Check Sapphire Quality Factors To Identify Real Sapphire

By Author: Vishnu Batwara
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Sapphires are astonishingly beautiful gemstones that have a rich history behind it. It is equally popular like the diamonds, emeralds and rubies. This lovely gemstone has been admired by people since ages. The Kings, Queens, royal members and other affluent people wore sapphire jewelries like sapphire rings, sapphire earrings and other pieces to show their pomp and gaiety. One interesting fact you should know is that sapphire was considered as the stone of protection and prophetic wisdom in the ancient period. The history has given a lot of importance to sapphires. Tradition has it that loose sapphire is accepted as the most sacred gemstone of all as Moses was given the Ten Commandments on sapphire tablets. Also the ancient people believed that our planet earth was embedded into a huge sapphire and that its reflection colored the beautiful sky. Many people also believe that this precious stone has many healing and calming properties.

Even today, people from all walks of life show a lot of interest in this dazzling ...
... colorful gemstone. This enticing stone symbolizes love, good fortune, wisdom and virtue. Sapphire is also associated with truth, honesty and faithfulness. It is commonly known as the stone of heaven. It is apt for couples who are going to get married. You will be surprised to know that the British Royal Family possesses a remarkable collection of sapphire jewelries that are really captivating. You can find amazing collection of sapphire and other gemstones with royalty all over the world. Apart from royalty, people who can spend money are opting for sapphire jewelry. In fact, sapphires are great for daily wear with excellent durability and they are nearly as hard as diamonds, which makes them quite difficult to chip or break. They are also really able to withstand heat, light, and dangerous chemicals making them perfect for everyday wear. Sapphire jewelry pieces such as sapphire rings, sapphire earrings, sapphire pendants and other pieces are creating ripples all over the world. One great point about sapphire is that sapphire is rated at 9 for hardness and durability whereas diamond is the best and it is rated at 10. This indicates that the sapphire is quite tough and you won’t believe that only other natural gemstone that could scratch a sapphire would be a diamond. As it is attractive and durable, you can use sapphire for jewelry making.

Finding a genuine or real sapphire can be an arduous task if you are a novice. You should first know the origin of the stone like from which country it has been sourced. You should check the sapphire quality factors. Then you should check the 4Cs of a gemstone like the cut, clarity, color and carat. Loose Sapphires come from a lot of countries such as Madagascar, Kashmir (India), Sri Lanka, Thailand, Africa, Australia, Myanmar, Cambodia to name a few. Color is certainly one of the most important factors when it comes to buying a pure gemstone. The hue of a stunning sapphire is what draws us in for a closer look and keeps us captivated and interested. You can be assured that you are getting a good quality gemstone when the color of the stone has the proper measurement of hue, tone, and saturation. Always make it a point to buy certified sapphire jewelry from a reliable online jewelry store.

Kim Garth graduated with Honors in English literature. She is an author, an artist and a gem enthusiast. When she isn’t reading fiction or scribbling about rubies and sapphires, Kim makes severe (and embarrassing) efforts to impress the clique of stray cats in her neighborhood.