During the height of production in the early 1900s, the deposit was the most valuable gem resource in the United States. The prospector, Jake Hoover, sent the stones to an assay office where they were forwarded for identification toTiffany & Co.in New York. Sourced at the mine, hand cut in our workshop. The other well-known deposits are the Missouri River, Dry Cottonwood Creek, and Rock Creek; all secondary, alluvial deposits yielding stones of various fancy colors. Missoula, MT: Mountain Press Publishing, 1987. | Powered by Assetlab Marketing, Copyright 2022 Federal Way Custom Jewelers. Some of the world's most beautiful, unique and rare sapphires are found right here in America, out in the hinterlands between Yellowstone and Glacier national parks. FWCJ is open by appointment Tuesday-Saturday, 10am 6pm. Something went wrong. Shop hundreds of custom designs with Montana sapphires. Facr is our collection of artist-made jewelry in precious metals as well as no traditional materials. Add description and links to your promotion, Add your deal, information or promotional text. This section doesnt currently include any content. Appointments suggested due to re-opening limits. Corundumhad first been discovered in Montana around 1865 as a byproduct ofgoldmining. Because your ring should tell the story of your heart. View cart for details.
We purchased this from a client who had mined the Sapphire at the El Dorado Bar in Montana which is one of the primary sources for Sapphires this color. Federal Way, WA 98003, Federal Way Custom Jewelers has a Google ReviewsRating of 4.8/5 based on 61 reviews, All rights reserved. This offers custom wedding ring clients innumerable possibilities in making a truly original piece of jewelry. These beautiful teal sapphires are like the deep blue Caribbean sea and the best part is that each one is special and unique. Green Lake Jewelry Works is the only jeweler in America that sources these rough, natural sapphires and custom cuts each gem for individuals - all in an open workshop with impeccable craftsmanship.
Get your dose of inspiration & sparkle delivered weekly to your inboxwe send fun emails. If you Buy It Now, you'll only be purchasing this item. They run the range from a blue green to a green blue with shades of grey. Economics and weather have halted production intermittently over the years and the deposit has passed through a number of different mining concerns. Details: 14k white gold ring with .67ct round Montana Sapphire and .15ctw Diamond accents (SI GH), circa 2000. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. So if you are looking for an alternative engagement ring these may be perfect for you. Today miners search for the very stones that many of their own prospecting ancestors had unwittingly tossed to the wayside, on an 1860's-era path to riches only in search for gold. (The term cornflower blue has since become synonymous with the most desirable blue sapphire color.). The sapphires discovered in this region of the world come in a wild array of color - from lush peach to deep teal - and it's exceedingly rare to find any two that are alike. Leave feedback about your eBay ViewItem experience, - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, 3Ct Blue Unheated Natural Montana parti Sapphire Vintage christmas her gift ring, - for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab, - eBay Return policy - opens in a new tab or window, - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new tab or window. A Montana Sapphire is perfect for the bohemian bride searching for a unique engagement ring. While most are familiar with the exotic beauty and rarity ofKashmirand Ceylonsapphires, the state of Montana is home to some of the most beautiful sapphires in the world. If you'd like to get the additional items you've selected to qualify for this offer. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Be sure to read up on the fascinating history of Montana Sapphires and why we love them so much. These sapphires, found along the Missouri River near Helena Montana, were characteristically small in size and came in a wide range and depth of color. Tiffany Iris Corsage Brooch Set With Montanna Sapphires. Add content to this section using the sidebar. The Sapphire is set in a Deco inspired mounting set with Diamonds and milgrain detail work. {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}, Add to cart to save with this special offer. Over the next one hundred years, the Yogo deposit produced over 18 million carats of sapphires, of which an estimated 2.55 million were of gem quality. The most valuable and famous of the Montana sapphires were inadvertently discovered in 1895 in Yogo Gulch, by a gold prospector who found small, blue stones collecting in his sluices. Schedule An Appointment. Voynick, Stephen M. Yogo: The Great American Sapphire. Lang Antiques - 309 Sutter Street - San Francisco, CA 94108 - (415) 982-2213 2001-2022 Lang Antiques, All Rights Reserved. (They sometimes have horses in them), Victoriana Montana Sapphire Engagement Ring, Mirabelle Emerald Cut Montana Sapphire Ring, Scarlett Montana Sapphire Ring with Diamond Halo, Gwendolyn Montana Sapphire Engagement Ring, Penelope Pear Shaped Montana Sapphire Ring, Mavis Montana Sapphire Ring with Double Halo, Mabel Louise Art Deco Montana Sapphire Ring, Monroe Montana Sapphire Ring with Baguette Diamonds, Deauville Montana Sapphire Three Stone Ring, Millicent Montana Sapphire Ring with Double Halo, Rosabella Montana Sapphire Ring with Double Halo, Marlow Montana Sapphire Ring with Baguette Diamonds. Bohemian Engagement rings for the romantic bride. An American firm is currently conducting commercial mining but the limited size of Montana sapphires (fewer than 10% are over one carat in size) and the cost of mining directly from the host rock keep mining costs relatively expensive. Sapphire mining in Montana is an echo of the original gold rush. The most famous mine is the Yogo Gulch deposit in central Montana, known for the vivid color and clarity of its sapphires that are mined directly from a lamprophyre host rock. American jewelers found the sapphires held patriotic appeal and were particularly well suited for use in the popular crescent and circular pin designs of the era. 1810 S. 320th St. Suite B The ring has a sizable presence on the hand, but sits nearly flush to the finger for a comfortable feel, and would function equally well as a right hand or engagement ring. Making a custom wedding ring for a loose Montana sapphire is a fun, artistic process that typically spans 4-6 weeks of sketing, model making, casting and final setting. Our collection of ecologically sourced Montana sapphires come from small-scale, low impact mines that sort through alluvial deposits which were once the riverbeds of ancient waterways. There, the famous mineralogist,George F. Kunzexamined them and determined them to be sapphires of unusually high clarity with a uniform, radiant, light blue color that he described as cornflower blue. With a focus on beauty over size when hand cutting our gems, the Montana Collection features sapphires in unique shapes that optimize their natural color and sparkle. This gorgeous estate engagement ring is set with an unusual Montana Sapphire in a denim-blue color with hints of teal. The Walters Art Museum.
