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PINK SAPPHIRE • All women, and quite a few guys, love the color pink. For too long, people have been a little shy to admit it. These days, pink sapphire engagement rings are the most sought after choice besides the traditional blue sapphire. Color themes for weddings have all turned towards various shades of pink in the past years and the trend is going strong. We can’t think of a better way to compliment this wave of enthusiasm for pink color than with pink sapphires! One factor driving this demand has been the surge in brides choosing a ‘blush themed wedding and wedding gown’. The light rosy shade has become very popular, especially in wedding dresses. Many women love the look of pink diamonds, although the price tag is seriously daunting and out of reach for most people. We know that pink sapphires are the perfect choice for these brides. Pink sapphires are the close relation of red rubies, they are actually the same stone! The only distinction that separates a red ruby from a pink sapphire is the gemologist’s color grade.
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PINK SAPPHIRE• All women, and quite a few guys, love the color pink. For too
long, people have been a little shy to admit it. These days, pink sapphire engagement rings are the most sought after choice besides the traditional blue sapphire. Color themes for weddings have all turned towards various shades of pink in the past years and the trend is going strong. We can’t think of a better way to compliment this wave of enthusiasm for pink color than with pink sapphires! One factor driving this demand has been the surge in brides choosing a ‘blush themed wedding and wedding gown’. The light rosy shade has become very popular, especially in wedding dresses. Many women love the look of pink diamonds, although the price tag is seriously daunting and out of reach for most people. We know that pink sapphires are the perfect choice for these brides. Pink sapphires are the close relation of red rubies, they are actually the same stone! The only distinction that separates a red ruby from a pink sapphire is the gemologist’s color grade. That means pink sapphires can be dark pink (in other words, light red), or light pink, purplish pink, or even orangey pink like rare Padparadscha sapphires.
• Pink sapphires have become more available since new deposits were found in Madagascar in the late 1990s. Until that time, pink sapphires were considered exceptionally rare since they were only found in a few locations around the world, the most popular locations being Sri Lanka, Myanmar and East Africa.
• In most instances, the origin of a sapphire doesn’t affect its price, and for the pink sapphire mark origin is not a factor in price or desirability.
WHICH COLOR PINK?• Pink sapphires, like any other sapphire color come in a
great range. Intense magenta to the ever popular light pink, known as ‘baby pink’.. Some are more purple while some are more red. Highly saturated medium or medium dark pink tones are probably best, but it is really up to the individual which tone they prefer.
• In today’s market, the most coveted pink sapphire colors are saturated purplish red hues with a medium tone – these are often described as “hot pink” or “bubble-gum pink.”.
HOW DOES CUT AFFECT THE COLOR?
• cut is extremely important to your choice in a pink sapphire, especially when dealing with any stone over 1 carat. The cut allows light and color to shine through at their very best to enhance the beauty of the stone.
• Cut is of particular importance in lighter colored stones, as it is going to be the main factor affecting how your sapphire sparkles. If the cut is poor, the stone will look dull and lifeless. Skilled cutters will take all of this into consideration, as well as how inclusions appear in the stone, since inclusions will also be more apparent to the naked eye with lighter colored stones.
• Pink sapphires have become more widely available since new deposits were found in Madagascar in the late 1990s. Until that time, pink sapphires were considered exceptionally rare since they were only found in a few locations around the world including Sri Lanka and Myanmar.
• Eye-clean, untreated stones are available on the market, but the majority of these have had their clarity enhanced by heat treatment. Because pink sapphires are rare, stones half a carat or more are not cut into calibrated sizes. Instead, each stone is cut to retain as much of the rough as possible, meaning that most are given a mixed cut.
WHERE CAN THEY BE FOUND?• Madagascar is truly the leader of pink sapphires
today. The quantity and quality are unrivaled by any other source. Small sapphires under 1 carat size are common, with most crystals having good clarity and uniform color. This makes it easy to identify a classic color associated with most Madagascar sapphires. Most of these pink sapphires have a medium vibrant pink color with an almost electric light reflection property.
• Beyond Madagascar, pink sapphires are most often found in Sri Lanka, Myanmar and the mines of East Africa.
• Continue with us as we next explore the bright and cheery world of Yellow Sapphires.
Pink sapphires have been exponentially increasing in popularity as a modern and extremely flattering colored gemstone. The color pink exudes femininity and delicacy, coupled with an inner resilience and strength. All the various shades of pink sapphires are also some of the most universally complementary to all skin tones.
WHAT DO PINK SAPPHIRES SYMBOLIZE?
• They actually mean a lot of different things but the main one that tends to stand out and be referenced quite a lot is that the pink sapphire symbolizes compassion and love.
• It just makes sense with the stone being pink. • It just gives it a light, feminine look that is in line with the colors of pink or
red that are always associated with love.
IS PINK SAPPHIRE A PRECIOUS STONE?
• Pink Sapphire is a rare stone, but not as rare as some of the others.
• You’ll see this in a lot of rings and necklaces and some people choose pink sapphire overall jewelry, etc. because it’s more affordable but still gives that “wow” factor that they’re looking for.
HOW RARE ARE PINK SAPPHIRES?
• They are actually very rare and if you happen to own one, you’ve got a stone that a lot of people don’t.
• Depending on the cut and size of the stone, it can be in the hundreds of dollars as far as affordability goes but the larger the stone, it will increase in price quickly.
HOW CAN YOU TELL A PINK SAPPHIRE?
• Many people are fooled into buying stones that aren’t actually what they claim they are.
• To not have this issue, you need to test and see if the sapphire is actually a sapphire or not. In a pinch, the fog test will do.
• This is where you take the sapphire, hold it up to your mouth and breathe on it and cover it with fog.
