Beryllium-Treated Blue Sapphire • Lattice Diffusion of Corundum 1 March 2006 Garry Du Toit, Richard W. Hughes & John I. Koivula The use of high-temperature lattice-diffusion heat treatment with beryllium to lighten the color of blue sapphires. READ MORE ›
History of Ruby & Sapphire Heat Treatment 1 July 1995 Richard W. Hughes A brief history of the heat treatment of ruby & sapphire, from ancient times to the modern era. READ MORE ›