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Roses are Red, Sapphires are...Every Color!

2/17/2021

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1.89 ct. natural sapphire and 1.39 ctw diamond engagement ring in 18K white gold

Did you know that out of hundreds of gemstones that have been discovered, only 4 are considered "
precious gems"?  Precious gems include diamond, ruby, emerald, and...you guessed it... sapphire!
Sapphire is a 9 out of 10 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness, second only to diamond.  In addition to their beauty, sapphire's resistance to scratching is another reason why they're awesome for jewelry!
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Over 95% of sapphires in jewelry have been heated to improve their color.  Unheated natural sapphires are more rare, and more valuable than treated sapphires of similar quality.
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​Historically, the most valuable sapphires are of Kashmir origin.  Kashmir mines were only mined for about 5 to 10 years before supply was completely depleted, and have since been closed for over 100 years!  Kashmir sapphires can be intensely saturated and have a sleepy, velvety appearance due to their rutile inclusions. 
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Sapphire mines in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and Myanmar (Burma) also produce very beautiful and very valuable sapphires.

Sapphire is a timeless gem that has been worn by celebrities as well as royalty.  Queen Elizabeth II's Royal Crown Jewels contained a 104-carat cabochon sapphire.

Princess Diana was gifted a beautiful sapphire brooch by her mother, which she had converted into a remarkable sapphire, diamond, and cultured pearl 7-strand choker necklace.

As a wedding gift from the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Princess Diana was given a sapphire and diamond necklace with matching earrings, which she was photographed wearing on multiple occasions.

Good news for September babies!  Sapphire is the September birthstone!

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