Sapphire Fine Jewellery
Learn more about Sapphires...
Referred to as the ultimate blue gemstone, sapphires are said to represent honesty, loyalty, purity and, trust. Sapphire engagement rings are growing in popularity as their symbolism and beauty become more widely known.
Although blue is the most well-known hue, sapphires are available in a vast range of rich colours and beautiful tones representing every colour of the rainbow except red. Sapphires are from the Corundum mineral whose crystals in their purest form are transparent. A sapphire's rich and varied colours come from exposure to traces of natural chemical elements such as iron, chromium, and titanium that alter the gemstone's hue during formation. The amount and unique combination of chemical elements present in sapphires is what determines their ultimate colour. For example, blue sapphires get their distinct colour from traces of iron and titanium. Green sapphires also contain copper which gives them their green colour. Part of what makes sapphires so unique and remarkable is that the smallest trace of natural chemical elements will drastically change their character and colour so no two are ever alike. Some rare sapphires display the phenomenon called “colour change” where they appear blue in natural or even fluorescent lighting and can change to purple under alternative lighting such as incandescent.
Measuring a nine on the Mohs scan scale of hardness, second only to diamonds, sapphires can withstand a lifetime of daily wear. This is second only to diamond – the hardest natural material known to man.
September Birthstone
Sapphire is the birthstone for September and the gemstone which commemorates the 5th and 45th wedding anniversaries.
Get inspired by some of our past Sapphire designs
Each diamond, coloured gemstone or pearl is stunningly unique which is why choosing to create a one-of-a-kind piece can be so rewarding. If you fall in love with one of our past designs, get in touch with one of our friendly and experienced designers and we can work with you to source the perfect diamond or coloured gemstone to suit the design you want to create and your budget.
