![]() ![]() ![]() And blue sapphires, have long been recognized for their value in ancient Egypt. A beautiful stone in its own right, the Lapis Lazuli comes with gold-coloured flecks, that give it a unique tone. Which also comes in the same stunning blue shades, that are similar to actual sapphires. It is important here, to not confuse the semi-precious stone Lapis Lazuli, with blue sapphires. And is considered a gifted stone for those celebrating their 5th anniversary. Sapphire is the birthstone for the month of September. Blue sapphires which are used for such purposes contain a much higher percentage of the colour blue, turning them into a darker shade. The hardness of sapphires has led to many industrial applications. Higher levels of this mineral correspond to a higher saturation of the colour. When it comes to blue sapphires, the defining characteristic of their colour is the presence of the mineral titanium in the crystal. Yellow sapphires and a rare variety of pink-orange sapphires are uniquely identified by two names, Pushparaga and Padmaraga. Ruby, the other major gemstone, also belongs to the same mineral family, and technically they could be called red sapphires. In mineralogy, the sapphire stone is classified under the mineral named Corundum. And in terms of gem mining history and tradition in the gem trade, Ceylon sapphires are again unchallenged. However, in terms of sheer volume, colour range and carat options, Ceylon sapphires remain on top. Tending to produce a smaller quantity of stones than those from Ceylon, but often of a higher carat, and also tend to be more expensive in general. In more recent times, Burma (Myanmar) has emerged as a top destination for this type of sapphire. In terms of the country of origin, which according to some, is considered a marker of value, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and Madagascar are considered to be the top destination for top-quality blue sapphires. ![]() Unsurprisingly these gemstones come with a premium price. The top variety of blue sapphires is those that come with a cornflower blue shade, carrying a velvet lustre. Blue sapphires hold a unique position of value. Whilst the market for shaded sapphires exists. So from a technical standpoint, for a sapphire to be considered a ‘Blue Sapphire’, the percentage of secondary colour present in the gemstone should not exceed 15 per cent of the total level. Since almost all sapphires contain traces of other colours in them: that is a feature of their mineral character. The shades of blue found in this variety of sapphires can vary from light blue to deep blue, to those that almost resemble the colour black. In fact, blue sapphires come in a wide range of shades and tones that correspond to this particular colour: From navy blue, baby blue, and the famous Royal blue. ColourĬontrary to what some may think, blue sapphires don’t come in a single variety of the colour blue. From Rome to Persia, blue sapphires have been a staple of luxury. Their beauty has been recognized since ancient times. Blue sapphires derive their name from the Latin word ‘sapphire’: Which means blue. Along with its hardness, which is second only to that of diamonds. That comes with the highest specific gravity level found in all gemstones (with a mean of 4.0). On this page you will find a number of current BLUE sapphires selected from our stock for gem presentation.Sapphires make up one of four precious gemstone types in the world. In modern times however, other colors of sapphires: pink, yellow, purple, orange, “padparadscha”, white and green are getting more and more popular, some of them reaching very high prices. Traditionally, sapphires are usually associated with the color blue. That’s why, in addition to their beauty, sapphires and rubies are two of the best jewelry stones. As a result, sapphires and rubies are tough and relatively scratch-resistant. Next to diamond, sapphire and ruby (both corundum) is the hardest mineral known and is very compact and dense. Sapphires of the top blue color over 5 carats, if clean, are rare and expensive. Despite the huge gems in museums and Royal collections, sapphires available on the market are of a more modest size. ![]() Blue sapphires are available in many shades and tones, ranging from light Ceylon ‘cornflower’ blue to an intense royal blue and all different shades of blue in between. ![]()
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