Blue Sapphire
Blue Sapphire is a specific variety of the corundum family, distinguished by its deep, bewitching blue color. This type of sapphire is particularly prized for its rich color and exceptional durability. The main sources of top-quality Blue Sapphires are Sri Lanka - Ceylon, Madagascar and Burma. Blue Sapphire is often the preferred choice for high-end jewelry, including engagement and anniversary rings, because of its timeless beauty.
Blue Sapphire is a specific variety of the corundum family, distinguished by its deep, bewitching blue color. This type of sapphire is particularly prized for its rich color and exceptional durability. The main sources of top-quality Blue Sapphires are Sri Lanka - Ceylon, Madagascar and Burma. Blue Sapphire is often the preferred choice for high-end jewelry, including engagement and anniversary rings, because of its timeless beauty.
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Blue sapphires come in a variety of hues, each with its own allure and market.
The"Cornflower" color is one of today's most popular, offering a deep blue hue that is neither too light nor too dark, capturing the essence of the summer sky.
Royal Blue" remains a timeless classic, with a deep shade comparable to navy blue, evoking elegance and nobility.
Ceylon Blue", specific to Sri Lankan sapphires, is also highly sought-after for its luminosity and softness, reminiscent of the clarity of tropical waters.
Finally, "Kashmir Blue", characteristic of sapphires from this region, is distinguished by a deep, silky blue with a slight hint of violet, like a starry night. Other stones, such as spinel, can vary from blue to violet.
Each color has its own specificities and its own price segment. Kashmir Blue", for example, can reach new heights in terms of value due to its rarity and high demand, while "Ceylon Blue" is appreciated for its availability and universal appeal.At Bonnot Paris, we understand the importance of these shades and are committed to guiding you to the choice that best suits your jewelry project, ensuring impeccable quality and provenance.
Blue-gray sapphire is a relatively rare variety of sapphire. It generally comes from Madagascar or Ceylon. It is a genuine sapphire, with various elements creating the pigmentation that reacts to light and gives an original color.
Less saturated shades range from mouse-gray blue sapphire to slightly chrome, turquoise or darker. Many of these sapphire-blue stones possess an aura of mystery or exoticism. Traditionally, a blue sapphire wedding band is in white or yellow gold. A blue-grey sapphire ring is more often in white gold. The softness of blue-grey sapphire also complements rose gold. Blue-gray sapphire has the same meaning as blue sapphire, but its more neutral hue seems to reinforce the impression of balance and peace.
Blue sapphire, a member of the corundum family like ruby, is famous for its captivating blue color, which ranges from luminous light blue to deep, saturated blue. This range of blues is the result of traces of elements such as iron and titanium in the mineral's crystalline structure. The concentration and distribution of these elements are what give sapphire its specific hues.
Blue sapphires can have inclusions, as can all colored gems, but they are generally purer than emeralds or rubies, with fewer visible inclusions. Blue sapphires without visible inclusions are extremely rare and highly sought-after.
Blue sapphire's hardness is 9 on the Mohs scale, making it ideal for use in jewelry, as it resists scratches and daily wear. It is a particularly prized stone for engagement rings and other jewelry intended to be worn frequently.
Heat treatment is commonly used to improve the clarity and color of blue sapphires. While this does not adversely affect the quality of the stone, it can influence its price. An untreated blue sapphire will generally be more expensive than a treated one, due to its rarity and natural state.
At Bonnot Paris, we are committed to providing blue sapphires of the highest quality. We carefully select our stones to ensure they have the best color and clarity characteristics, making every piece of jewelry we create not only beautiful but also of exceptional quality. Our gem experts work directly with global sources to obtain blue sapphires without intermediaries, guaranteeing the highest level of traceability and quality for our customers.
Blue sapphire has long been associated with wisdom, dignity and loyalty. A symbol of fidelity and sincerity, this gem is often chosen to celebrate engagements or wedding anniversaries, particularly the 45th, known as the sapphire anniversary.
The durability and timeless beauty of sapphire reflect the qualities of a successful marriage that has stood the test of time. Giving a blue sapphire-set jewel for a wedding anniversary is a symbolic gesture, marking the renewal of vows and the ongoing commitment between partners.
Blue sapphire is mined in many countries, each with its own reputation and special features:
Sri Lanka :
Sri Lanka remains the leading supplier of blue sapphires on today's market, with centuries of extraction. The emblematic shade of these gems is called"Ceylon Blue".
Madagascar : Today, this island has become the second largest source of sapphires, renowned for the high quality of its stones. However, supply is sometimes hampered by government moratoria on exports.
Kashmir: Although less well known to the general public, this region has produced some of the world's most sumptuous sapphires. Production here is now anecdotal, giving these gems exceptional rarity.
Australia: Sapphires are mined mainly in New South Wales and Queensland. Blue sapphires are also found in Burma, Thailand and Montana in the USA, each offering unique characteristics that enrich the global market for these gems. See all our sapphires for purchase.
The value of blue sapphire varies considerably according to several key criteria: color intensity, clarity, weight, origin and rarity.
It's crucial to note that the price of sapphire increases exponentially with its weight, as the larger the stone, the rarer it is. For example, a good-quality 1-carat heated blue sapphire will cost around €1,000 per carat, while a 3-carat blue sapphire of equivalent quality will cost around €2,000 per carat.
Heat treatment also has a major influence on the price of blue sapphires. Indeed, an unheated stone will cost around 30% more for stones of 1 to 2 carats, and this price can be multiplied by 10 or more for higher weights.Today, the most expensive and also rarest blue sapphires come from Kashmir. The finest of these are traded at tens of thousands of dollars per carat. In 2021, a 27-carat Kashmir blue sapphire sold at auction for 2.1 million euros.
Other popular and much more affordable blue sapphires come from Sri Lanka and Madagascar, which offer very good quality. In this case, for a stone of the same quality, a blue sapphire from Sri Lanka will be more expensive than a blue sapphire from Madagascar.
Bonnot Paris will help you choose the most beautiful blue sapphire to suit your budget and your unique jewelry project. Please do not hesitate to contact us.
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