It is Apsara company policy for full disclosure of any treatments applied to the gems we sell. It should be noted that virtually every ruby & sapphire that comes onto the market has been treated, usually by high temperature thermal enhancement. Some treatments are accepted by the trade where as others have caused controversy. In view of this out Treatments Policy is outlined below.

Unless we can prove to the contrary, we assume *all* rubies and sapphires have undergone high temperature thermal enhancement or heat treatment.

If the ruby or sapphire has undergone surface-diffusion treatment we will disclose this separately with the description 'Surface Diffusion Treated Corundum'.

If the ruby or sapphire has been heated in the presence of additives such as beryllium (Be), we will describe the stone as 'Heat-Treated With Additives' along with a description of the additive used and any special care required for the stone.

If there is evidence the ruby or sapphire has not undergone any high temperature thermal enhancement, we shall describe the stone as 'Un-Treated'.

Please contact us if you have any questions regarding our Treatments Policy.