Sapphire - the famous blue stone is also called the blue sister of Ruby. Its because they come from the same mineral, corundum.
Rough SapphireSOURCE OF SAPPHIRE
The most famous and the finest blue sapphires are the prized Kashmir sapphires which have a blue color that is not only intense, but also velvety. As the name suggests, it originated from India's northwestern region of Kashmir, along the Pakistani/Indian boarder in the western Himalayas. So rare are these sapphires that they are not often seen in the gemstone market.
Second only to Kashmir in quality and mystique is the Burmese Sapphires. They are now sourced from Srilanka and Australia, Tanzania and Madagascar. The value of sapphires depends on their color, transparency and size. And in cases of very fine quality sapphires, the origin also has a major role.
Sapphire - the famous blue stone is also called the blue sister of Ruby. Its because they come from the same mineral, corundum.
Polished SapphireSOURCE OF SAPPHIRE
The most famous and the finest blue sapphires are the prized Kashmir sapphires which have a blue color that is not only intense, but also velvety. As the name suggests, it originated from India's northwestern region of Kashmir, along the Pakistani/Indian boarder in the western Himalayas. So rare are these sapphires that they are not often seen in the gemstone market.
Second only to Kashmir in quality and mystique is the Burmese Sapphires. They are now sourced from Srilanka and Australia, Tanzania and Madagascar. The value of sapphires depends on their color, transparency and size. And in cases of very fine quality sapphires, the origin also has a major role.
Sapphire - the famous blue stone is also called the blue sister of Ruby. Its because they come from the same mineral, corundum.
Sapphire ShapesSOURCE OF SAPPHIRE
The most famous and the finest blue sapphires are the prized Kashmir sapphires which have a blue color that is not only intense, but also velvety. As the name suggests, it originated from India's northwestern region of Kashmir, along the Pakistani/Indian boarder in the western Himalayas. So rare are these sapphires that they are not often seen in the gemstone market.
Second only to Kashmir in quality and mystique is the Burmese Sapphires. They are now sourced from Srilanka and Australia, Tanzania and Madagascar. The value of sapphires depends on their color, transparency and size. And in cases of very fine quality sapphires, the origin also has a major role.
Sapphire - the famous blue stone is also called the blue sister of Ruby. Its because they come from the same mineral, corundum.
Shades of SapphireSOURCE OF SAPPHIRE
The most famous and the finest blue sapphires are the prized Kashmir sapphires which have a blue color that is not only intense, but also velvety. As the name suggests, it originated from India's northwestern region of Kashmir, along the Pakistani/Indian boarder in the western Himalayas. So rare are these sapphires that they are not often seen in the gemstone market.
Second only to Kashmir in quality and mystique is the Burmese Sapphires. They are now sourced from Srilanka and Australia, Tanzania and Madagascar. The value of sapphires depends on their color, transparency and size. And in cases of very fine quality sapphires, the origin also has a major role.
Rough Sapphire Polished Sapphire Sapphire Shapes Shades of Sapphire
Kings wore sapphires around their necks as a powerful defense from harm.
TalismanFAMOUS SAPPHIRES
The great Oriental traveler, Sir Richard Francis Burton, had a large star sapphire which he referred to as his “talisman,” for it always brought him good horses and prompt attention wherever he went. Just the mere sight of the stone was believed to bring luck and he showed it to people everywhere he went. King Solomon wore a sapphire ring. And in modern times, the sapphire grew notorious when we saw Prince Charles give a sapphire engagement ring to Lady Diana.
Kings wore sapphires around their necks as a powerful defense from harm.
King Solomon's Sapphire RingFAMOUS SAPPHIRES
The great Oriental traveler, Sir Richard Francis Burton, had a large star sapphire which he referred to as his “talisman,” for it always brought him good horses and prompt attention wherever he went. Just the mere sight of the stone was believed to bring luck and he showed it to people everywhere he went. King Solomon wore a sapphire ring. And in modern times, the sapphire grew notorious when we saw Prince Charles give a sapphire engagement ring to Lady Diana.
Kings wore sapphires around their necks as a powerful defense from harm.
Lady Diana's Sapphire RingFAMOUS SAPPHIRES
The great Oriental traveler, Sir Richard Francis Burton, had a large star sapphire which he referred to as his “talisman,” for it always brought him good horses and prompt attention wherever he went. Just the mere sight of the stone was believed to bring luck and he showed it to people everywhere he went. King Solomon wore a sapphire ring. And in modern times, the sapphire grew notorious when we saw Prince Charles give a sapphire engagement ring to Lady Diana.
Kings wore sapphires around their necks as a powerful defense from harm.
Sapphire Diamond BroochFAMOUS SAPPHIRES
The great Oriental traveler, Sir Richard Francis Burton, had a large star sapphire which he referred to as his “talisman,” for it always brought him good horses and prompt attention wherever he went. Just the mere sight of the stone was believed to bring luck and he showed it to people everywhere he went. King Solomon wore a sapphire ring. And in modern times, the sapphire grew notorious when we saw Prince Charles give a sapphire engagement ring to Lady Diana.
Talisman Sapphire Ring Sapphire Ring Diamond Brooch