Sapphire
Not only blue sapphires Sapphire is the finest blue gemstone but in nature it presents in many other splendid colours, from red to yellow. It is a classic that should not be missed…..but only if it is of good quality.
"The colour saturation is crucial. The untreated stones are very rare! Less purity more safety … how many synthetic ones!"
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Pair of Blue Sapphires, drop cut, 2.39 ct
[Cod. ZF0203]
Beautiful pair of blue sapphires, with a beautiful drop-shaped cut perfect for the creation of pendants earrings, ideally accompanied by the precious white of diamonds.
...Price: € 1.935,00
Blue Sapphire, drop cut, 1.38 ct
[Cod. ZF0201]
Perfect choice for those who are looking for a classic pendant or a refined ring with Sapphire, this specimen with a beautiful drop cut presents
...Price: € 1.125,00
Blue Sapphire, cushion cut, 0.98 ct
[Cod. ZF0197]
Beautiful specimen of a refined cushion cut Sapphire, weighing almost a carat and from a magnificent, intense and vivid blue. A slight zoning of color
...Price: € 425,00
Blue Sapphire, cushion cut, 2.88 ct
[Cod. ZF0182]
The cushion cut has always been considered among the most refined and elegant cuts, able to give to any gem that almost regal allure. Particularly
...Price: € 2.485,00
Blue Sapphire, oval cut, 0.95 ct
[Cod. ZF0193]
Almost a carat of weight for this Sapphire from the beautiful oval cut, coming from the famous mines of Ceylon (Sri Lanka). The bright crystal
...Price: € 315,00
Blue Sapphire, oval cut, 0.90 ct
[Cod. ZF0194]
Among the harder gems after the Diamond, the Sapphire has been desired for millennia as a gem protagonist of important jewels. This beautiful specimen from
...Price: € 285,00
Blue Sapphire, oval cut, 0.63 ct
[Cod. ZF0196]
A magnificent point of blue, intense and lively, for this beautiful Ceylon Sapphire from a classic oval cut. The bright crystal and the wise faceting
...Price: € 209,00
Blue Sapphire, drop cut, 0.55 ct
[Cod. ZF0189]
The small size does not mislead, as this beautiful drop of Sapphire from the precious Ceylon origin boasts a beautiful blue point and natural brightness
...Price: € 185,00
Pair of Blue Sappires, oval cut, 1.09 ct tot.
[Cod. ZF0191]
Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, the oldest mining mine of Sapphires is the origin for this beautiful pair of blue sapphires of over one carat of
...Price: € 310,00
Pair of Blue Sapphires, drop cut, 0.92 ct tot.
[Cod. ZF0188]
Nice point of blue for these two Ceylon Sapphires with a refined pear cut ideal for a pair of pendants. Bright and bright crystal. Ideal
...Price: € 295,00
Blue Sapphire, oval cut, 3.00 ct (IGI)
[Cod. ZF0207]
Richly multifaceted and well proportioned, the oval cut of this beautiful specimen of Ceylon Sapphire of three exact carats, lets you easily imagine the creation
...Price: € 2.950,00
Blue Sapphire, cushion cut, 5.01 ct
[Cod. ZF0181]
An exceptional weight, combined with the most refined cuts, a sophisticated cushion from particular proportions, makes this beautiful Sapphire Ceylon a great choice. The natural
...Price: € 3.420,00
Blue Sapphire, oval cut, 1.79 ct
[Cod. ZF0164]
An oval from magnificent proportions, a good shade of blue, intense and bright at the same time, a good clarity are the features that make this
...Price: € 1.790,00
Blue Sapphire, oval cut, 2.83 ct
[Cod. ZF0183]
Protagonist of innumerable citations in the sacred texts of every religion, as well as of innumerable legends of close and distant traditions, the Blue Sapphire
...Price: € 2.490,00
Blue Sapphire, oval cut, 3.58 ct
[Cod. ZF0171]
A brightness beyond the ordinary and a transparent and luminous crystal light up this beautiful oval Sapphire of 3.58 cts. Beautiful proportions and a fascinating
...Price: € 3.959,00
Blue Sapphire, oval cut, 3.11 ct
[Cod. ZF0161]
A extraordinary blue, a well-made oval from harmonious proportions, a major size and a crystal pure and naturally bright: for those who want to create a jewel
...Price: € 5.295,00
Blue Sapphire, drop cut, 3.10 ct
[Cod. ZF0160]
An exceptional weight makes this beautiful blue sapphire a prestigious choice. Well-proportioned drop cut, excellent point of blue, intense and bright at the same time, crystal
...Price: € 5.195,00
Blue Sapphire, cushion cut, 3.02 ct
[Cod. ZF0157]
An extraordinary, clear, lively, brilliant blue on a refined cushion cut with excellent proportions combines to an exceptional size for this magnificent Sapphire from Ceylon of
...Price: € 6.140,00
Blue Sapphire, heart cut, 3.66 ct
[Cod. ZF0153]
For those looking for extraordinary and uniqueness, this gorgeous Sapphire is the right choice. The intense and vivid blue combined with the enchanting heart cut,
...Price: € 6.590,00
Blue Sapphire, cushion cut, 3.03 ct
[Cod. ZF0152]
A deep and intense color and a cut between the cushion and the oval shape make this beautiful Sapphire of over three carats a choice
...Price: € 3.160,00
Sapphire
The blue variety of the corundum species is called sapphire. Its name probably derives from the Latin but some say it could take its meaning from the Hebrew word Sappir which means “the most beautiful thing”.
It was clear that Ruby and Sapphire were two varieties of corundum not sooner than in 1800 and from then, the red variety is called ruby while only the blue is called Sapphire. All the other colours in which this gemstone comes should by definition be called corundum but in common jargon nowadays all colours, apart from red, are defined as the colour followed by Sapphire .Therefore we call them violet sapphires, yellow sapphires, green sapphires and so on.
Sapphire colours are due to a range from iron-titanium for the blue to vanadium for the violet and different combinations with chrome for other colours
Only the best of blue
Quando si parla di zaffiro e basta si parla di blu primario. Un’altra tonalità secondaria può essere il viola il quale può dare un effetto setoso alla gemma ma assolutamente da evitare anche un accenno di verde il quale sarebbe estremamente peggiorativo nella valutazione della gemma. In conclusione possiamo dire che le pietre più quotate tendono alla massima uniformità di blu.
Other colours of Sapphire (Fancy Sapphires)
When talking about Sapphires, one speaks of primary blue. Another secondary shade could be violet which can give a silky effect to the gemstone but even a hint of green is definitely to be avoided because it will be extremely detrimental in the evaluation of the gemstone.
In conclusion we can say that the most valuable gemstones tend to be those with the maximum uniformity of blue.
Corundum can be found in almost every possible colour; it depends on the chromofore or coloured element that characterises the hue. As we said, all are generically called Sapphires apart from the red ruby but their rarity and value can be variable.
Sapphire Padparadscha, whose orangey-pink colour has been associated with lotus flowers, is a very rare variety that is mined in Sri Lanka. Other than knowing their origin, a highly accurate classification of the colour is required to grade them as Padparadscha. They need to have both a rose and orange hue and if the colour is too dark it can lose its classification as Padparadscha. It is advisable to have the gemstone certified in this case too.
Birthstone of September
