

Royal blue, Cornflower blue, Peacock blue are the mostly commonly preferred due to their vivid colors. These should be classified differently and priced accordingly. Sapphires that have secondary colors that are significant should be classified “greenish-blue” or “purplish-blue” “violet” etc. If a sapphire is to be called blue, it must not have more than 15% secondary color tones within the stone such as yellow, green or purple. A sapphire that is black should not be called a blue sapphire this is a commercial quality stone. Royalty gives sapphires over diamonds as engagement rings because they are known to be far rarer than diamonds.īlue sapphires come in various hues from very light pale baby blue to a very rich royal blue. Still today, Blue sapphire is the most well-known and in demand colored gemstone. They have been the prized possessions of emperors, kings, queens and collectors for thousands of years. Blue sapphires are the most popular and sought after type of sapphire. For thousands of years fine sapphires have been found in this special place. Sri Lanka (formally called “Ceylon”), is still the top producer for fine gemstones in the world.
