The blue sapphire is an extremely beautiful and exclusivist gemstone, which is used in the manufacturing of rings, pendants or earrings. Blue is general is a royal color, whichalways stands for elegance and beauty. The hue, the saturation and the tone of a gemstoneare the three characteristics upon which experts are able to distinct among the different colors of the respective stone. In order to understand how the color of the sapphire is determined, here are a few important factors to remember:

Just like the diamonds, the sapphires are evaluated by experts based on the “pureness” of the gemstone. The fewer the discolorations and secondary hues of green, the most expensive the sapphire is. It is important to know that if green hues are spotted in asapphire, it means that the gemstone is not that pure. On the other hand, if the sapphirecontains hues violet or purple, that gives a special beauty and sparkle to the sapphire, and it is considered an extremely beautiful and fine stone.

Therefore, when you are shopping for exclusivist jewelry that contains sapphires, youshould remember these color properties. Most of the times the greenish hue of the gemstone is quite visible; therefore, you should avoid purchasing the respective jewel, if you want an extremely pure quality gemstone. Instead, look for purplish or violet tonesthat compliment the royal deep blue color of the sapphire. Also, jewelry experts warn that a fine sapphire should be free of the so called “gray mask”. When the stone is veiled with such a gray tone, the gemstone will not have that distinctive brightness, but instead willmake the stone have a “faded” look.

The most famous blue sapphire in the world is the “Lone Star”, which weighs a massive 9,719 carats (this translates to approximately 2kg!). This particular giant beauty has been discovered in the late 80s by Harold Roper in the mountains of North Carolina, and right before polishing and cutting it, the stone weighed almost 5 kg. The gemstone needed such extensive polishing, because in its original form the stone displayed a very big amount of material which was non- gem grade.

The sapphires are the most beautiful and delicate gemstones on earth. They are also the gemstones which are quite accessible to the mainstream. Therefore, if you cannot afford an extremely expensive ring with a high clarity princess cut diamond, just choose among the beautiful sapphires instead.

When sapphires are mentioned, everyone will think of blue: deep blue, blue with a violet hue, or blue with a distinct purplish tone. However, the sapphire is not just blue, but it can be found in almost any color of the rainbow that you can imagine right now. Choosing jewelry that contains sapphires also allows you to choose the exact color that you like.

!!!One important word of caution: If you want to invest into a pure gemstone, always make sure to have it appraised by an expert gemologist. Such a professional will be able to verify the authenticity of the stone, and will also appraise its real market value.

The Fancy Colored Sapphires

The color of a sapphire can be permanently changed through a special process of heating.The beauty of the sapphire is thus enhanced; the color becomes more vibrant, more elegant. Make sure that when you purchase a gemstone, you will always receive a certificate of authenticity, and that you always know the exact real value of the gemstone that you own.