BLUE SAPPHIRES: THE ICONIC HUE
Blue sapphires are celebrated for their deep, velvety color — a shade that has come to symbolize wisdom, royalty, and enduring style. While most of today’s sapphires are mined from countries located within similar geographic regions, the most prized stones hail from the legendary Himalayan mountains in Kashmir. Long depleted from this location, a Kashmir sapphire is a collector’s dream.
Color is the defining factor for a blue sapphire: the richer and more vibrant the blue, the more valuable the gem. Treatments such as heat enhancement are common and accepted in the trade, but unheated sapphires with exceptional color and inclusion are true collector’s treasures. Every blue sapphire in our collection is chosen for its depth of color and timeless appeal.
FROM TOP LEFT TO RIGHT: 1) Bayco Fine Jewelry, Platinum Cushion-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Earrings 2) Long’s Signature, Platinum Cushion-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet 3) Long’s Signature, Platinum Asscher-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet 4) Bayco Fine Jewelry, Platinum Unheated Sapphire and Diamond Ring
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