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How can I tell if an orange sapphire is real?

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How can I tell if an orange sapphire is real?
One of the best ways to tell if any orange sapphire is real is to give the gemstone a “breath test.” Breathe on the sapphire to create a fog — if the condensation clears up within a few seconds, the sapphire is genuine. You can also try the “scratch test” by scraping a key or coin across the sapphire’s surface. Sapphires are second only to diamonds on the Mohs Hardness Scale, so scraping shouldn't leave a mark on a real sapphire. Shop a collection of orange sapphire jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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18K White Gold 1.17 CT Brown-Orange Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K White Gold 1.17 CT Brown-Orange Sapphire Ring with Diamonds 1 Brown-Orange Sapphire - 1.17 CT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

18K Rose Gold Unicorn Beetle Orange Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Unicorn Beetle Orange Sapphire Ring with Diamonds 15 Green Garnets - 0.16 CT 30
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Orange Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby, Topaz, Peridot & Orange Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Orange Sapphire Ring 1.08 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 9 Orange Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Orange Sapphire Ring 1.08 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 9 Orange Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

14KYG Oval Untreated Natural Orange Sapphire Ring
Located in Seattle, WA
A rare natural UNTREATED burnt orange color sapphire and a uniquely beautiful setting makes this a
Category

Late 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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