Sapphire

The Ultimate Guide to Green Sapphires

When looking for a green gemstone, most people immediately think of an emerald. While the bright blue-green intensity of the finest emeralds can be hard to beat, if you’re after any other…

Tanzanite or Sapphire? True Blue Gemstones

If you’re after a richly colored blue gemstone then two immediately come to mind: the stunning tanzanite and the fabulous sapphire. Each gem has its own particular beauty and has been used…

Diamond or Sapphire? A Gem Lover’s Conundrum

They are two of the most desirable gemstones around and together comprise half of the ‘precious gems’ – the other two being ruby and emerald. Diamonds and sapphires have been lusted after,…

Sapphire Gemstones: Overview and Facts

Feeling Blue? Blue Sapphire and Blue Topaz Investigated

If you’re a fan of cyan, cerulean, cobalt or cornflower there’s no need to feel blue! The wonderful world of gemstones has all of these beautiful blue shades and any other you…

Born in September? Consider a Sapphire as an Elegant Charm

September babies can count themselves lucky to have the captivating sapphire as their birthstone. One of the four precious gems, this beautiful and durable stone has been beloved by legendary figures throughout…

What Does Padparadscha mean? A Guide to Padparadscha sapphires

What Does Padparadscha mean? A Guide to Padparadscha sapphires

What a strange word “Padparadsha”! What color do experts mean when they use it? It’s a wonderful duet of orange and pink that so much resembles the most vivid moments of sunset.…

The Ultimate Guide to Sapphire Engagement Rings

The Ultimate Guide to Sapphire Engagement Rings

A beautiful sapphire ring as the reason to get married? Oh, yes! The example of the royal family is very inspiring! Back in 1981 it was Princess Diana who acquired a sapphire…

Blue Sapphire vs Aquamarine

An eternal favorite with artists and designers, the color blue never goes out of style. For gemstone lovers of this soothing color the options are numerous. You could go for a deep…

Sapphire Gemstones: Overview and Facts

Sapphire Gemstones: Overview and Facts

Sapphire. Ruby. Emerald. The names of the big three gemstones are so intrinsically linked with color that as soon as you read those three words you probably thought ‘Blue. Red. Green’. And…

Ruby vs Pink Sapphire

Ruby vs Pink Sapphire

Everybody knows that rubies (like roses) are red and sapphires (just like violets) are blue. But what if I were to tell you that that’s not the whole story? You see, sometimes…