Sapphire

Sapphire stone – what makes it special? How much does it cost?

Sapphire – a stone belonging to the oxides group, a rare mineral that is a variety of corundum. This is what makes it unique – it is mined in only a few places on earth. Its deposits are found in Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Thailand, and Madagascar.

How much does a sapphire cost? The price of this gemstone depends on many factors. It is influenced by the size, color, transparency, and type of cut of the mineral, so it is difficult to give a definitive answer. In our online store, the prices of sapphires start from just a few dozen EUR.

What does a sapphire look like? How to recognize it?

What color is a sapphire? These stones usually have a blue coloration. However, the colors of sapphire encompass a much broader palette: from colorless, through gray, to black. In our online store, you'll find stunning pink and yellow specimens, for example. Importantly, sapphire imitations have a uniform color, while genuine stones of this type show small inclusions.

Wondering how to recognize a sapphire? Pay attention to its luster. Depending on the specimen, these stones can be transparent or translucent. This allows sunlight to reflect off their surface, further highlighting the beauty of these minerals.

Sapphire – properties

• Stunning colors.

Blue is just one – the most well-known – of the colors these gemstones can have. Other sapphire colors include brown, gray, yellow, pink, and black.

• High hardness.

Another distinctive feature of sapphires is their high hardness. On the Mohs scale, they score 9 out of 10 points. In this regard, only diamonds surpass them.

• High density.

Sapphire is a stone with a density of 4.00 g/cm³, making it one of the heavier minerals.

• Transparency or translucency.

The high prices of sapphires result from their rarity, but also from the luster visible on the surface of these stones. Depending on the specimen, these minerals can be completely transparent or adorned with small inclusions.

Sapphire – a natural stone with wide applications

• Jewelry.

Sapphire – a stone that, due to its durability and hardness, is an ideal material for making jewelry. Earrings and necklaces made from it captivate with their beautiful colors and characteristic luster. They are particularly often used to create engagement rings – a luxurious, almost royal crystal makes an excellent gift for a future wife.

• Decorations.

Raw sapphire can be the best decoration for an interior. Such a stone placed on a sideboard or shelf attracts attention and adds an elegant character to the living room, bedroom, or any other room where it is located. Sapphire can also decorate various types of luxurious items: vases, photo frames, mirrors, trays, or candlesticks.

Not just blue sapphire – Gemsonyx online store with an extensive offer of gemstones

In our online store, you will find various types of gemstones, and in this section, we offer you one of the most extraordinary among them – the sapphire. Blue, yellow, pink – browse the product photos that depict the specimens we offer and be amazed by the beauty of these minerals!

Also, choose the appropriate shape and size of the sapphire, and then add to your cart the stones that you like the most. Importantly, most of the products we offer are processed and polished on-site!