Sapphire Jewelry

Natural Sapphire Jewelry

For centuries, Sapphire has been associated with royalty and romance. Traditionally, sapphire symbolizes nobility, sincerity, and faithfulness, so it is often made into Engagement Rings.

Sapphire is the September birthstone and the gemstone for the 5th and 45th wedding anniversary. This gemstone is associated with the ♍︎ Virgo zodiac sign, and the year of the Tiger. Blue Sapphire is compatible with the Wood and Water elements.

The corundum family includes Red corundum (Ruby), Blue Sapphires, and fancy Sapphires: Violet, green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, and intermediate hues.

LEARN MORE ABOUT SAPPHIRE

The name “Sapphire” comes from the Greek word sappheiros.

In the 1990s, discoveries in East Africa and Madagascar resulted in colorful fancy sapphires.

Kashmir Sapphire is one of the rarest and most prized sapphires in the World. Legendary gem with unique velvety cornflower blue sapphire .

With over 2000 years, Sri Lanka is the oldest source of Sapphire on Earth. Ceylon Sapphire is famous for its many colors, beautiful quality and large sizes up to more than 500 carats.

Along with the Mogok mine in Myanmar, Sri Lanka is the only source of high-quality Star Sapphires.

Padparadscha Sapphire is a special gemstone, with a very delicate color that is a blend of red and yellow - a color range between Red Ruby and Yellow Sapphire, ranging from pale orange to medium pink. to light to medium pinkish orange to orange-pink. Padparadscha originates from Sanskrit and refers to the rich color of the lotus flower. This unique color is also seen in the sunset in Sri Lanka.

Gemstone Factors

• Mineral: Corundum (Ruby is another corundum variety)
• Chemical composition: Al₂O₃
• Color: Every color but red
• Refractive index: 1.762 to 1.770
• Specific gravity: 4.00
• Mohs Hardness: 9

Mining Source

Today, Sapphire is mined in Madagascar , Tanzania , Sri Lanka, Myanmar , Montana (USA) and Australia . Pink Sapphire from the new Greenland mine. Thailand is a famous center of diamond cutting and trading.

Source: GIA - Gemological Institute of America

Natural Sapphire Jewelry in Yellow Gold, White Gold, and Rose Gold by AME Jewellery. Gemstone certification by SJC Lab and SBJ Lab.