Sapphire is a precious gemstone known for its exceptional beauty, durability, and range of captivating colors. While it is most famously associated with a deep, velvety blue, sapphire comes in a spectrum of hues, including pink, yellow, green, orange, purple, and even colorless. The only color it does not appear in is red, as red corundum is classified as ruby. The gemstone owes its rich colors to trace elements like iron, titanium, and chromium.

Sapphire belongs to the corundum mineral family and has a Mohs hardness of 9, making it one of the hardest gemstones, second only to diamond. Its excellent durability and brilliance make it an ideal choice for all types of jewelry, especially engagement rings and statement pieces.

The most prized sapphires include the “cornflower blue” sapphires from Kashmir and the vivid blue “royal blue” sapphires from Sri Lanka and Myanmar. Unique varieties like the padparadscha sapphire, which displays a rare pinkish-orange hue, are highly coveted for their rarity.

Sapphires are often considered symbols of wisdom, loyalty, and protection. They have been cherished throughout history by royalty and spiritual leaders, earning their place as one of the most revered gemstones in the world.