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Gemstone Guide

About Sapphire Gemstone

Sapphire is corundum in every color except red — most famously the deep, velvety blue caused by trace iron and titanium, though fine sapphires also occur in pink, yellow, white and the rare pink-orange padparadscha hue. At 9 on the Mohs scale, sapphire is exceptionally hard and scratch-resistant, making it one of the most practical gemstones for daily-wear jewelry as well as one of the most collected. The finest blue sapphires have historically come from Kashmir, though Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Burma and Madagascar all produce natural sapphires of exceptional color and clarity. Many sapphires are heat-treated to improve clarity and intensify color, a standard, disclosed practice in the trade. Every natural sapphire in Jamsora's collection ships with an independent certificate confirming its authenticity, origin and any treatment, so you can buy a certified sapphire online with full confidence in what you're getting.