Sapphire
Not only blue sapphires Sapphire is the finest blue gemstone but in nature it presents in many other beautiful colours, from pink 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 unheated stones are very rare! Less clarity more safety … how many synthetic ones!"
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Pink Sapphire, cushion cut, 1.05 ct
[Cod. ZF0243]
Corundum mineral has an infinite number of colors in nature; when it appears pure red it is called Rubino, otherwise it is called Zaffiro. In
...Price: € 475,00
Pair of Blue Sapphires, drop cut, 1.50 ct tot.
[Cod. ZF0224]
Beautiful pair of teardrop-shaped blue Sapphires suitable for creating a pair of pendant earrings in an ideal combination with the brilliant accent of white diamonds.
...Price: € 1.139,00
Blue Sapphire, drop cut, 0.80 ct
[Cod. ZF0212]
A nice blue point for this Teardrop-cut Sapphire from the prized Ceylon origin. Substantial carat and harmonious proportions make this gem suitable for creating elegant
...Price: € 390,00
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Blue Sapphire, heart cut, 1.20 ct
[Cod. ZF0148]
The most precious blue gem and the most romantic of cuts, perfect choice for those who want to seal a promise of love or celebrate
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€ 1.259,00 € 1.190,00
Price: € 875,00
Blue Sapphire, drop cut, 0.71 ct
[Cod. ZF0226]
For those looking for the value of an intense and vivid blue Sapphire at an affordable price, this small but beautiful specimen is the perfect
...Price: € 339,00
Blue Sapphire, oval cut, 2.03 ct
[Cod. ZF0229]
Over two carats of weight for this fine specimen of Blue Sapphire, which combines a beautiful deep and intense color point with a nice classic
...Price: € 2.139,00
Pair of Blue Sapphires, drop cut, 1.41 ct tot.
[Cod. ZF0213]
Beautiful blue for this precious pair of Sapphires with a refined teardrop cut that seems born to become the protagonist of an elegant pair of
...Price: € 1.049,00
Blue Sapphire, drop cut, 0.95 ct
[Cod. ZF0225]
Beautiful specimen of blue Sapphire from a teardrop cut just under one carat of weight. A magnificent point of color, a crystal clear and luminous
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Blue Sapphire, drop cut, 1.23 ct
[Cod. ZF0220]
A jewel with a charm that will go beyond fashions, authentically timeless, the one that will come to life from this splendid drop-shaped Sapphire. The
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€ 1.295,00 € 1.199,00
Blue Sapphire, oval cut, 2.18 ct
[Cod. ZF0227]
Over two carats for this magnificent blue Sapphire from the prized Ceylon mines. Among the most loved gems for classic and beyond fashion charm, the
...Price: € 2.259,00
Blue Sapphire, oval cut, 2.79 ct
[Cod. ZF0230]
Beautiful specimen of Blue Sapphire from the prized Ceylon origin and exceptional size. The classic oval makes this gem the perfect choice to give life
...Price: € 3.349,00
Blue Sapphire, oval cut, 1.10 ct
[Cod. ZF0214]
The crystal of this fine example of Sapphire over one carat with a classic oval cut is incredibly bright. It is easy to imagine the
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Pair of Blue Sapphires, drop cut, 2.10 ct tot.
[Cod. ZF0217]
Magnificent pair of blue sapphires with a refined drop-shaped cut and a beautiful color point, a bright blue, intense and brilliant at the same time.
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Orangy red Sapphire, heart cut, 0.77 ct
[Cod. ZF0218]
The most romantic of cuts, the liveliest of colors, a beautiful intense and vivid orange red for this beautiful example of African Sapphire. For dimensions
...Price: € 396,00
Blue Sapphire, cushion cut, 3.48 ct
[Cod. ZF0222]
Cushion cut of rare beauty, for this magnificent blue sapphire of almost three carats and a half from the crystal exceptionally clear and brilliant. A
...Price: € 6.289,00
Blue Sapphire, drop cut, 1.39 ct
[Cod. ZF0221]
A drop with slightly elongated proportions, perfect for creating a glamourous pendant, for this beautiful specimen of blue Sapphire of the valuable Ceylon origin. Thanks
...Price: € 1.359,00
Blue Sapphire, round cut, 0.54 ct
[Cod. ZF0232]
The particular round cut of this beautiful blue Sapphire will give the jewel an unmistakable personality. Nice blue point, intense and vivid.
...Price: € 239,00
Blue Sapphire, drop cut, 1.10 ct
[Cod. ZF0219]
The very special proportions of the drop cut of this magnificent Sapphire, make it a gem of great personality. Beautiful blue point, extremely bright and
...Price: € 998,00
Blue Sapphire, octagonal cut, 4.59 ct (IGI)
[Cod. ZF0174]
Stone of excellence, this magnificent blue Sapphire with a refined octagonal cut and a respectable size. Supplied complete with IGI gemological certificate and sealed in
...Price: € 5.990,00
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
