Sapphire

While Sapphire is usually associated with blue, Sapphires actually come in almost all colors of the rainbow: pink, yellow, green, and even colorless. The only color that does not count is red - the red variety of "Sapphire" is a Ruby.

Sapphire 101

Sapphire is what we call all gem-quality specimens of the mineral corundum (except red, which is a ruby). Is has been widely used in jewelry for centuries and has a rich history. Sapphire is pretty abundant and deposits are found in Australia, Afghanistan, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Vietnam and even the US (Montana), among others. The most prized Sapphires are of Kashmir origin, as the mines have long been depleted and the color is exceptional.

Is Sapphire rare?

While Sapphire is not a rare gemstone, some colors are harder to come by than others. The most valuable type of sapphire is a pinkish orange color, called Padparadscha. Generally speaking, pink sapphires, even if not classified as Padparadscha, are quite rare, especially those that did not have their clarity enhanced by heat treatment.

Some Sapphires can change or shift colors, depending on the light they are exposed to, and other stones can be bi-colored. Unique stones like this usually are rare and therefore more valuable. Because Sapphire encompasses a very big family of stones, it is hard to determine their overall rarity, but some specimens are certainly very rare!

What should I know before buying Sapphire jewelry?



Sapphires are an excellent stone for jewelry because they are very hard and durable. They are second on the Mohs scale of hardness, right after diamond, which means they are pretty resistant to scratches and are a great stone for daily wear.

If you want to add a rarer variety of Sapphire to your collection, you can choose from the Winter Star Necklace, Broken Ice Ring, or many pink and purple options, such as the Starfish Earrings or Watermelon Waves Ring.