Sapphire Gemstone Guide

Q: Are there any interesting facts regarding Sapphire?

Sapphire is famous for the 543-carat 'Star of India and the 330 carat 'Star of Asia”.

The Sapphire is a heavenly corundum masterpiece that has stood as a premier global symbol of divine protection and timeless elegance for millennia. At Tivon, we select only the top 5% of loose gemstones to ensure every stone showcases an exceptional intensity of colour ranging from majestic royal blues to a breathtaking spectrum of rare fancy rainbow shades. Derived from the historic Hebrew word Shaddai meaning the Almighty, this remarkably hard and robust gemstone variety is celebrated by elite collectors for its unmatched light performance and deep symbolic faithfulness.

Read below to explore the famous Kashmiri and Ceylon geography, legendary record-breaking historical discoveries and essential care guidelines of this magnificent mineral treasure in our comprehensive Sapphire Gemstone Guide. Alternatively, explore our luxury Sapphire jewellery collection to discover breathtaking statement pieces including luxury Sapphire rings, exquisite Sapphire earrings, bold Sapphire pendants and stunning Sapphire bracelets, each designed to stand as a personal family legacy.

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About Sapphire

What colour is Sapphire?

Sapphire comes in variety of colours including blue, yellow, pink, orange, purple, green, red, rose and white.

Where is the name Sapphire derived from?

The name Sapphire is derived from the Hebrew word “Shaddai” meaning "The Almighty".

What is the symbolism of Sapphire?

Sapphire symbolizes harmony, friendship, loyalty, composure, trust, and faithfulness.

What gemstone family does Sapphire belong to?

Sapphire belongs to the Corundum gemstone family.

What anniversary does Sapphire represent?

Sapphire represents the 45th wedding anniversary.

Is Sapphire a birthstone?

Yes, Sapphire is a birthstone and it represents September.

Is Sapphire an investment-grade gemstone?

Yes, fine Sapphire is an absolute staple of the alternative physical asset market, offering centuries of documented global liquidity and steady capital value appreciation. Whether pursuing classic velvet blues or rare fancy varieties like Padparadscha, they are heavily targeted by high-net-worth investors. Please note - like all investments, values fluctuate with market conditions.

What is the hardness of Sapphire?

Sapphire is 9.0 on Moh’s Scale and therefore considered a very hard and very robust structure.

Are there any interesting facts regarding Sapphire?

Sapphire is famous for the 543-carat "Star of India and the 330 carat "Star of Asia”.

Does Sapphire have any inclusions ?

Inclusions don’t affect the quality of a Sapphire unless they decrease transparency or “life” i.e. vibrancy of the stone.

What is the cleaning procedure for Sapphire?

Sapphire is very durable due to its high hardness, making it easy to clean.

What are the value factors of Sapphire?

The value factors of Sapphire are its rarity, intensity of colour as well as its brilliance and the "life" of the stone. Size of the Sapphire is also a value factor.

The Corundum Family Spectrum

Sapphire belongs to the prestigious Corundum mineral family, sharing the exact same ultra-resilient structural DNA with a legendary sibling gemstone. While Sapphire encompasses an extraordinary palette of blue and fancy colours, this elite lineage is anchored by a single, intensely coveted red icon. Expand your gemological knowledge and explore its direct mineral twin:

Ruby: Discover the intense crimson fire, historical prestige, and extreme scarcity of corundum’s premier red gemstone in our Ruby Gemstone Guide.

The Investment Gemstone Set

Renowned globally for their extraordinary market stability, historical prestige and enduring liquidity, Sapphire is one of four elite gems that represent the pinnacle of fine jewellery portfolio building. Discover the distinctive histories and market profiles of other investment-grade gemstones:

Emerald: Explore the legendary, intense green fires of history’s most revered beryl in our Emerald Gemstone Guide.
Natural Coloured Diamonds: Uncover the absolute pinnacle of natural diamond rarity and saturated color in our Natural Coloured Diamonds Gemstone Guide.
Ruby: Uncover the fierce crimson passion and extreme scarcity of the corundum family’s crown jewel in our Ruby Gemstone Guide.
Tanzanite: Learn about the thousand-fold rarity and vibrant trichroic brilliance of Africa’s single-source treasure in our Tanzanite Gemstone Guide.