

Sapphires with silky inclusions or of paler hues are often heat treated to achieve more even and intense colours. Australian sapphires are among the more affordable options and can be just as beautiful as the Ceylonese varieties. Deeply coloured natural sapphires are the most valuable of all sapphires. The value of sapphires depends on their clarity and the rarity of their colour. Sapphires, or corundum, are graded 9 on this same scale, and are thus very resistant to scratching and chipping and ideal for use in jewellery, particularly jewellery such as engagement and wedding rings that are worn daily. the ring Vintage Purple Engagement Rings Purple gems like amethyst sapphire. White gold, rose gold and yellow gold can all compliment a sapphire in a ring design as well.ĭiamonds are the hardest substance on earth, graded 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Purple Wedding Rings For Him Purple Wedding Rings For HimOur pieces are made. Sapphire gemstones suit a number of different ring designs, from modern solitaires and minimalist designs to vintage inspired and engraved, for men’s or women’s rings.

The most well-known type of sapphire is the blue sapphire, which can range in colour from deep royal blue (known as Australian blue) to light cornflower blue shades.

Rubies are red corundum, and all other corundum are known as sapphires.
