Sapphire Rings – Rich Gemstones To Compliment Gold and Silver Rings as well as Pendants and Earrings

The word sapphire originates from the Greek word sappheiros to mean ‘blue stone’. Arguably that is somewhat of an understatement on two counts. Firstly, sapphires are much more than a stone, they are one of the most sought after gemstones and secondly gemstones are available in many colours. The gemstone’s stunning hue, saturation and tone make sapphire the perfect companion to compliment gold and silver rings, earrings and pendants. Although sapphires are most associated with blue, sapphires are found in a huge range of colours that are determined by where they are mined and how they are treated. This allows modern jewellers to make a widely diverse selection of products by using sapphire’s natural colours that come in variants including pink, purple, orange, black, violet and green. 

Sapphire today is predominantly mined in Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Australia, Myanmar, India, Thailand, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tanzania, Kenya and China. The natural stone is brought to resplendent life through careful treatment and repeated polishing. The next stage involves skilled crafting to shape the finished sapphire with delicately angled faces and features. Depending on how the gemstone is treated,  variants to the traditional blue sapphire can emerge. Here at The Jewellery Channel, we carry that same level of care and craftsmanship and take the finest sapphires and set them in stunning sapphire rings and other jewellery pieces. Take for example some of our most popular sapphire rings – the Madagascar Blue Sapphire is set in 9K gold. The gemstone works perfectly with the opulence of the gold and fully showcases the depth of the blue gemstone. Sapphire’s many colours and hues are highly versatile and look equally stunning set in silver sapphire rings. We invite you to browse through our range of royal sapphire rings, earrings, bracelets and pendants which we are confident will meet your discerning tastes.

Coming in every possible colour except red, sapphire is the most precious, historical and valuable gemstone. It is a member of the corundum mineral family. Blue is the most widely known and  the most desired Sapphire colour, while all the other colours like pink, green, orange, yellow and purple sapphires fall under the category of fancy Sapphires.

Pink is the second most sought after Sapphire colour after blue. Pink Sapphires have gained immense popularity in recent times. Pink colour of Sapphire is due to the high chromium impurities present. The colour of this exotic gemstone ranges from pale baby pink to intense pink. The colour of sapphire deepens as the amount of chromium increases. Deeper coloured stones are valued higher.

The first deposits of sapphires were found in Sri Lanka, Burma and Vietnam. Major deposits were found in Madagascar in 90’s. Brazil is another important supplier of Pink Sapphire.

Sapphire gemstones are generally associated with romance, love and friendship. It is like all other sapphires is the birthstone for the people born in the month of September and the anniversary gemstone to celebrate 5th and 45th wedding Anniversary.

It rates 9 on the Moh’s scale of hardness, second only to diamonds. They are therefore perfectly suited to all types of jewellery accessories. Sapphire jewellery accessories like Rings, Earrings, Pendant, Bracelet and Necklaces are hard, durable and versatile and are suitable for everyday wear. This exotic gemstone is cut into all known gemstone cuts, Cushion, Emerald, Pear, round and oval cuts being particularly popular. Pink Sapphire and diamond engagement and wedding rings are highly sought after by many young couples. Pink heart shaped pendants and an earring make special gifts on occassions like Birthday, Anniversary and Valentine Day; and look exquisite and offers a unique look.

Pink sapphire stones set in Platinum, 18K, 14K and 9K Yellow and White Gold and Silver settings look truly gorgeous and eye catching.

Pink Sapphire is rare and one of the most beautiful and treasured gemstones. These pink gemstones were used in olden days to promote harmony of the world and get good fortune in terms of love.

Padparadscha sapphire is a pink/red and orange variety of mineral corundum. This unique colour is caused by a very slight amount of Chromium and Iron inside the atomic structure of the Sapphire The name Padparadscha is derived from the Sanskrit/Singhalese ‘padmaraga’ meaning ‘lotus blossom’ and was first applied to sapphires in 1847.  It is the rarest and the most valuable of the fancy sapphires. The most valuable Padparadscha displays a blend of pink and orange.

This beautiful hued gemstone is found only in Sri Lanka, though occasionally it has also been found in Tanzania and Vietnam.  Fine specimens of these stones have recently been reported from Burma also. These sapphires are very rare and highly valued by gemstone collectors. A fine Padparadscha sapphire of greater than 2 carat is really hard to find. Best specimen of this gemstone comes form Ceylon (Sri Lanka). The most famous Padparadscha Sapphire is the 100.18 carat stone at New York’s American Museum of Natural History. Along with Ruby, Padparadschas are the only type of corundum to have its own name.

These sapphires have a hardness of 9 on the Moh’s scale and are extremely tough and durable stones. The relatively high refractive index of sapphire stones provides them with brilliance and sparkle.

Sapphire is found in a variety of shapes and usually faceted and cut in the round brilliant, cushion and oval shapes. Square, pear, trillion, emerald cut, and heart shaped cut are also found. It is commonly known as “pod” or “pad” in the trade.

Sapphire is one of the precious gemstones and a gem variety of mineral corundum. It come in a rainbow of hues, with blue being the most popular and the sought after of all sapphire colours. They rate 9 on the Moh’s scale of hardness and make exceptionally beautiful and durable jewellery accessories.

Many brides go for Sapphire jewellery for their engagement and wedding day. Sapphire Jewellery with its vibrant hues adds to the beauty and overall appearance of the bride. Sapphire comes in several exquisite colours like white, pink, yellow, blue, purple, orange and brown. Jewellery articles like rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets and necklaces with a sapphire stone look magnificent. You can select your engagement and wedding jewellery from these beautiful and vibrant colours of sapphire. It is available in a myriad of styles and designs.

Blue is the most desirable colour for wedding jewellery accessories. Purple Sapphire is a very unique stone and gives different hues of purple colour in different lights. Pink sapphire gives a feminine touch to the bride’s appearance and is a symbol of innocence and purity. Pink Sapphire wedding jewellery is popular among many young brides.  Yellow Sapphire has been gaining popularity in recent times.

A Blue Sapphire engagement ring looks fascinating. Whether it’s a solitaire Sapphire ring, Sapphire eternity ring or a cluster ring, it looks breathtaking. Pink and yellow sapphire engagement and wedding rings are the hottest fashion trends among several brides.

Wedding earrings featuring a sparkling sapphire stone is the desire of every bride. You can select from Sapphire studs, hoops, drops and chandelier earrings.