Thus, many people covet this gemstone for its tough exterior (2nd to diamond) and durability. The fact that the late-Lady Diana owned a stunning sapphire engagement ring proves that sapphire is one of the most elegant and valuable gemstones in the world. This beauty forms within the earth’s surface, and it takes thousands of years to get its shade. Only the red has its own jewelry trade name while other colors are called sapphires.īlack sapphire is a stunning opaque gemstone with a very dark color that appears as if it absorbs all the light that bounces on it. Both rubies and sapphires hail from the corundum mineral.

Scientifically speaking, there is no red sapphire since red corundum is called a ruby.

Traces of these elements are responsible for giving the piece its unique shade. They are very rare, containing a combination of iron, titanium, copper, and chromium. The best quality is lemon-yellow, and this is due to iron and titanium.Īnother beautiful member of the corundum family of minerals are pink sapphires. It is known as the twin of ruby and blue sapphires, and come in a range of golden yellow to orange. Yellow sapphire belongs to the corundum family. It gets its violet hue from the presence of vanadium in the stone, resulting in shades ranging from lavender to deep purple. Our Ceylon Sapphires from Sri Lanka are a best seller.Īlthough blue sapphire, the birthstone of September, is a popular choice, Ceylons also come in stunning purple. We’ve got Kashmir, Burma, and Ceylon stones, which are exceptionally cut to bring out their stunning colors. Peruse our broad range of blue stones, from vivid blue to light blue sapphire. We’ve also got bracelets, earrings, and so much more. Our untreated sapphires proffer true beauty, uniqueness, rarity, and superior value compared to lab-created and treated sapphires.Īpart from that, we’ve got a huge collection of sapphire rings for women from a Lady Diana-inspired engagement ring to a stunning cocktail ring that makes a statement. You will find real sapphire stones in our extensive collection, mined from mother nature.

Natural black sapphire