Mozambique

It was not until 2008 that rich ruby deposits were discovered in Mozambique in East Africa. Since then, the gemstones from the mine near Montepuez have been among the most sought-after rubies on the world market. Today, according to recent findings, Mozambique supplies about 80% of the world's production of high-quality rubies. Besides rubies, many of the high-quality Paraiba tourmalines also come from Mozambique.

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  • Ruby

    Ruby

    1,138 ct. | V/C
    GLA
    €5,400.00
  • Ruby

    Ruby

    2,028 ct. | V/C
    63663-1
    €13,000.00
  • Ruby

    Ruby

    1,522 ct. | V/C
    63670-1
    €5,900.00
  • Ruby

    Ruby

    2,026 ct. | II/C
    54280-2
    €37,500.00
  • Ruby

    Ruby

    3,019 ct. | I/C
    52025-2
    €100,000.00
  • Sapphire

    Sapphire

    2,019 ct. | III/D
    64833-1
    €16,000.00

Facts

properties of sapphire

  • Belongs mineralogically to corundum
  • Hardness grade 9
  • Chemical formula: Al2O3
  • Includes all colors except red, red corundum is called "ruby
  • Coloration generally by metal oxides (e.g. blue: titanium oxide)
  • High density of 3.9 - 4.1

origin

worth knowing

  • Oldest known locality: Burma
  • The legendary place of discovery: "Kashmir"
  • Assigned to the planet Saturn
  • Besides blue, pink sapphire is especially sought after: "hot pink".
  • The most recently discovered localities are Madagascar and Ethiopia

investment in sapphire

  • second most suitable of all gemstones for investment
  • less rare than ruby but also strongly increasing in value
  • Stones should have at least 1 ct weight, better from 3 ct.
  • larger stones have higher increase in value
  • Experts reckon with 6% increase in value per year
  • beautiful sparkling sapphires are preferable
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