There's no better time to explore one of the most prized gemstones in the world: the sapphire. Best known for its regal blue hue, sapphire occurs in a stunning range of colours, each with its own unique character, rarity, and value.
And with our £30,000 plus gemstone giveaway (launches 18th) running until 17th November. Now’s the perfect moment to fall in love with sapphires all over again. Whether you're a jeweller, designer, or collector, understanding what makes coloured sapphires so valuable can help you choose the perfect gem or inspire your next masterpiece. So hopefully you will be a winner!
🌈The Many Colours of Sapphire
Sapphires belong to the corundum family, and aside from red corundum (which we call ruby), every other colour falls under the sapphire umbrella. Here's a look at some of the most sought-after hues:
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🔷 Blue Sapphire: The classic. From deep royal blue to vibrant cornflower, blue sapphires are timeless, durable, and associated with truth, loyalty, and nobility. Top stones come from Sri Lanka, Madagascar, and Kashmir (the latter being extremely rare and valuable).
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🩷 Pink Sapphire: Feminine, romantic, and increasingly popular in modern jewellery. Strong saturation and vivid pinks (especially those bordering on “Padparadscha”) are especially valuable.
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🍑 Padparadscha Sapphire: A rare peachy-pink to orangey-pink variety that’s among the most prized sapphires in the world. Its name comes from the Sinhalese word for “lotus blossom.” See the one we recently supplied to one of our clients for this stunning pendant.
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🍋 Yellow Sapphire: Bright and joyful, these stones are believed to attract prosperity and good fortune. Vivid yellows with minimal inclusions can command impressive prices.
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🟢 Green, Violet, and Teal Sapphires: These lesser-known colours have gained popularity in recent years. Teal sapphires, in particular, bridge the gap between classic and contemporary and are especially popular with bespoke jewellers.
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🤍 White Sapphire: A colourless variety that’s sometimes used as a diamond alternative but in its own right, it offers unique appeal for vintage and minimalist designs.
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🌈 Parti Sapphires: Featuring more than one colour in a single stone, often green and blue, parti sapphires are truly one-of-a-kind and impossible to duplicate. They’re a collector's dream, we also have some lovely unusual bi colour sapphires that aren’t blue!
Why Sapphires Are So Highly Valued
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💪 Hardness & Durability- With a Mohs hardness of 9, sapphires are second only to diamonds. This makes them ideal for everyday jewellery like rings and bracelets.
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✨ Colour Rarity -While blue is most common, the other colours, especially padparadscha and teal, can be far rarer and harder to match, increasing their allure and market value.
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🏛️ Symbolism & Sentiment -From medieval royalty to modern engagement rings, sapphires have always symbolised wisdom, virtue, and protection. Their timeless appeal makes them emotionally and culturally significant.
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🌍 Origin & Provenance -Stones from specific locations, like Kashmir, Burma, or Ceylon, carry historic prestige and often fetch premium prices.
Investment Potential -As demand grows for traceable, ethically sourced coloured gems, high-quality sapphires have proven to retain, and even increase, their value over time.
✨ Your Chance to Win a Piece of the Magic
Through our £30,000 gemstone giveaway, you could add a stunning sapphire or another fine gem to your collection. Whether you’re a hobbyist, collector or a professional jeweller, this is your chance to own a piece of natural beauty and lasting value.
Entry closes 18th November, so be sure to follow us, enter the competition, and stay tuned for more features on the gemstones in the spotlight! You can find out more about the competition here.
