Are you looking for the perfect sapphire ring?
Sapphire rings are increasingly favoured for fine jewelry, particularly as the top choice for many ladies engagement ring. As such, sapphire is considered one of the most precious gemstones today. Various gemologists laboratories have even sorted them into distinct shades. “Royal blue Sapphire” in particularly is a fan-favourite lauded for its distinguish rich vivid blue saturation. An exception shade of violetish-blue which you only see in sapphire gem. Certain an ideal gem for daily wear thanks to its strong hardness. Strong durability and sparkling lustre comparable to a diamond.
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Royal Blue Sapphire
Generally in the gemstone trade, sapphires without any kind of colour refers to blue varieties of corundum minerals. A sapphire can incorporate all gem colours and varieties of corundum, excluding ruby and red varieties. Royal blue sapphires are exhibit rich, deep hues, often touched by hints of violet or purple. Regal colour in blue sapphire that captures attention and symbolises elegance.
Different Colour & Shade in Sapphire
Blue is symbolic of truth, peace, and spirituality. A pure blue symbolises inspiration, sincerity, calmness, and psychic power. Sapphires also display remarkable dichroism, subtly changing from a vibrant blue to a violet-blue. In particular, a unique teal sapphire with soft greenish to blue as you shift from different lighting condition. This unique feature of changing colour shade, making each stone a captivating spectacle. From teal to purplish shade, you can rest assured that you will be spoilt for choice when customising sapphire ring.
Heat Treatment
it’s important to note that approximately 90% of sapphires undergo a process of heating to enhance their overall visual appeal. This treatment involves skill-fully managing the temperature and timing to achieve the desired colour and clarity. Hence resulting in an improve saturated and clarity which significantly improve the value of the gem. Ruby is also commonly heat treated, whereas emerald with oiling to achieve the same desired improvement.
Unheated – Without Treatment
Undoubtedly, it is exceedingly uncommon in today’s world to come across a vibrant heated sapphires with an intense hue and clear clarity. However, discovering an unheated sapphire with such vivid shades is an even more extraordinary occurrence. Making it unquestionably a precious gemstone that possesses both heirloom value and potential as an investment piece.
Colour diffusion
Colour diffusion introduces artificial chemicals to enhance a sapphire’s colour. This process is completely unnatural. Take particular attention on any gemstone certification that has colour diffusion written on it. Even if a gemstone certificate labels the sapphire as ‘natural,’ this only confirms it’s not lab-created. At GIOIA Fine Jewellery, we do not accept any gemstone with colour diffusion or lab-grown.
Untreated might not guarantee it unheated; it could be enhanced by other methods. Always consult with your jeweller to understand their definition of ‘untreated’ fully. The artificially enhanced colour may look brilliant and intense, but the gem will often be worthless.
Renowned International Certification
A reputable laboratory certification from GRS Swisslab or GIA Gemological Institute of America is important. In local there is experienced independent gemologists laboratory which certified coloured gemstone. They equipped with sophisticated technology which able to identify various type of heat-treatment. We certainly won’t trust an in-house certification for quality assurance.
Investment
Royal Blue vs Cornflower Blue
One of the most valuable sapphire colours is cornflower blue. However, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”, consumers in the Asian mainly source for “Cornflower Blue”. Whereas, the westerner prefer the “Royal Blue” for its vivid deep blue saturation. Sapphires sourced from Burma, Sri Lanka, and Madagascar, while Kashmir receives the highest premium on per carat weight.
Investing in sapphires can yield diverse returns as their value depends on multiple factors. These include the sapphire’s colour quality, treatment history (heated or unheated), clarity, size, market demand, and prevailing economic conditions. Sapphires of exceptional quality, rarity, and desirable traits like vivid colour(Royal-Blue), clarity, and absence of treatment command a higher investment worth.
Colour Change Sapphire
Sapphire has gone beyond the mentioned rare colours, to colour change from purple to blue and blue to purple. Definitely, they do not change depending on the individual mood, but under different light conditions. Under natural daylight, it exhibits a mix of blue and purple tones in this gemstone.
