Rumors have been swirling the last few days as to whether or not the stunning blue sapphire and diamond ring Penelope Cruz has been seen wearing on her ring finger is indeed an engagement ring.  Although it has not been officially confirmed by the couple, sources say it is true that Javier Bardem has asked...

Recently, I’ve been assigned my very first module to develop! Previously, I was helping out the other members of the Software Department with their modules, improving logic, editing documentation, and generally learning the ropes around here, so this module will be the first one that is primarily my responsibility to make happen. I am excited...

The heart has long since been a symbol of the spiritual and emotional sectors of the human being as well as a representation of Love.  Images of the heart are generally depicted in the same way, but the shape and dimensions can certainly vary.  Some heart shapes appear a bit more roundish in shape, while...

Working at The Natural Sapphire Company offers an amazing opportunity that many people wouldn’t really be able to appreciate.  The opportunity I refer to relates to the amazing sapphires and rubies we sell here, and I am happy to be able to appreciate these wonders more fully because of my training as a gemologist. Natural...

Whenever you purchase a piece of jewelry you want to get something which is fit for everyday wear.  Of course you don’t want to get anything boring and cheap, but you also don’t want to get anything that is to intricate or gaudy.  One option that is perfectly suited for everyday wear is a stunning...

The Hope Diamond is undergoing a design change. This is quite surprising to many people, as the legendary diamond has been on display for decades in the same necklace setting.  Although millions of people come to see the Hope Diamond, management feels that it still needs a face lift. When I read the news about...

Also in the works here at The Natural Sapphire Company is the Jewelry Suggestion module.  I’m really pumped to be in on the development of this; it’s an exciting component of our site that will help our customers find just what they are looking for in their next piece of sapphire jewelry.  This module will...

If you have found that perfect someone, then it is now time to find the perfect engagement ring.  This extremely unique wedding set is exceptionally elegant without being to over the top or gaudy.  Say you want to use a traditional round diamond as a center stone, but you know you also want to include...

I’ve been working lately on a gem classification structure for our back end to bring the most up-to-date information on sapphires, diamonds, and all gems into our system for the benefit of our customers.  Having this system in place will provide added confidence to customers’ purchases as everything will be described using industry-standard terminology to...

Last week, after being encouraged by co-workers here at The Natural Sapphire Company, I took the opportunity to enter my custom created solitaire wedding set design into a competition.  As I started to create the design, I was obviously imagining the finished piece with a Sapphire of some sort, but I was not exactly sure...