WORKSHOP | Sapphire Gemstones

TEAL

A lesser-known gemstone, blending deep ocean blue and vivacious green, makes it a stunning and rare gemstone, perfect for a unique engagement ring, earrings, or necklace.

Montana Teal

A unique variety of sapphire found in Montana, USA, known for its captivating blend of blue and green hues, often with hints of yellow or grey.

Mint Green

A type of green sapphire known for its light, refreshing green hue, often with hints of blue or yellow, resembling the colour of mint leaves. They are a rarer variety of sapphire, valued for their unique colour and durability, which is in part due to the presence of iron within the sapphire's crystal structure. 

Vivid Green

They are a rare and captivating variety of sapphire.  They get their green colour from the presence of iron. Their colour can range from light mint to deep forest green, offering a diverse range of hues. 

It has a pale yellow hue, often resembling a lemon. Light yellow sapphires are known for their durability and brilliance. They can be found in various locations, including Sri Lanka, Madagascar, and Australia. 

Canary Yellow

Known for its vibrant, pure yellow colour, similar to a canary bird. Highly valued for their intense, consistent colour, they are often considered the most desirable shade of yellow sapphire as they exhibit a bright, pure yellow hue, with medium to high saturation, and without any brownish or greenish tints. 

Pink

Known for their pink colour and prized for their beauty and durability. Pink sapphires come in various shades, from pale pink to intense magenta, and are popular choices for jewellery, especially engagement rings. 

Hot Pink

If unheated, hot pink sapphires can demand a very high price. Heating usually enhances the colour of sapphires. The intense hot pink colour is scarce in natural, unheated sapphires.

Fuchsia Pink

A vibrant, dark pink variety of sapphire, often described as a deep, saturated reddish-purple. They are considered a more intense and darker shade of pink. They can appear reddish or purplish depending on the lighting and surrounding colours. These sapphires are highly sought after.

Deep Purple

A rich, intense purple colour, ranging from deep violet to plum hues. They can exhibit colour-changing properties, appearing violet under daylight or fluorescent light and purple or blue under incandescent light. 

Lilac

Primarily found in Sri Lanka and Madagascar, but less frequently in Tanzania, Kenya, and Myanmar. The mixes of purple-blue and pink are found in tone ranges from light pastels to richer and saturated shades. These are almost always untreated.