• If the fog remains for several seconds, you should put the stone down and walk away because more than likely, it’s not real.
DO PINK SAPPHIRES FADE?
• Typically, no. There are some colors of sapphires that are more prone to feeding but pink usually isn’t one of them.
• If you are worried about it fading just make certain that you’re taking good care of it and storing it properly when not in use.
• If you’ve read this far, then you know more probably than you ever thought you’d know about pink sapphire jewelry.
• And that’s good news. But there are still a few more fun facts to share with you!
HOW DO YOU CLEAN PINK SAPPHIRES?
• Cleaning the pink sapphire is simple and doesn’t take much time at all.
• All you need is a little bit of warm water, some soap, and a soft toothbrush and you can scrub on it and make it shine in no time at all!
POPULAR OCCASIONS FOR PINK SAPPHIRES• 2019 has seen a trend among wedding and engagement rings: ditching the
traditional white diamond for a more out-of-the-box, colorful gemstone. • Just look at Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, or Victoria Beckham--all of them are sporting
untraditional, colorful gems. • Whether ornate or minimalist, color is in for wedding and engagement rings, and one
of the most popular choices is the pink sapphire.• Besides weddings, sapphire jewelry is also the traditional gift for the 5th and 45th
wedding anniversaries. • Everyone expects a blue sapphire, so why not surprise your loved one with a
blushing pink sapphire instead? • Sapphires also make the perfect birthstone gifts for those born in September. • Or, if you’re gift-shopping for a Taurus or Gemini, get them a precious pink sapphire,
THE PINK SAPPHIRE FROM A MINERALOGIST’S POINT OF VIEW
• Chemically, sapphires are aluminum oxide (as are rubies). Pink sapphires can include purple and orange shades--and all the other hues in between. However, we usually place the pink-orange stones in the category of the rare padparadscha sapphires. Sapphires can come in deep shades as well as lighter ones; the intensity of the stone’s color is caused by the amount of chromium contained in it.
• Sapphires are created in rocks rich in aluminum and poor in silicon. They form in table, columnar, bipyramidal, and other crystalline structures. And they often twin! (Don’t they say that two is better than one?) Sapphires are sought after for jewelry not only for their color, but also for their glassy luster, white streak, and hardness. In fact, only the diamond is harder than the sapphire. Sapphires are also pretty easy to take care of, so they’re a great gift for anyone. Just make sure to avoid acids, as these could damage your gemstone.
• Sapphires and rubies (both corundum) are close relatives of each other. Rubies, of course, sport their classic red hues, but are also found with varying intensity of color. Because they’re so close in composition, there’s a debate about whether a particularly light red-pink gemstone is a pale ruby or a pink sapphire. Scientists haven’t battled that one out yet, but in our CHORDIA JEWELS, you’ll find these lovely pink gems in the pink sapphire categories.
• This beautiful pink gemstone embodies all the elegance, tenderness, and beauty that you could want in a piece of jewelry. They’re loved for their subtlety and romantic aura and are therefore becoming a much more popular option for engagement rings, specifically, as well as gifts for any and all occasions.
• You can’t go wrong with pink sapphires--they suit all skin tones, whether darker or paler, and because they’re not as bold of a color as their blue counterparts, they’ll go well with any outfit you have in your closet. Pink sapphires pair well with all tones of gold, as well. Choose a rose gold setting to really bring out that fairytale feel. Or, set your pink sapphire in cool white gold to make the color pop and give it a polished look. Don’t forget your diamonds, too! Nothing accentuates your rosy gemstone like sparkling white diamonds.
• Pink sapphires make a great gift for those that have it all and for those that think outside of the box. A new quarry opened in Madagascar in 1990, making pink sapphires more readily available to the public; however, they are still pretty rare, since their color is so unique in nature. Even though they are rare, they’re quite reasonably priced, costing less than pink diamonds. Pink sapphires are the perfect choice for someone looking for that high-luxury, high-quality look without breaking the bank.
HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT STONE AND HOW TO TAKE CARE OF IT
• Similarly to other gemstones, pink sapphires are commonly treated with heat to remove some of the undesired color tones and to polish out any unevenness in the stone. Treating a stone with heat gives the stone a silkier luster and higher clarity, creating a gem that has a higher wow factor and will keep its shine for years to come.
• When we buy pink sapphires, we mainly decide which gemstone to choose according to our own taste and opinion. Unlike diamonds and their four C’s, sapphires don’t have a standardized way to qualify them. We make sure that all of the gemstones we use are of high quality, so that when you are browsing through our pink sapphire jewelry, all you have to worry about is what hue would look best on you.
• Taking care of your sapphires is not as demanding as it is with other gemstones, thanks to the sapphire’s hardness. Sapphires are difficult to scratch up, but they certainly don’t like temperature shocks. We recommend taking your jewelry off when you’re cooking or cleaning to protect it from these shocks or from getting dirt in it. If your sapphires do start looking a little less shiny than when you first put them on, don’t worry--just send them to us, and we’ll restore them to their former glory.
PINK SAPPHIRES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD
• Before 1990, pink sapphires were considered to be extremely rare. When the quarries in Madagascar opened that year, however, pink sapphires made their way out into the world and into our hearts.
• Most pink sapphires come from Madagascar, but there are also older quarries in Sri Lanka, Burma, and East Africa.
• Generally, the place of origin doesn’t affect the price like it might with other gemstones.
• Pink sapphires rose in popularity thanks in part to Queen Elizabeth II, who sports a brooch fit with a large, sparkling, rosy sapphire set into a flower of diamonds.
• She wore this brooch for her Christmas speech in 2013--check out the pictures for some pink-loving inspiration! Grace Kelly was also fond of pink sapphires; her floral jewels still inspire jewelry-makers and goldsmiths today.
