Sapphire belongs to the corundum family. Sapphire is a precious stone that comes in a wide variety of colors and shades, the best known being the blue variety, which has been widely exploited throughout history and in the world of jewelry.

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The word sapphire comes from the Greek “sappheiros” which means blue. There are also other derivatives of the name, from the Latin “sapphirus” or the Hebrew “sappir”, all with the meaning of blue.

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Sapphire has a long history, linked to numerous virtues and beliefs. The blue stone was mentioned in the Old Testament, where it is stated that the Tablets of the Law of Moses inscribed the thoughts of God with sapphires. Thus, this stone acquired an important symbolism, especially among Greeks and Romans, who associated the sapphire with heavenly and divine power. In addition, kings and queens were convinced that sapphires protected their owners from envy and evil. Among Egyptians and Romans, the sapphire was considered a sacred stone of Truth and Justice.

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Sapphire has always been associated with royalty and romance. In fact, sapphire has traditionally symbolized nobility, truth, sincerity and happiness. Multi-colored sapphires first came to prominence in the 1990s, thanks to discoveries in East Africa and Madagascar. These new discoveries increased the availability of multi-colored sapphires.

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Sapphire has always fascinated the world and remains just as fascinating today in the world of jewelry.

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Color: The most desirable color for sapphires is a deep, medium to dark blue. However, they can also occur in a variety of blues, including lighter, almost marine shades.
Other colors: Yellow, pink, green, violet, colorless black and padparadscha.

Hardness: Sapphires are extremely hard, ranking 9 on the Mohs scale.

Origin: Sapphires are found in various locations around the world, with notable deposits including Kashmir, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Madagascar, Australia and the USA.

Clarity: Like other gemstones, sapphires can range in clarity from completely transparent to opaque. Inclusions can affect the overall appearance and value of the gem, with transparent stones being the most highly prized.

Cut: Sapphires are cut in a variety of shapes, including oval, round, octagonal, and baguette cuts.

Value: The value of a sapphire depends on factors such as color, clarity, cut and size. Stones with intense color, well cut and good clarity fetch higher prices, especially those with a deep, intense blue hue.