Natural Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphires and Diamond 1.85 cts TW set in 14KWG Ring (2024)

FAQs

Are pink sapphires as valuable as blue sapphires? ›

Pink sapphires are rarer and appear more like (very costly) pink diamonds. Still, they may not fetch as high a price as blue due to their lower popularity. For both shades, color is very important to price and value, with medium-dark blues and intense, saturated pinks considered the most valuable.

Inclusions: Lab-created sapphires can be flawless but natural sapphires often have flaws and inclusions. Use a microscope or a jeweler's loupe to examine the gemstone. A synthetic stone made with glass will have bubbles. Scratch: Sapphires rank a 9 on the Mohs Hardness Scale (second only to a diamond).

Most pink sapphires on the market today are heat-treated to improve their color and clarity. An untreated stone is rare and very valuable. In terms of budget, pink sapphires can vary widely in price, from $40 to $400 per carat, depending on the quality and source of the stone.

Sapphire lovers and pink gemstone enthusiasts will be pleased to hear about these stunning and unusual stones that have their own unique gleam and serve as an intriguing alternative to pink diamonds and pink emeralds. They also make terrific investment opportunities.

In terms of popularity and rarity, cornflower blue and royal blue sapphires are given the highest value. The most valuable sapphire is the very rare Padparadscha Sapphire in the colour combination orange-pink. In general one can say that lighter pastel colours are always cheaper than rare intensive sapphire colours.

In general, pink sapphires tend to be more expensive than some of the more common colored gemstones like amethysts, citrines, or peridots, but they are often more affordable than the highly prized gemstones like rubies, emeralds, and blue sapphires.

One of the telltale signs of a fake sapphire is bubbles. Bubbles are an indication that something is wrong with your sapphire. When a sapphire is fake, air bubbles will be trapped in the stone. Take a needle and poke it into the stone to determine if your sapphire is genuine.

Light Test

Turn out the lights in a room and shine a flashlight on the sapphire. It should reflect only the color of the stone. If it reflects other colors too, it is a fake.

Synthetic sapphires are created in a lab with specialised machinery. Look for flaws and inclusions in sapphires and . Natural Sapphires tend to have inclusions and some synthetic ones tend to have air bubbles. you can also perform a breath test to judge authenticity.

Pink sapphires signify love, elegance, compassion, power, strength, and wise judgment. These stones bring light and relaxing energy to the heart while strengthening emotions. It is said to help overcome depressive tendencies or the need to ponder emotional wounds of the past.

What is the rarest sapphire color? ›

Padparadscha Sapphires are the rarest of sapphires. These extremely rare stones are unknown to most, but when discovered usually become an absolute favorite. They are strikingly beautiful and almost no other colored stone compares to this unique mix of pink and orange.

Whilst gem quality diamonds are only sourced from relative nations, the overall supply of the stones surpasses those of sapphires. And pink sapphires, particularly the gem quality stone with rich hues are even rarer.

Tip #3: Conduct the Breath Test

This is one of the easiest ways to distinguish between a real and a fake gemstone. To perform this test, hold the stone close to your mouth and breathe on it. Next, count the seconds until the fog completely evaporates. Typically, pink sapphires take 1 to 2 seconds to clear up.

Take off your sapphire jewelry when applying lotion, using household cleaners, or showering to further avoid build-up.

The hues and saturation of pink sapphire are completely up to personal tastes. Some prefer a lighter pale pink stone because that's their favorite shade of pink. Another might prefer a hot pink stone. In the past, the most coveted pink sapphire colors were saturated purplish red hues with a medium tone.

The reason blue sapphires have always come with the highest prices is also related to their large sizes. A pink or a padparadscha can only fetch prices in a similar range if they weigh over 100 carats, but the existence of stones like that with exceptional color and clarity is very rare.

The special color combination of pink-orange or orange-pink is known as Padparadscha sapphire, the rarest sapphire color, and a special rarity. In addition, there are also "color-changing" as well as "two-color" sapphires.

Kashmir Sapphire; Kashmir sapphires are widely considered to be the most valuable and desirable sapphires in the world. They are named after the region of Kashmir, where they were first discovered in 1881.

Pink sapphire gemstones are extremely helpful in curing digestive issues and heart-related issues. Other astrological benefits of pink sapphire include a significant improvement in decision-making abilities due to emotional stability and better understanding. This often proves to be beneficial for most business people.