Oval Intense Orange Sapphire from Thailand

About Orange Sapphire

Orange sapphire is the orange variety of corundum, the mineral species that also includes ruby and other sapphires. Its colour can range from yellowish orange and apricot to vivid mandarin, reddish orange or brownish orange. Iron is commonly important in producing the colour, while other trace elements and geological conditions also play a role. Most stones are transparent to translucent; attractive examples often show strong…