Not surprisingly, in some cultures sapphires as more popular than diamonds as the center stone for engagement rings.

The word “Sapphire” comes from the Hebrew Sapir. Sapphires are most commonly blue, but also occur as yellow, purple, pink, orange and green. These non-blue stones are called “fancy sapphires.”

A Sapphire’s value is determined by the richness and purity color of its color.

Sapphire jewelry, of course, are most popular in blue but also occur as pink, purple, yellow, and green

It’s the birthstone for September and recommended for the 5th, 23rd, and 45th wedding anniversaries.

When shopping for sapphire jewelry, one should look for the 4 C’s like a diamond. Make sure the one you buy has good cut and is of a decent carat weight for your money’s worth. They are often heat-treated to improve color and clarity. The most favorable color for sapphire is the vivid, intense, medium blue that should hold its hue under all different types of light.

Variety of sapphire jewelry: sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces, sapphire earrings, sapphire bracelets, sapphire jewelry sets, sapphire chains, sapphire pendants, sapphire shirt brooches, sapphire tie clips.
Throughout history, the majority of the world’s sapphires were mined in Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Montana.