A cushion blue sapphire gemstone with very nice color. Blue Sapphires. Blue is the most popular and well known color in sapphires. It is a constant favorite for sapphire engagement rings, earrings, and pendant necklaces. Learn how this stone gets its enviable color and where these stones are found. An untreated pink sapphire from Madagascar with beautiful clarity.
Pink Sapphires. Pink sapphires have been growing in popularity for years and are especially on trend to fill many sapphire engagement rings in Discover why so many are choosing lovely pink sapphires and how rare they are. This pretty yellow sapphire has a vivid color saturation. Yellow Sapphires. Still considered one of the most popular gemstone colors, yellow sapphire engagement rings have been growing in popularity since the early s.
Learn why yellow sapphires are a stunning and durable choice for any jewelry. An oval padparadscha sapphire with lovely brilliance. Padparadscha Sapphires.
Padparadscha is one of the rarest sapphire hues and has been seen on the hands of some very famous women as incredible engagement rings.
Discover the unique hue of padparadschas and how they differ from other sapphires. A radiant cut white sapphire and diamond ring. White Sapphires. White sapphires have become something of a phenomenon over the last few years, and they are set to be even more widely coveted in Learn why these may be the most rare color of sapphire and how they compare to diamonds.
A beautiful black star sapphire with lovely asterism. Star Sapphires. An extraordinary gemstone, find out how star sapphires get their distinct look through a feature called asterism. They have an elusive and earthy feel that provides a truly special look to all styles of jewelry. A blue sapphire sugarloaf cabochon. Such gems typically have a high value—much higher than many other types of fancy sapphires.
Their color can be hard to describe. Some people say padparadscha sapphire colors should be called salmon or sunset. But the word padparadscha itself derives from the Sanskrit language and refers to the rich color of a lotus blossom. Those who deal in these gemstones usually agree that padparadscha sapphires should range from light to medium pinkish orange to orange-pink.
Pink and Purple Sapphires Pink sapphires range from light red pink to light purple with weak to intense color saturation which fall out of the color ranges for ruby or purple sapphire. Purple sapphires always have purple as the dominant color. They range from medium to dark reddish purple to violetish purple with weak to vivid color saturation. The major fancy sapphire color categories are padparadscha, pink and purple, orange and yellow, green, and colorless and black.
Each category has its own color range, causes of color, and market. Yellow to Orange Sapphires Yellow sapphire is also available in a variety color saturations from yellow to orangy yellow and in light to dark tones, while orange sapphires have deep golden, to mandarin, and deep orange colors. Yellow sapphires may be affected by other colors within the same gem and can range from light to dark greenish yellow to orangy yellow with weak to intense color saturation.
The finest yellow sapphire is yellow to orangy yellow with vivid saturation. Orange sapphires range from yellowish orange to reddish orange. The finest orange sapphires are strong, pure orange to red-orange with medium tone and vivid saturation. Green Sapphires Commercial-grade sapphires may contain a less desirable greenish blue color or strong greenish blue that is visible as you view the gem. Uniformly green sapphires that are saturated in color are actually rare and many collectors prize them.
In green sapphires, a mix of yellow and blue sapphire accounts for the color a person sees. Under incandescent light, it ranges from violetish purple to strongly reddish purple. Some rare color-change sapphires change from green in daylight to reddish brown in incandescent light. When gem experts judge color-change sapphires, they describe the color change as weak, moderate, or strong. The color of star corundum has a great effect on its value, though it is understood that miniscule inclusions are the cause of the asterism.
They can affect transparency and color, and only very rare, exceptional gems exhibit transparency, depth of color and asterism. This rarest type of sapphire is pure corundum without the presence of any trace mineral within. Currently, white sapphires are becoming a popular choice for engagement rings as a diamond alternative due to their close resemblance and affordability.
Padparadscha Sapphire: One of the rarest and coveted sapphires is the padparadscha sapphires. The name is derived from a Sinhalese word signifying aquatic lotus blossoms that have an unusual salmon color.
The color range of this gem falls within the blend of two colors, namely pink and orange. The distinctive beauty of this gem, combined with its spectacular hue makes these sapphires an absolute treat for the eyes. This phenomenon simply indicates the presence of a six-rayed star, which can be seen floating on the surface of a cabochon sapphire.
This gives them the name of star sapphires. They are available in almost all colors, although yellow, green, and orange star sapphires are uncommon.
Parti-Colored Sapphire: This sapphire-kind shows a combination of different colors within itself. Under daylight, they exhibit the basic hues from blue-purple, while under incandescent light the shade ranges from violetish purple to a very strong reddish-purple. Some sapphires also show the rare color change from green in daylight to reddish-brown under incandescent light. Fancy Colored Sapphire: A lesser-known fact about sapphires is that they come in almost all the colors of the rainbow.
Trace elements cause differences in sapphire colour. Within each corundum crystal, there are traces of other minerals that can change the way the gemstone reflects and refracts colour. For instance, chromium is responsible for pink sapphire colour. Another example is the way titanium traces result in blue sapphires.
Each sapphire is a creation of Mother Nature. This means that each individual sapphire has a varying level of trace minerals present. Now, onto our list of sapphire colours. Pink sapphires range from light pink to fuchsia.
All of these shades are accepted, as long as the pink sapphire is clear and bright. However, there is a fine line where a pink sapphire crosses over to red, making it a ruby. The exact colour distinction has never been officially established. But many consumers prefer a lighter yellow because they are an excellent affordable alternative to yellow diamonds.
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