Sapphire

Sapphire is a highly prized gemstone known for its extraordinary hardness and beauty. It belongs to the corundum family, which means it has a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, making it one of the hardest minerals on Earth. Blue sapphire is the best known and most commonly sought after, but this gemstone also comes in many other colors including pink, yellow, green, orange, purple and colorless, and these varieties are known as fancy sapphires.

Blue sapphires, often associated with royalty and elegance, get their colour from trace amounts of titanium and iron. The most famous blue sapphires come from deposits in Sri Lanka, Burma (Myanmar) and Kashmir, where the stones with the most intense and deepest blue hues are mined. Pink and orange sapphires, known as padparadscha, are extremely rare and highly prized for their unique salmon colour.

Sapphires are popular in the jewellery industry due to their hardness and brilliance, making them ideal for a variety of jewellery including engagement rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets. In addition to their aesthetic value, sapphires are also known for their resistance to scratches and wear, making them a practical choice for everyday wear.

Sapphires are mined in many parts of the world, including Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Thailand, Australia and the United States. Each location offers sapphires with unique characteristics and hues, adding to the variety and charm of these gems.

For collectors, jewellery designers and investors, sapphires represent an excellent combination of elegance, durability and value. Whether you are looking for a classic blue sapphire or a rare fancy variant, this gemstone will always impress with its timeless beauty and quality.