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Pink Sapphires In 2019Ī most romantic stone, pink sapphires and pink sapphire engagement rings are set to have a massive year in 2019. All the various shades of pink sapphires are also some of the most universally complementary to all skin tones. The color pink exudes femininity and delicacy, coupled with an inner resilience and strength. Pink sapphires have been exponentially increasing in popularity as a modern and extremely flattering colored gemstone. Other notable origins include Burma, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Tanzania, Cambodia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Australia etc.A perfect clarity Ceylon pink radiant cut sapphire. Sapphires from Kashmir deserve a special mention, as they are highly sought-after by connoisseurs for their velvety texture, and excellent color. The ideal Padparadscha can be compared to the fusion of pink and orange - the colors displayed during a sunset.Īlthough sapphires of a larger size are more common when compared to rubies, any stone over 5-carats in size with a good clarity is considered rare.Īnother factor that greatly influences the price of sapphires is the origin.

Another category of sapphires which is unique is the Padparadscha Sapphires. In case of yellow sapphires, the ideal shade is one that has a vivid saturation whilst displaying a tinge of gold. While a cornflower blue sapphire has a bright and vivid shade with a moderate darkness/tone, the royal blue shade has the same intensity with a slightly darker tone. These shades represent the finest hues of blue sapphires. Colors of sapphires which are sought after are cornflower blue and royal blue. Sapphire is a very popular stone for engagement rings as it comes in an array of hues and shades, whilst being extremely durable and long-lasting. The refractive index of sapphires ranges from 1.760 - 1.772. Due to the very high hardness, sapphires are generally resistant to scratches and very suitable for daily wear. It has a Mohs Hardness of 9 on a scale of 10 which is the same as rubies. It can be found in numerous colors such as blue, yellow, green, pink, purple, white, orange and other fancy shades. Sapphires are the gem variety of the mineral Corundum which has every hue except red.