Blue Sapphires

Blue sapphires are the most iconic and sought-after variety of sapphires, celebrated for their rich, velvety blue hues that range from deep navy to vibrant cornflower. Their captivating color is primarily due to traces of iron and titanium within the mineral corundum. The most prized blue sapphires often exhibit a vivid, medium to deep blue with excellent clarity and brilliance, a quality famously seen in stones from Kashmir, Sri Lanka (Ceylon), and Myanmar (Burma).

Renowned for their timeless elegance, blue sapphires have adorned royalty and nobility for centuries. One of the most famous examples is the sapphire engagement ring worn by Princess Diana and now Catherine, Princess of Wales. Symbolically, blue sapphires represent wisdom, loyalty, and truth, making them a meaningful choice for engagement rings and other fine jewelry.

Thanks to their exceptional hardness (9 on the Mohs scale), blue sapphires are durable enough for everyday wear, offering both beauty and strength. Their allure, legacy, and symbolism continue to make them one of the most cherished gemstones in the world.