Published on December 13, 2013
Before the advent of such things as Cubic Zirconia (CZ), Synthetic Moissanite, and other synthetically produced colorless stones; natural white sapphires were and still are a beautiful alternative to the colorless diamond. Though it doesn’t have the same degree of dispersion or fire that a diamond has, or the modern synthetics have, what the white...
Published on November 27, 2013
In a time when it’s no longer the social “requirement” to have a diamond engagement ring and the colors of sapphire and ruby have taken center stage in the bridal jewelry market, there still lies the decision as to what style of engagement ring to choose. This decision becomes difficult to answer with all of...
Published on November 26, 2013
Being attracted to and adorning ourselves with flowers and all sorts of natural things is nothing new, as picking a flower was probably the first attainment of beauty by mankind – we saw it, we wanted it, we picked it! As simple then as it is today, we want brightly colored fresh cut flowers forever....
Published on November 22, 2013
If you read any technological news you probably know all about this, and if not, you may have noticed after typing the word “sapphire” into your search engine that the first and fifteenth result had something to do with Apple, iPhones, and sapphires. We all caught wind of this story months ago, when Apple was...
Published on November 20, 2013
While diamonds are thought to symbolize strength and eternity, and sapphires represent truth & fidelity; rubies with their fiery red hues, since their first discovery, have symbolized romance, passion, and undying love. Combining the color of fire that has warmed us since Man first struck two rocks together, the color of the blood that rushes...
Published on November 1, 2013
The constantly evolving world of Estate Jewelry fascinates me as new material always comes out of the woodwork. We are launching our Antique and Estate Jewelry Section, and my search for treasures has led me to some fascinating places. It is always a pleasure to find exciting new pieces, whether they come in the form...
Published on June 5, 2013
Padparadscha Sapphire is the only sapphire that is given its own name. The word is derived from the Sanskrit/Sinhalese word “padmaraga” that denotes the color of the lotus flower. Often described as a mix between a lotus flower and a sunset; Padparadscha sapphires range in hue from pinkish orange to orangey pink and the name...
Published on May 23, 2013
We are gearing up for Memorial Day here in the USA, a time when we are thinking of servicemen and women. The Natural Sapphire Company is proud to support our troops, so we offer service members and family members a 10% off discount on our sapphires and jewelry year round! The Natural Sapphire Company is...
Published on April 26, 2013
The Future Of Sapphires Without a doubt, the most rare, legendary, and prized sapphires in the world; the Kashmir sapphire’s velvety cornflower blue color is as well-known and regarded as Burmese “Pigeon Blood” Rubies. With the height of production lasting less than 10 years, and the Kashmir mines having been considered depleted; the Jammu and...
Published on April 18, 2013
The Jazz Age, also known as the “Roaring 20s” has seen a resurgence in popularity as of late with the upcoming film The Great Gatsby starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan. This era is known as Art Deco in the jewelry industry. This name is derived from the Exposition International des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes,...
