And later on, they were used medicinally- people believed they restored balance within the body and prevented unwanted thoughts. Word of the gorgeous gemstone quickly spread around the world- rulers from the Persian empire believed that the sky was painted blue with the reflection of sapphires.

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. Either way, the sapphire is special enough to consider it as the main attraction for your ring! One of the most important factors that determine the value of a sapphire is its color. 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. Classified as a precious stone, sapphire is one of the most sought-after colored gemstones in the world! One of the most famous sapphires is the “Star of India,'' which is an astounding 563.0ct.

Lab Grown Sapphire month had us thinking, although we love the other lab gemstones, the variety of color and beauty of the sapphire always steals our attention.

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