Beyond Blue: What You May Not Know About Sapphires

There’s a reason sapphire has been treasured for centuries. That rich blue is hard to miss, especially when it catches the light.

But one of the things we love most about September’s birthstone is that there is much more to it than classic blue. Sapphires come in unexpected colors, offer impressive durability, and have a history that has kept them at home in fine jewelry for generations.

Sapphires Aren’t Just Blue

Blue may get most of the attention, but sapphires naturally occur in pink, yellow, green, purple, orange, and even colorless varieties.

These are often called fancy sapphires, and the range is part of what makes sapphire jewelry so interesting. You may love the gemstone without being a blue-jewelry person at all.

They’re Beautiful, but They Can Also Keep Up

Sapphire ranks 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness, second only to diamond. That makes it a strong choice for jewelry you plan to wear often, including rings, earrings, necklaces, and sapphire engagement rings.

It is a combination we always appreciate in fine jewelry: beauty with a little practicality behind it.

No Two Sapphires Feel Quite the Same

Color can vary dramatically from stone to stone, and factors like hue, tone, saturation, cut, and clarity all influence what you see.

That is also why sapphires are worth seeing in person. Put a few side by side and you may be surprised by which one catches your eye.

Come See Sapphire in Person

Whether sapphire is your September birthstone, you have always loved classic blue, or you are just discovering how many options there are, stop by Collections Fine Jewelry in Fort Worth and take a look around.

Our family loves helping clients compare gemstones, try something unexpected, and find the piece that feels right.

The best way to understand why sapphire has been loved for centuries is to see one sparkle for yourself.