We purchased this from a client who had mined the Sapphire at the El Dorado Bar in Montana which is one of the primary sources for Sapphires this color. Federal Way, WA 98003, Federal Way Custom Jewelers has a Google ReviewsRating of 4.8/5 based on 61 reviews, All rights reserved. This offers custom wedding ring clients innumerable possibilities in making a truly original piece of jewelry. These beautiful teal sapphires are like the deep blue Caribbean sea and the best part is that each one is special and unique. Green Lake Jewelry Works is the only jeweler in America that sources these rough, natural sapphires and custom cuts each gem for individuals - all in an open workshop with impeccable craftsmanship.
Get your dose of inspiration & sparkle delivered weekly to your inboxwe send fun emails. If you Buy It Now, you'll only be purchasing this item. They run the range from a blue green to a green blue with shades of grey. Economics and weather have halted production intermittently over the years and the deposit has passed through a number of different mining concerns. Details: 14k white gold ring with .67ct round Montana Sapphire and .15ctw Diamond accents (SI GH), circa 2000. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. So if you are looking for an alternative engagement ring these may be perfect for you. Today miners search for the very stones that many of their own prospecting ancestors had unwittingly tossed to the wayside, on an 1860's-era path to riches only in search for gold. (The term cornflower blue has since become synonymous with the most desirable blue sapphire color.). The sapphires discovered in this region of the world come in a wild array of color - from lush peach to deep teal - and it's exceedingly rare to find any two that are alike. Leave feedback about your eBay ViewItem experience, - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, 3Ct Blue Unheated Natural Montana parti Sapphire Vintage christmas her gift ring, - for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab, - eBay Return policy - opens in a new tab or window, - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new tab or window. A Montana Sapphire is perfect for the bohemian bride searching for a unique engagement ring. While most are familiar with the exotic beauty and rarity ofKashmirand Ceylonsapphires, the state of Montana is home to some of the most beautiful sapphires in the world. If you'd like to get the additional items you've selected to qualify for this offer. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Be sure to read up on the fascinating history of Montana Sapphires and why we love them so much. These sapphires, found along the Missouri River near Helena Montana, were characteristically small in size and came in a wide range and depth of color. Tiffany Iris Corsage Brooch Set With Montanna Sapphires. Add content to this section using the sidebar. The Sapphire is set in a Deco inspired mounting set with Diamonds and milgrain detail work. {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}, Add to cart to save with this special offer. Over the next one hundred years, the Yogo deposit produced over 18 million carats of sapphires, of which an estimated 2.55 million were of gem quality. The most valuable and famous of the Montana sapphires were inadvertently discovered in 1895 in Yogo Gulch, by a gold prospector who found small, blue stones collecting in his sluices. Schedule An Appointment. Voynick, Stephen M. Yogo: The Great American Sapphire. Lang Antiques - 309 Sutter Street - San Francisco, CA 94108 - (415) 982-2213 2001-2022 Lang Antiques, All Rights Reserved. (They sometimes have horses in them), Victoriana Montana Sapphire Engagement Ring, Mirabelle Emerald Cut Montana Sapphire Ring, Scarlett Montana Sapphire Ring with Diamond Halo, Gwendolyn Montana Sapphire Engagement Ring, Penelope Pear Shaped Montana Sapphire Ring, Mavis Montana Sapphire Ring with Double Halo, Mabel Louise Art Deco Montana Sapphire Ring, Monroe Montana Sapphire Ring with Baguette Diamonds, Deauville Montana Sapphire Three Stone Ring, Millicent Montana Sapphire Ring with Double Halo, Rosabella Montana Sapphire Ring with Double Halo, Marlow Montana Sapphire Ring with Baguette Diamonds. Bohemian Engagement rings for the romantic bride. An American firm is currently conducting commercial mining but the limited size of Montana sapphires (fewer than 10% are over one carat in size) and the cost of mining directly from the host rock keep mining costs relatively expensive. Sapphire mining in Montana is an echo of the original gold rush. The most famous mine is the Yogo Gulch deposit in central Montana, known for the vivid color and clarity of its sapphires that are mined directly from a lamprophyre host rock. American jewelers found the sapphires held patriotic appeal and were particularly well suited for use in the popular crescent and circular pin designs of the era. 1810 S. 320th St. Suite B The ring has a sizable presence on the hand, but sits nearly flush to the finger for a comfortable feel, and would function equally well as a right hand or engagement ring. Making a custom wedding ring for a loose Montana sapphire is a fun, artistic process that typically spans 4-6 weeks of sketing, model making, casting and final setting. Our collection of ecologically sourced Montana sapphires come from small-scale, low impact mines that sort through alluvial deposits which were once the riverbeds of ancient waterways. There, the famous mineralogist,George F. Kunzexamined them and determined them to be sapphires of unusually high clarity with a uniform, radiant, light blue color that he described as cornflower blue. With a focus on beauty over size when hand cutting our gems, the Montana Collection features sapphires in unique shapes that optimize their natural color and sparkle. This gorgeous estate engagement ring is set with an unusual Montana Sapphire in a denim-blue color with hints of teal. The Walters Art Museum.