SAPPHIRE
According to Objet Dore, sapphire is the most special gemstone on earth
Besides being the birthstone of September , it is a royal, diverse and highly sought-after gemstone
Sapphire is luxurious, colorful, and extremely durable. It's the perfect gemstone for a special engagement ring or heirloom-worthy piece of jewelry. Discover why...
COLORS
Sapphire is derived from Sappheiros, which means "blue" in Greek. Blue sapphires are therefore the most popular.
What many don't know is that Sapphire is a multi-colored gemstone, from orange to yellow to pink and even green
Sapphire can also be bi-color, which means that multiple colors can be seen in one sapphire!
The playful color plays of the wonderful Sapphire are a joy to wear every time
PROPERTIES
Sapphire is the most beloved colored gemstone in the world, which is no surprise! Sapphire has unique characteristics...
Hardness
9 on the Mohs scale (Diamond = 10)
Sapphire is the strongest color gemstone on earth. This makes the sapphire very durable.
Scarcity
Very Scarce
Certain types of sapphires are very scarce, such as bi-color or padpardascha sapphires. The higher the quality, and at >2 ct per gemstone, sapphires are extremely rare.
FUN FACTS
Star Sapphires & Color-change
Sapphires can exhibit a unique play of light that mimics the shape of a star; this is called a star sapphire. There are also sapphires that exhibit different colors in natural and artificial light! You'll be surprised, but this is a natural phenomenon.
Anniversary's
Besides being great for engagement rings and being the birthstone for September, Sapphire is also the symbol for the 5th and 45th wedding anniversaries, making it a beautiful symbolic gift.
Corundum
Is the official name of Sapphire, but this name is only used for the group in which Sapphire falls together with Ruby
SELECTION
Sapphires are hand selected for the perfect match or that one special piece
Selecting special Sapphires is a matter of craftsmanship, a detailed eye and expertise about the Sapphire -
Objet Dore specializes in colored gemstones and is happy to advise you about the Sapphire
Discover the Sapphires in our collections or make an appointment to admire our loose gemstones
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