Sapphires and Sapphire Jewelry

Rubies are red, sapphires are blue, here's a bit of info, from me to you - sapphires are not just blue! They actually come in a whole bunch of colors, all but red, because a red sapphire would be a ruby.

Sapphire jewelry, of course, are most popular in blue since people already have other favorite gems in non-blue color categories. Places where good sapphires are found include Kashmir, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Tanzania, Madagascar, Australia, and Montana. Write that down so you can go dig for your own sapphires someday.

It's the birthstone for September, and recommended for the 5th, 23rd, and 45th wedding anniversaries.

Sapphires symbolized honesty, faithfulness, and truth for thousands of years. As with rubies, it is also a favorite gem for crown jeweling purposes.

When shopping for sapphire jewelry, one should look for the 4 C's like a diamond. Make sure the one you buy has good cut and is of a decent carat weight for your money's worth. They are often heat treated to improve color and clarity. The most favorable color for a sapphire is the vivid, intense, medium blue that should hold it's hue under all different types of light.

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