Welcome to DESIGN ASSOCIATES GEMSTONES We are pleased that you have found us! We are based in the USA and have provided the world with quality gemstones since 1988. Our goal is for you to be 100% satisfied. LINDE STAR CLARET RED SAPPHIRE 10 x 8 MM OVAL CABOCHON MAN MADE F-1727 Linde Star Sapphires are man made sapphires of exceptional colors and quality. Linde Star Sapphires have perfect color, cut, and luminous star compared to natural sapphires. Sapphire is September's Birthstone. Ancient Greeks and Romans believed Sapphire was a Symbol of Wealth, Wisdom, and would allow the wearer success in affairs of the Heart. Sapphire wears very well and is a very hard stone. Claret Red with Strong White Star 4.10 Average Carat Weight Per Stone Sold As A Single Stone Man Made Gemstone Color will vary from monitor to monitor F-1727 USA Shipping 1.  USA Shipping is $6.95.  Purchase one item and all other items purchased are shipped free as long as they are paid for at the same time.  We offer a combining period of 10 days.  Please do not pay for your items separately if you wish to combine.  Once you pay, no further items may be combined on that invoice. 2.  If your invoice totals over $300.00, we will pay the shipping.  Please take advantage of this! International Shipping International shipping is based on the value of your invoice. 1.  $21.00 USD is the international shipping charge for invoices totaling $74.99 USD or less.  Shipment will be via USPS. Purchase one item and all other items purchased are shipped free as long as they are paid for at the same time.  We offer a combining period of 10 days.  Please do not pay for your items separately if you wish to combine.  Once you pay, no further items may be combined on that invoice. 2. $68.00 USD is the international shipping charge for invoices totaling $75.00 USD or more.  Shipment will be via EMS.  Purchase one item and all other items purchased are shipped free as long as they are paid for at the same time.  We offer a combining period of 10 days.  Please do not pay for your items separately if you wish to combine.  Once you pay, no further items may be combined on that invoice. 3. If your invoice totals over $700.00 USD, we will pay the shipping.  Please take advantage of this! Additional international shipping notes: 4. Delivery may take 14-28 business days not including holidays.  Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges.  These charges are the buyers responsibility. 5. Please check with your countries customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. 6. Some countries require higher cost shipping so please contact us for shipping costs if you have any questions. 7. Returns are at buyer's expense.