Look, we all know sapphire. September’s birthstone is regal, royal and… blue? Not always. The stunning blue birthstone that we know and love also comes in a variety of other colors. Violets and purples, yellows and greens, oranges and pinks, white, gray, black, and brown — there’s hardly a limit to the colors this corundum can be. There’s just one color that’s outside of sapphire’s palette...red. If it’s red, it’s not sapphire anymore, it’s a ruby!
So, how did sapphire become synonymous with blue? It could be partially blamed on the abundance of other colors, or the lack thereof. Fancy colored sapphires are less available than blue ones, and large-size stones are scarce. When you see one in a bold hue, it’s something truly special.
That rarity means fancy colored sapphires are a favorite for collectors, jewelers, and anyone looking for a unique piece of jewelry. A peachy-pink padparadscha sapphire, for example, is one of the most coveted gemstones in the world — and one of the most distinctive.
Aside from their beauty, fancy colored sapphires carry all the benefits of the traditional blue stones: they’re durable, versatile, and timeless. Whether you’re drawn to a whimsical pastel or a deep, moody shade, there’s likely a sapphire out there that matches your personality.
So, don’t limit yourself to blue. Let yourself be surprised and delighted by sapphires in every shade of the rainbow.
So, how did sapphire become synonymous with blue? It could be partially blamed on the abundance of other colors, or the lack thereof. Fancy colored sapphires are less available than blue ones, and large-size stones are scarce. When you see one in a bold hue, it’s something truly special.
That rarity means fancy colored sapphires are a favorite for collectors, jewelers, and anyone looking for a unique piece of jewelry. A peachy-pink padparadscha sapphire, for example, is one of the most coveted gemstones in the world — and one of the most distinctive.
Aside from their beauty, fancy colored sapphires carry all the benefits of the traditional blue stones: they’re durable, versatile, and timeless. Whether you’re drawn to a whimsical pastel or a deep, moody shade, there’s likely a sapphire out there that matches your personality.
So, don’t limit yourself to blue. Let yourself be surprised and delighted by sapphires in every shade of the rainbow.