Sapphire Jewelry
The perfect gift for any princess
The oldest jewel of the British Crown Jewels is a sapphire, originally owned
by King Edward the Confessor in the 11
th century.
And then, of course, there’s that other one.
Princess Diana’s engagement ring, which has been inspiring brides-to-be for
more than 25 years, was a
sapphire.
It’s no mystery why this rare and beautiful gem has been a favorite among
royals for so many centuries. Wear one and you’ll feel like a princess too.
Sapphire is the birthstone for lucky people born in September, but
this beautiful gemstone makes an unforgettable holiday gift or anniversary
surprise.
Color and pedigree
Most people think of sapphires as ranging from light to dark blue, sometimes
with a hint of green or violet. But there are other sapphires, called "fancies,"
which come in
pink,
white, yellow, purple or green. Many have
slight inclusions (tiny birthmarks), and most are enhanced with heat treatment,
which improves their color.
Southeast Asia and Madagascar are leading sapphire producers, as well as
Australia, Sri Lanka and Africa. We offer a selection of beautiful lab-created sapphires, which are made with the same minerals that Mother
Nature uses.
Taking them home
One reason sapphires are so prized is their legendary hardness. They rate 9
on the Mohs Hardness Scale, second only to diamonds. Their resistance to
chipping and breaking is excellent, so you can feel comfortable wearing them
every day.
Clean sapphire jewelry with liquid jewelry cleaner or just mild soapy
detergent and water. Ultrasonic cleaning is usually safe.
Sapphires are an excellent choice when…
You want to make someone feel like Queen for a Day. Sapphire jewelry has an
amazing ability to make someone feel royally beautiful — especially when it’s
enhanced with accent diamonds, and a beautiful setting. Since
sapphires are so durable, they’re perfect for jewelry that she’ll wear every
day.
Shop our wide selection of sapphire jewelry now to find the perfect gift. |
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