Learn About Sapphires

Choosing a Sapphire

Choosing a Sapphire

Color

The color of a sapphire depends on 3 qualities:

  1. Hue
  2. Tone
  3. Saturation
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Carat Weight & Size

Sapphires are measured both in terms of size as well as carat weight as they have varying densities.

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Cut

A well-cut diamond will have enhanced brilliance while at the same time displaying a vibrant color.

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Clarity

A sapphire’s clarity is effected by the place in which it forms. A high grade sapphire forms in places abundant in trace minerals.

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About Sapphires

About Sapphires

Treatments

In order to improve a sapphire’s clarity, color and appearance, it is heat treated.

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Caring for Your Sapphire

Sapphires should be maintained by the wearer by cleaning them with warm water or detergent.

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Certification in Sapphires

Is Certification Important for Sapphires?
There hasn’t been an industry standard grading scale for sapphires which is a hurdle when vouching for their quality. However, there are several testing agencies that offer detailed guides & reports for sapphires so that a person has ample knowledge before he/she spends his/her hard earned money.
In diamonds, the cut is one of the most, if not the most important property, however in sapphires, this privilege is known to the color. Sapphire cuts are custom made and currently there is no way to standardize their design which is why color is the most reliable parameter for certification. Before purchasing sapphires, one thing you should definitely check out for is their “origins”. Knowing a sapphire’s origin will tell you the whole story and the amount of treatment it has underwent.