Sapphire Colors & Varieties
In this section, we’ll be exploring the amazing world of sapphires and all the natural colors that represent them, with the following:
Blue is the most popular and well known color in sapphires. It is a constant favorite for sapphire engagement rings, earrings, and pendant necklaces. Learn how this stone gets its enviable color and where these stones are found.
Pink sapphires have been growing in popularity for years and are especially on trend to fill many sapphire engagement rings in 2020. Discover why so many are choosing lovely pink sapphires and how rare they are.
Still considered one of the most popular gemstone colors, yellow sapphire engagement rings have been growing in popularity since the early 2000s. Learn why yellow sapphires are a stunning and durable choice for any jewelry.
Padparadscha is one of the rarest sapphire hues and has been seen on the hands of some very famous women as incredible engagement rings. Discover the unique hue of padparadschas and how they differ from other sapphires.
White sapphires have become something of a phenomenon over the last few years, and they are set to be even more widely coveted in 2020. Learn why these may be the most rare color of sapphire and how they compare to diamonds.
An extraordinary gemstone, find out how star sapphires get their distinct look through a feature called asterism. They have an elusive and earthy feel that provides a truly special look to all styles of jewelry.
Using the oldest way of cutting crystals, cabochon crystals exhibit a raw beauty and a truly timeless appeal in any color. Learn how these stones have a classic and timeless feel in any piece of jewelry and what colors are common.
Exactly as they come out of the ground, sapphire crystals maintain all of their natural beauty, elements of earthy minerals, and as many believe, they carry special energies for healing and spiritual soothing.
Rubies and sapphires are related, both coming from the mineral species corundum. Discover how rubies differ and learn exactly what the standards are for these red beauties to find a special and high-quality stone.
The Appeal Of Blue Sapphires The color blue immediately comes to mind when imagining a gorgeous sapphire . Blue sapphires have captured the collective adoration of people across centuries, and are considered a symbol of love, loyalty, power, and wisdom. These vibrant gemstones have also always held a special importance for royalty, starting with medieval […]
The Appeal Of Padparadscha Sapphires Padparadscha sapphires are one of the rarest of sapphires. These extremely rare stones are unknown to most, but when discovered usually become an absolute favorite. They are strikingly beautiful and almost no other colored stone compares to this unique mix of pink and orange. Sunsets, lotus flowers and tropical fruits […]
The Appeal Of Pink Sapphires Pink sapphires have been exponentially increasing in popularity as a modern and extremely flattering colored gemstone. The color pink exudes femininity and delicacy, coupled with an inner resilience and strength. All the various shades of pink sapphires are also some of the most universally complementary to all skin tones. Pink […]
The Appeal Of Star Sapphires Star sapphires have a long and fascinating history of being highly coveted and prized as very special and unique gemstones. Their special feature called lends an added mystical element, and many throughout time have felt a special connection to these stones. Many of the largest sapphires ever discovered have been […]
The Appeal Of White Sapphires White sapphires, also known as “leucosapphire,”are not really white at all, but and colorless. White sapphires are pure sapphires. These stones are just about the rarest type of sapphire found. A sapphire obtains its color when it has content within the crystal itself. The type of mineral within the sapphire […]
The Appeal Of Yellow Sapphires There is nothing quite as cheerful and breathtaking as a stunning yellow sapphire. Their bright, crisp sparkles endlessly and is growing in popularity alongside pink sapphires. Yellow sapphires are recognized as being the bearers of wisdom and prosperity, and play a major role in Vedic Astrology, which proscribes good luck […]
The Appeal Of Cabochon Sapphires A cabochon sapphire shouldn’t be thought of as just a way to cut a sapphire. Yes, it is the most ancient and historical way of cutting and a stone, but this unique cut accomplishes a lot more. A cabochon cut on a sapphire shows the very distinctive raw beauty of […]
The Appeal Of Sapphire Crystals A sapphire crystal is the description used for the pieces of sapphire rough that are pulled from the ground when mining. These crystals are and uncut, and come in all colors, sizes, and shapes. Maintaining their natural crystal nature means that they are and left just as they were found. […]
Wait, How Are Rubies And Sapphires Related? Like sapphires, rubies are also members of the corundum mineral species. The different types of corundum can be categorized by color, optical phenomena (asterism, for example), internal features, and transparency. The distinguishing characteristic of a ruby is its red color. Rubies receive their red color from high levels […]