Sapphire

FUN FACTS

In 2015, the largest blue Sapphire in the world was found in Sri Lanka, weighing a staggering 1,404 carats, with an estimated value of over $300 million.

Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte of France gave his beloved Josephine a Pear-shaped Sapphire engagement ring, which recently sold at an auction for close to one million dollars.

The Ancient Greeks would wear Sapphires as a good omen when receiving oracles.

The most remarkable Biblical reference to Sapphire is found in a verse which describes a rare occurrence—a collective prophetic vision at Sinai: “and they saw the God of Israel: under His feet there was the likeness of a pavement of sapphire, like the very sky for purity.” (Exodus 24:10)

Padparadscha, also known as “lotus flower” in Sanskrit, is the rarest Sapphire—pinkish orange.

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Sapphire

ABOUT

Since these stones comes in so many variations, they’re very easy to fall in love with. As part of the Corundum family, Sapphires are sourced in Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Kashmir, Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria, Madagascar Australia, and the United States of America.

Sapphires from Kashmir are the most valued of all, mainly for their natural richness of color. Burmese Sapphires are also considered among the best quality.

Heat is the most common treatment used for improving color and clarity. It is not always easy to detect treatments, which is why if a Sapphire is uncertified, it’s most likely a treated stone.

Sapphire

STORY

Sapphires are exceptional gemstones as they can endure scratches from any stone but diamonds (due to their hardness), making them very popular for industrial use. But what makes Sapphires truly desirable is their versatility in color and tone, attributes fit for personal indulgence and beautification.

They cover just about every color on the spectrum other than Red, but blue is the color most people associate with Sapphires. Throughout history, their wide range of blue tones elicited a majestic quality that seemed to capture the essence of the heavens. So, it’s no surprise that many cultures around the world have utilized Sapphires for the purposes of healing and protection.

The stone has been sought-after by monarchs, noblemen, priests, aristocrats, and people of influence since time immemorial. Sapphires are classic, elegant, and luxurious while also suitable for everyday wear, making the gem the perfect gift for any occasion.

GEMOLOGICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • FAMILY

    Corundum

  • CHEMISTRY

    Al2O3

  • REFRACTIVE INDEX

    1.762 - 1.778

  • BIREFRINGENCE

    .008 - .009

  • SPECIFIC GRAVITY

    3.95 - 4.03

  • HARDNESS

    9