Sapphire

Colorless or light-colored sapphire can be dyed to achieve a more attractive hue. Additionally, low-quality sapphire may undergo glass filling to enhance clarity and color. There's no issue in purchasing treated stones if you know what you're buying and pay a fair price, as treated sapphire is generally less valuable than natural one. Another point to note is that the current market is flooded with numerous lab-created sapphire gemstones. Although they are still considered genuine, sharing the same chemical, physical, and optical properties as natural ones, they typically cost much less than natural ones. Materials such as Glass, Cubic Zirconia, plastic, and synthetic spinel are sometimes mislabeled as sapphire. It's wise to purchase from reputable retailers and, if feasible, request a certificate from a gem testing laboratory. Here are some handy tips to help you initially discern the authenticity of sapphire.