The color blue holds and enless fascination. Sapphire’s mood swings from the coolest and quietest shades to the most vibrant and lusty blues imaginable. And sapphire doesn’t stop there. You’ll discover some sapphires – often referred to as fancy sapphires because they aren’t blue – in shades of pink, purple, orange, yellow, gold and green, ranging from soft pastels to vibrant hues that shout with excitement.

Sapphire, the celestial gemstone long associated with the sky and the heavens, has been revered by humanity for thousands of years. The ancients believed that sapphire had influence over the spirit world as well as make peace between warring parties.

Symbolizing truth, honesty and faithfulness, sapphire is an excellent choice for an engagement ring or any piece of jewelry given as a gift of love. As with most gemstones, the finest sapphires, no matter their color, are a vibrant hue with a medium tone. Extremely dark, almost black sapphires and extremely pale sapphires are among the most affordable. When shopping for a sapphire, let your own personal taste guide you.

Properties

-AGTA: H
-RI: 1.762-1.77
-Hardness: 9
-Specific Gravity: 4
-Species: Corundum
-Optic Character: DR
-Phenomena: Asterism, color change, chatoyancy(Very Rare)

Origins
An important historical source of fine quality sapphire is the Kashmir district of India in the Himalayas. Current sources include Australia, Cambodia, East Africa, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand and the United States; Montana, North Carolina.

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