Blue Sapphire is a highly sought-after gemstone that has captivated people’s imaginations with its breathtaking blue hues. According to ancient lore, Blue Sapphire brings spiritual enlightenment, inner peace, wisdom, insight, and the discernment to choose what’s right. This gemstone is also known for its impressive durability, as it belongs to the corundum species and has a hardness rating of 9. Blue Sapphire is the birthstone for September and is also known as the gemstone for the 45th wedding anniversary. It is sourced from various countries, including Australia, Cambodia, East Africa, India, Kashmir, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and the United States. Some Blue Sapphires are subjected to heat treatment to enhance their color and clarity, which is a common practice in the gemstone industry.
Blue Sapphire
Corundum
Hardness: 9 mohs scale
Enhancements: Heating
Locations: Australia, Cambodia, East Africa, India, Kashmir, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United States
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Quality Guidlines
- B: Dark navy, little or no color zoning; slightly included; good cut
- A: Medium to dark navy, little or no color zoning; slightly included; good brilliance; good cut; good polish
- AA: Medium navy to royal blue; eye clean; good brilliance; good cut; good polish
- AAA: Medium navy to royal blue; eye clean; good brilliance; excellent cut; excellent polish
- Commercial: Commercial quality; variation in color; included
- Ceylon B: Medium to dark blue; little or no color zoning: good cut; good polish
- Ceylon A: Medium light to medium blue, little or no color zoning; good cut; good polish
- Ceylon AA: Medium to medium dark blue, little or no color zoning; good cut; good polish
Care & Maintenance
Rated excellent for everyday wear. Avoid exposure to heat and contact with chemicals. To clean, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water, or clean in an at-home ultrasonic unit.
