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Beryllium Treated Blue Sapphires: Continuing Market Observations and Update Including the Emergence of Larger Size Stones

Garry DuToit, Jitlapit Thanachakaphad, and Kenneth Scarratt

An update on the market presence of beryllium-treated blue sapphires and their identifying characteristics. Two large samples (22 and 53 ct) are also described. Download PDF to view.