30/09/2025
Blue sapphires have been cherished for thousands of years, symbolizing nobility, fidelity and the heavens. Some of the finest blue sapphires come from Kashmir, Myanmar (formerly Burma) and Sri Lanka. With sapphires available in a wide range of blues, it’s easy to find one that suits your style.
Save this guide to September’s birthstone to help you choose the perfect sapphire for you.
COLOR: Royal and cornflower blue sapphires are the most valuable, but paler sapphires, greenish blue sapphires and bi-color sapphires are trendy options that can be more budget-friendly.
CLARITY: Sapphires are often heat treated to improve their color and clarity. Unheated sapphires are rarer and more valuable. Stones with more inclusions are sometimes polished into cabochons or star sapphires.
CUTTING STYLE: Commercial-quality sapphires are cut into calibrated shapes and sizes, while fine sapphires are cut into a variety of shapes to retain weight. Fantasy cuts are popular for paler sapphires.
CARAT WEIGHT: While sapphires can occur in remarkably large sizes, many tend to be overly dark, pale, or lacking in transparency. Fine sapphires that combine rich color with high clarity are rare in larger sizes.
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