The color blue immediately comes into the mind of most people when they hear or pronounce the word sapphire; however, it’s important to know that these beautiful gemstones actually come in a wide variety of colors. Due to the fact that blue sapphires are so popular throughout the world, blue is the only color that people should use to associate with the word sapphire. If the gemstone is of any other color, then that color should be utilized to describe its type. If, for example, you find a red sapphire that you want to get and its seller simply calls it a sapphire, he or she does not correctly names the gemstone.
Therefore, for the rest of this article, when you come across the word sapphire alone you can be sure that we’re talking about blue sapphires. Some of the most common words associated with sapphire that you might stumble upon are Kashmir, Sri Lanka, Cambodian, Australian and Burmese. Basically, these are just terms to describe the quality and color of the gemstone. If you want to buy a sapphire that is associated with one if these terms, you need to make sure that it actually comes from the specified source. It’s not uncommon for merchants deceive customers, especially in this business.
This is one of the most important reason why shopping online is superior – if you find a reliable source, you can be sure that what you buy is what you get. To better understand the different types of sapphires, here is a list that will explain the difference between the terms.
- Kashmir. These gemstones come in blue-like shades with very strong saturation. You can often hear it being described as having a velvety surface. The Kashmir sapphires are of the finest quality available, which makes them the most prized ones.
- Sri Lanka. The Sri Lanka sapphires are usually lighter in color and have a violet blue or regular blue hue. They are commonly added in pretentious jewelry designs as they have more sparkle.
- Cambodian. Cambodian sapphires come in shades that range between violet and green blue, which makes them appealing to many. These sapphires are also harder to find.
- Australian. Australian sapphires are commonly added to many cheap jewelry designs due to their lower cost. They come in a very dark tone; you will often hear the term inky-blue being used to describe them.
- Burmese. Burmese sapphires strongly resemble the Kashmir; however, there is a very subtle difference in their color saturation. These gemstones sometimes come in a darker tone, the term Royal Blue being often used to describe them.
Besides diamonds, sapphires are some of the most sought-after gemstones in the world. Here are two of the most popular jewelry products at the moment.
1.95 cttw 925 Sterling Silver 14K White Gold
This pendant is can be worn on just about any occasion and makes a perfect gift. If you like sapphires and silver, you’ll love this model!