Word of the gorgeous gemstone quickly spread around the world. Sapphires were discovered in Kashmir around 1881 when a landslide high in the Himalayas exposed a large pocket of blue crystals. Though blue is the most popular color of the sapphire, it is also available in other hues- we have pink and champagne! In general, sapphires with the most intense color, like deep blue, are regarded to be the most valuable. One of the most important factors that determine the value of a sapphire is its color. Either way, the sapphire is special enough to consider it as the main attraction for your ring!
However, you may be more familiar with the famous Princess Diana Engagement Ring (worn by Kate Middleton today) that has a 12.0ct blue sapphire center stone with a halo of diamonds, or maybe you think of Elizabeth Taylor’s sapphire engagement ring. One of the most famous sapphires is the “Star of India,'' which is an astounding 563.0ct.
Lab gemstones, the variety of color and beauty of the sapphire always steals our attention.Ĭlassified as a precious stone, sapphire is one of the most sought-after colored gemstones in the world! Lab Grown Sapphire month had us thinking, although we love the other
