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Blue Sapphires
Royal Blue Sapphire
Of all of the precious sapphires, blue sapphires are the most popular and sought after type of sapphire. They have been a part of the jewelry collections of emperors, kings, queens and collectors for many years. Currently, it is the most well known and in demand colored gemstone.
Blue sapphires come in various hues from light blue to a very rich royal blue
Sapphires in various Shades of Blue
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Sapphires are mined in many places around the world but few locations produce fine qualities. The most dazzling and beautiful sapphires are mined from the same countries for thousands of years and few new deposits have been discovered in recent times.
The most recognized producer of fine blue sapphires is the country of Sri Lanka; or “Ceylon” as it is known within the trade (Ceylon was the original name of the country. It was changed to “Sri Lanka” upon gaining independence from the British).
The quantity and quality of blue sapphires coming from Sri Lanka is only rivaled by the royal blue sapphires found in Madagascar.
Madagascar Royal Blue Sapphires
Of all of the gemstones used together with white diamonds in engagement rings, blue sapphires may be the most dazzling and exquisite contrast to the icy white look of a well cut diamond.
For this reason, blue sapphires are incredibly popular in 3 stone engagement rings and designer diamond jewelry pieces.
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