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Interactive Sapphire Color Chart

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Ahmed Shareek

Senior Gemologist & Proprietor

Crescent Gems

Ahmed Shareek

Ahmed Shareek is the founder of Crescent Gems and has over 25 years of experience in the natural colored gemstone industry. Since establishing the company in 2000, he has specialized in sourcing high-quality sapphires and other fine gemstones directly from leading mining regions, including Sri Lanka (Ceylon).

Drawing on decades of hands-on experience in gemstone sourcing, evaluation, and cutting, Ahmed writes practical guides to help buyers understand gemstone quality, treatments, origins, pricing, and value. His goal is to provide clear, reliable information that enables customers to purchase natural gemstones with confidence.

Why Buy from Crescent Gems


Choosing a gemstone for an engagement ring or important piece of jewellery is a deeply personal decision. It is often a meaningful purchase made only a few times in a lifetime, so trust, accurate information and expert guidance matter. Crescent Gems combines more than 25 years of gemstone experience with direct sourcing, careful cutting and transparent treatment disclosure to help you choose with confidence

Natural, earth-mined gemstones only

Direct sourcing from leading mining regions

No synthetic, flux-filled or beryllium-diffused stones

In-house cutting and recutting

FREE Shipping within USA and Low rates for international orders.

Actual photographs, hand videos and 360-degree views

14-day returns

Free US return shipping

GIA reports for significant gemstones

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