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The world renound ruby mines at Mogok, Burma

The sapphire mines at Bang Kacha, Chanthaburi, Thailand.

Gem mining at Pailin, Cambodia.

Sapphire mining at Bo Ploi, Kanchanaburi, Thailand

Ruby mining at Bo Rai, Trat, Thailand.

The marble village of Sagyin, Shan State, Burma.

Ruby & Sapphire Treatment Policy

It is Apsara company policy for full disclosure of any treatments applied to the gems we sell. It should be noted that virtually every ruby & sapphire that comes onto the market has been treated, usually by high temperature thermal enhancement. Some treatments are accepted by the trade where as others have caused controversy. In view of this out Treatments Policy is outlined below. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding our Treatments Policy.

 

 

 
  • Unless we have evidence to the contrary, we assume all rubies and sapphires have undergone high temperature thermal enhancement or heat treatment.
  • If the ruby or sapphire has been artificially diffusion treated with additives such as titanium (Ti) or beryllium (Be), we will describe the stone as 'Bulk (Lattice) Diffusion Treated Corundum', along with a description of the additive used and any special care required for the stone.
  • If there is evidence the ruby or sapphire has not undergone any high temperature thermal enhancement, we shall describe the stone as 'Untreated'. Such evidence could include a lab reports from an independent gem testing laboratory.

 

 

 

 

 

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