Valuation of a Colour Gemstone
Regardless of whether a sapphire has been subject to heat treatment, price value determine by its colour intensity and saturation. Vivid and strong saturation with exceptional lustre are price much higher. Sought-after blue sapphire shade are “Royal Blue” and “Cornflower” with the vivid saturation.
Padparadscha – The Rarest Sapphire of Them All
With a customised Padparadscha ring, you can capture a beautiful shared love for eternity!
Pronounced “pad-pah-raj-ah”, a Padparadscha combines the best of a pink (symbolising romance and passionate love) and an orange (symbolising an abundance of sunshine and joy). If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to spot Padparadscha sapphire among ten-twenty high-quality blue sapphire gemstones.
A customised Padparadschasapphire ring’s unforgettably beautiful hue will definitely be the gem of your eye!
Sapphire Ring and Fine Jewelry
Pink and yellow-hued sapphire rings are increasingly popular among our female customers these days. One of the main reasons for this trend is that they are comparatively affordable. Closely comparable to their naturally true-blue, “royal blue” counterparts. Sapphire stones come in different shapes (e.g. round, pear, princess and baguette). Sapphires are incredibly malleable and can also be altered into other shapes and sizes, thanks to its natural excellent hardness. We can have a multi-coloured family birthstone ring and other fine jewelry tailored to meet your personal preferences.
Customised Heirloom Jewellery
Jewellery that complements, the outfit you wear and whatever type of event you attend. That will definitely be sapphire, which comes in a different range of colours and shapes. This brilliant gemstone, with a bespoke design setting, is sure to be unique in the crowd. Truly an investment gemstone to cherish for decades, and a piece of heirloom jewellery for generations.
Sapphire Engagement Ring
Coloured sapphires make an exceptional selection for an engagement ring due to their matchless attributes. With their timeless beauty and durability, sapphires symbolise loyalty, trust, and commitment. These remarkable gemstones boast a captivating array of colours, with blue being the most favoured. It also including pink, yellow, and even exceptionally rare shades like padparadscha. Sapphires, which rank slightly below diamonds on the Mohs scale of hardness, excel at daily wear.
Moreover, they often provide a more economical alternative to diamonds without compromising on elegance and refinement. Whether you lean towards a timeless solitaire or a unique personalised ring. Choosing sapphire engagement rings guarantee a stunning and profound symbol that endures through time.
Sapphire Jewellery
Bespoke sapphire gift with a personalised touch
This exquisite creation centers around an inverted pear-shaped marquise diamond that cascades gracefully into a drop-shaped unheated blue sapphire. Round and marquise diamond flows seamlessly into the captivating vivid blue sapphire. At GIOIA Fine Jewellery, we chosen this vivid royal blue for its exceptional brilliance, and rare origin from Sri Lanka. An elegant design pendant that captures the essence of a love story and cherished memory. Personalised sapphire pendant gift in a single piece of art that is both timeless and avant-garde.
FAQ Sapphire Gemstone
How do I choose the right metal for sapphire gemstone?
The right metal for your sapphire jewellery depends on factors such as skin tone, durability, and aesthetic preference. Popular options include platinum for its strength and hypoallergenic properties, yellow gold for a classic look, and white gold for a modern feel. Each metal can enhance the appearance of different gem colour and shade, so it’s important to consider the overall design and colour harmony.
Are all unheated sapphires pastel or light in colour?
Certainly not. While heat treatment is commonly used to enhance the colour saturation of sapphires, unheated sapphires can also display deep, rich hues with excellent saturation and brilliance. These natural, vibrant sapphires are exceptionally rare, making them highly sought after by collectors and jewellers for their untouched beauty.
Difference between carat weight and size in Sapphire comparing to dimaond?
Carat weight measures a gemstone’s mass, while size refers to its physical dimensions. Sapphire and diamond of the same carat weight can appear different in size as sapphire is much denser. At the same time a deep-cut gemstone may look smaller than a shallow-cut one of the same carat weight, so it’s important to consider both factors when evaluating a stone.
