Sapphire - What do you need to know?
You can gaze into the deep blue of a sapphire. (Here, you can check out our Josephine Ring, if needed). It's hypnotic, isn't it? This stone is unique in its saturated, vivid color. It is unique and a great example of everything you need to know about sapphire. It is often combined with titanium or beryllium and has a long history of being a key part of the luxury jewelry market.
Most people have heard of the Star of India or Princess Diana's sapphire and Diamond Suite. (See them both here). This gem is a striking and popular choice. This corundum-based mineral is important for fashion, romance, and collectors.
This is all you need to know regarding sapphires.
Our sapphire necklace is a twist on a traditional diamond pendant.
Origins
Prospectors found what is now known as "Fancy Montana Sapphires" on the banks of the Missouri River in 1865. Prospectors faced many challenges while searching for gold. The gems' rich colors and value were made more evident by heat treatment.
It was a quick and dramatic rise to the favor of royalty from their discovery. Soon sapphires were favored by high-ranking Americans and British Royalty. Stuart's Sapphire was the central position in the crown jewels.
Sapphires are believed to represent purity, loyalty, and fidelity. Sapphires are a rich, deep blue that is often found in them. This color was believed to prevent the "Evil Eye" from affecting the wearer. The rich blues of sapphires are most often associated with honesty and nobility. This is the usual!
According to GIA, "Its name is derived from the Greek term sappheiros which may have referred to lapis luzuli." This gem is also interesting for its many-faceted pedigree.
Qualities
Most people refer to "sapphire" as theblue sapphire that Lady Di uses in her jewelry. In reality, sapphires come in many colors and saturations. They can be very pale or deep. Blues are the most popular, but there is a salmon-colored sapphire called "padparadscha" which means "lotus flower in Sinhalese".
Sapphires are often referred to either as "natural", "untreated" or both. Although they sound very similar, these words refer to two distinct things.
Short, natural sapphires were not created in laboratories. They were created naturally in the ground. These sapphires are the most expensive on the market. The gem's "treated" status indicates whether it has been subject to heat or chemical treatments to improve its color.
Other substances and agents can be added to sapphires after they have been treated. These substances are used to fill cracks or inclusions. They can also be colored. This causes the stone's original and natural character to disappear. This is something you should keep in mind as you shop. Even if it doesn't matter, it can save you money.
Take care
Because sapphires are hard gemstones, it is easy to care for them. To clean the sapphires, use mild washing liquid in warm water and a microfibre towel. Dry the gem with a soft towel. You can leave the gem to soak for as long as 15 minutes before polishing it. It's that easy!