YOUR GUIDE TO RARE BEAUTY

Discover the Beauty of

Sapphire

Explore the history, properties, and value of one of the world's most remarkable gemstones.

Sapphire, revered for centuries by royalty, symbolizes wisdom and loyalty. Its deep blue hues have made it a timeless choice for fine jewelry.

Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Madagascar, Australia, Thailand, USA

Chemical Formula

C₁₀H₁₆O

Luster

Vitreous (Glassy)

Refractive Index

1.76

Specific Gravity

3.95

Crystal System

Trigonal (Rhombohedral)

Hardness

Currently priced at

$500+

a Carat

Gemstones and minerals are classified into seven primary crystal systems based on their atomic structure.

The refractive index (RI) of a material measure how much light is bent, or refracted, when entering the material from another medium.

The specific gravity (SG) of a substance is a measure of its density compared to water.

A chemical formula shows the types and quantities of atoms in a molecule.