ROUGH SAPPHIREThis is a28.35 caratblueroughsapphirefrom SRI LANKA. This sapphirehas as good as a shape and color as I have ever seen in a rough sapphire specimen. Its phenomal structure is very rare to find in a piece this large. Sapphires, a type of corundum, rank a 9 on the Mohs Hardness Scale and are second in hardness, value, and desirabilityonly to diamonds. Thissapphire is 100% natural and has not been worked on in any way.Measurements:1 1/4" x 12mm x11mmCheck out our other great values by visiting us at www.stores.eCRATER.com/roughdiamondworld or click on our store link.On Aug-31-09 at 09:15:58 PDT, seller added the following information:Every buyer gets a MyStoreRewards invitation for cash back