There are many shades and tones of sapphires. You should look for Natural Sapphire Rings with a good saturation and tone.
With proper care and attention, your sapphire engagement ring will last for generations to come. Consider incorporating diamond accents into your design, as well as engravings or a mix metal band.
Blue Sapphires
Blue sapphires, the most common and affordable natural gemstones, are also the most popular. They are believed by many to promote healing, and provide a connection between the earthly world and the spiritual. They can help remove negative emotions such anger, hatred, and jealousy. It is also said that they can increase awareness and communication with spirit guides and angels.
Sapphires are a form of corundum, the second hardest mineral after diamond. When the crystals form deep within the earth’s crust, they may come into contact chemical impurities which gives them their unique color. This occurs through a process known as heteronuclear charges transfer, in which electrons are transferred from ions of different materials. The chromium in modern blue sapphires gives them their characteristic color. When chromium does not exist, sapphires may be yellow or orange in color or even “padparadscha”, a combination of pink and white.
The most desirable shades of blue are the light to medium shades, such as “Light Blue”, or “Silver Blue”. The sapphires with deeper hues are called “Cornflower Blue”, a delicate violet-blue shade, “Velvet Blue”, and the classic royal blue in deep blue.
Since antiquity, they have been used as jewelry because of their beauty and durability. They are considered the symbol of love, loyalty and fidelity in many cultures. This is why blue sapphires have become very popular in engagement rings. They are also thought to bring wealth and luck.
Pink Sapphires
Pink sapphires are becoming more popular due to their unique color, making them a great option for engagement rings. The rosy hue of these gemstones is said to inspire love, compassion, and empathy in those who wear them. Pink Sapphires are often associated with the heart chakra (Anahata) and are believed to help open it, which in turn allows love to come into one’s life.
Pink sapphires contain the same minerals as white and blue sapphires. They also contain traces iron, titanium and magnesium. The most expensive pink sapphires have a vibrant and rich color, while the lighter ones tend towards a purple tint. They are also rarer and therefore more expensive than other sapphire colors.
Like other gemstones pink sapphires too are graded on their clarity color carat weight cut. The cut of a gemstone is important, as it is what makes it shine and shimmer. A sapphire with a good cut will look beautiful, while one with a poor cut can make the gem dull and lifeless.
Color is evaluated by a color scale that measures hue, tone, or lightness as well as saturation or intensity. The four Cs are what determine the value and price of a sapphire.
Sapphires, while natural, are often heated after they’ve been mined to bring out the color and remove any unwanted undertones. It’s best to assume that any gem that isn’t labeled as unheated has been treated.
Pink sapphires have a number of healing properties. They are known to strengthen the immune systems and prevent diseases and infection. They are also believed to promote the lymphatic circulation and encourage the production of the white blood cells, which helps remove toxins.
While pink sapphires may not be as common as the other colors, they are still very beautiful and affordable in comparison to other gemstones like rubies. They are found in many places around the world including Sri Lanka Madagascar and East Africa. They’re also considered more ethical and environmentally friendly than rubies, as they are mined with no trace of conflict diamonds.
White Sapphires
Sapphires, a beautiful gemstone, are adored by jewelry enthusiasts around the globe. Sapphires are known for their beauty and durability, regardless of whether they are white, blue, or yellow. These gems look beautiful in a ring, necklace or as a solitaire pendant. They also look great with a strand or pearls. White sapphires are popular for engagement rings because of their affordability and clarity. They are beautiful and durable, but without the ethical issues of diamonds.
White sapphires can be synthetically made, just like all other gemstones. While synthetic corundum doesn’t have the same hardness of a sapphire, this material is still very durable. It is a good choice for everyday use. White sapphires tend to be colorless but can also come in other colors such as gray or creamy white.
White sapphires look similar to diamonds with their brilliant luster and clear appearance. They can have a more snowy or icy appearance, which can give your ring a unique look. Some have a hint of yellow, which can make them even more eye-catching.
White sapphires cost less and are more durable than diamonds. They have a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, making them one of the hardest gemstones to scratch. This makes them a great choice for everyday wear, but you should be cautious about wearing them with sharp objects or in rough environments. Like all other sapphires, they should be cleaned regularly with warm water and a gentle soap. Avoid using acidic solutions, such as lemon juice, on your sapphires, as they can be damaged by these chemicals.
White sapphires have a strong connection to Venus, the planet that represents love and relationships. They are also believed to improve spiritual awareness and enhance intuition. Traditionally, yellow-colored sapphires were associated with Jupiter which is a planet of wealth, success, prosperity, and abundance. Yellow sapphires have also been believed to help with depression, bad luck, respiratory problems, blood or immune system diseases, and respiratory diseases.
Yellow Sapphires
Yellow sapphires are a popular choice for jewelry because of their vibrant yellow color. Its beauty, as well as its metaphysical properties, make it a popular gemstone. Also known as pukhraj or Peela Pukhraj, yellow sapphire is associated with the planet Jupiter and brings prosperity and good fortune to those who wear it. Also known as the stone of wisdom, yellow sapphire is believed by many to stimulate the intellect and to open the Crown Chakra to elevate spiritual awareness.
The value of a yellow sapphire is determined by the “four Cs”, which are color, clarity and carat weight. A gem with inclusions or flaws will be less valuable than one with a consistent, intense color. The more intense the color, and the fewer blemishes it has, the higher its value.
Yellow sapphires are sensitive to light and can fade over time. Keep them in a dark area or avoid wearing them in direct sunlight. You should have it professionally polished and cleaned to remove any dirt accumulated over time.
In the jewelry industry, a quality yellow sapphire should have good clarity, which means it is clear and without flaws when viewed at an ordinary distance. It should have a pleasing, uniform color and a symmetrical cut. A gem that is more opaque will have a duller color and may be less desirable for fine jewelry.
