ratti to mg

1 Carat = 200 mg1 Ratti = 121.5 mg (in ayurveda this Rati is used) or 
1 Ratti = 182.25 mg 

In India people generally buy and sell gemstones according to Rati weight, but it is advised to buy them according to Carat weight because carat is a standard measurement.

ML Natural Gems: THE RIGHT WAY OF BUYING GEMSTONES

The treatment of gemstones is a complex science which has evolved over hundreds of years. The discovery of gems dates back to pre historic period and there are references in Indian Puranas and mythology about various precious Gems those were being amassed and formed part of the treasury of the Emperors. The award for any exemplary achievement either in warfare or in fine arts were rewarded by gifts of precious stones
Gems have become affordable and formed the property of common man later, and Gem studded Jewellery is now part of the wardrobe of any modern woman. From time immemorial besides the use of gems for the ornamental purpose its hidden qualities to substitute vital elements of Human body was known. Though believed as the Magical properties of these stones they were being used for various ends from reaping riches to remedying the maladies.
However it was not until the development of the modern science and chemistry the chemical properties of these natural stones were made known to the society and scientific testing of the stones originated. Further it also came to light that the gems are store house of abundant energy. The colour and the energy Vibrations of different frequencies containedphysiological and psychological.

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