Sapphire, the birthstone for September,
is one of the most beloved gemstones in the world.
While most people picture a deep, velvety blue,
sapphire actually comes in
almost every color of the rainbow —
pink, peach, yellow, green, white, and more.
The only color sapphire does not come in is red —
because a red sapphire is simply called a ruby!
Sapphire belongs to the corundum family,
the same mineral family as ruby.
It is one of the hardest gemstones on earth,
rating 9 out of 10 on the Mohs hardness scale,
making it an excellent choice
for everyday jewelry.
Sapphire is the gemstone of wisdom, loyalty, and nobility.
For centuries, it was the gemstone of royalty —
worn by kings and clergy
as a symbol of heaven, truth, and divine favor.
It is said to bring clarity of mind,
calm the nerves,
and focus the thoughts.
Did you know?
Princess Diana's iconic engagement ring
featured a 12-carat oval blue sapphire
surrounded by diamonds.
Now worn by Princess Kate,
it is perhaps the most famous sapphire in the world.
Pink sapphires are among the most romantic
of all the sapphire varieties.
Their soft blush hues range from
the palest ballet pink
to a vivid, saturated rose.
They are a favorite for bridal jewelry
and meaningful gifts.
The finest blue sapphires in the world
come from Kashmir, Burma, and Sri Lanka.
Kashmir sapphires are legendary
for their velvety, cornflower blue color
and are among the rarest gemstones on earth.
What are Padparadscha Sapphires?
Padparadscha sapphires are among the rarest
and most coveted sapphires in the world.
Named after the Sanskrit word for the lotus blossom,
they display a unique and enchanting blend
of pink and orange —
a color found nowhere else in the gemstone world.
Ranging from a soft peachy blush to a vivid salmon-coral,
their color evokes a tropical sunset
and is unlike anything else in nature.
Padparadscha sapphires are found primarily
in Sri Lanka, Madagascar, and Tanzania,
and the finest examples command prices
rivaling even the most prized blue sapphires.
New! Blush pink freshwater pearls meet vivid padparadscha sapphire clusters
in this luminous, one-of-a-kind pair.
If you are drawn to pink sapphires,
a Padparadscha is the ultimate expression of that love —
rare, romantic, and utterly one of a kind.
Sapphire is the traditional gift
for a 45th wedding anniversary.
It is also the gemstone of September babies
and those born under the sign of Virgo and Libra.
More fun facts about sapphire:
* The Star of India is a 563-carat star sapphire
and one of the largest in the world
* Some sapphires display a phenomenon called
asterism — a star-like pattern
that appears to float on the surface of the stone
* Sapphires are used in watch crystals and scientific instruments
because of their extraordinary hardness
CARE OF SAPPHIRE
Sapphire is one of the most durable gemstones
and is safe to clean with
warm water, mild soap, and a soft brush.
Ultrasonic cleaners are generally safe
for untreated sapphires,
but check with your jeweler first
if your stone has been heat treated.
Store sapphire jewelry separately
to avoid scratching softer gemstones.
Enjoy your sapphire jewelry!
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