sapphire

Blue is the gemstone color most popular with consumers. Although sapphires come in many colors, they’re most well-known as blue gems, so these…

Since the supply of fine quality rubies and sapphires is limited, many techniques have been developed to enhance their appearance. In fact, no…

If you deal in expensive gemstones, you should invest in some simple ruby and sapphire grading tools. To attract customers and keep them happy,…

People have highly prized sapphires for ages. Their beauty and hardness make them ideal choices for jewelry. The demand for sapphires, however,…

The distinction between ruby and sapphire is more nebulous than most people realize. These gems are the same mineral: corundum. Color is the only…

What’s the difference between rubies and pink sapphires? According to one old joke, that depends on whether you’re the buyer or the seller.…

Sapphire symbolism encompasses diverse subjects in many cultures. Traditionally, people have prized these gems for their celestial blues and…

Vivid blue hues and spectacular stars define some of the world’s most famous sapphires. But the history behind these stones is fascinating,…

Montana, the Treasure State, produces nearly all of the sapphire in the United States. With rich cornflower blue Yogo sapphires and fancy-colored…