{"id":18657,"date":"2025-03-28T18:06:13","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T18:06:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/?p=18657"},"modified":"2025-03-28T18:08:04","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T18:08:04","slug":"the-sapphire-colors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/the-sapphire-colors\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to the Many Colors of Sapphires"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-16px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”4px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]

When\u00a0<\/span>you<\/span> think of sapphires, the image of a deep blue <\/span>gemstone <\/span><\/span>might be the first<\/span>\u2014and <\/span>perhaps the<\/span> <\/span>onl<\/span>y<\/span>\u2014<\/span>color<\/span> <\/span>that comes to mind<\/span><\/span>. However, sapphires are far more diverse than their iconic blue\u00a0<\/span>shade.<\/span> <\/span>The<\/span>se gemstones<\/span> b<\/span>elong to the corundum mineral family, <\/span>and their<\/span> assorted <\/span>colors are influenced by trace elements present during their formation<\/span><\/span>.<\/span> <\/span>Read on to <\/span>explore the<\/span> rainbow of <\/span>sapphire<\/span> colors <\/span>and what makes each variety unique.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-5px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#D6D6D6″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-30px|auto||auto||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_padding=”||34px|||”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blue-Sapphire-Earrings.jpg” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”Sapphire & Diamond Double Cushion Halo Drop Earrings in Yellow Gold” title_text=”Blue Sapphire Earrings” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ width=”76.1%”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin=”31px|||||” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Blue Sapphire Gemstones<\/h2>\n

Blue sapphire<\/span>s <\/span>are the classic and most well-known variety<\/span> of this gemstone<\/span>. <\/span><\/span>The intensity of the blue can range from a lighter cornflower blue to a velvety royal blue depending on its origin and the trace element<\/span>s<\/span> of <\/span>titanium and <\/span>iron present.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Ceylon (Sri Lankan) sapphires, for example, are renowned for their <\/span>light<\/span>, <\/span>bright <\/span>azure tones<\/span>,<\/span> <\/span>while sapphires from Kashmir and Madagascar are famed for their\u00a0<\/span>rich, <\/span>midnight blue <\/span>saturation<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Learn more about<\/span><\/span> this September birthstone in <\/span>its <\/span>guide<\/span><\/a> an<\/span>d explore <\/span>additional<\/span> blue gemstones in <\/span>our<\/span>\u00a0complete list<\/span><\/a>.<\/span> <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_text=”Shop Blue Sapphire Jewelry” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” button_url=”https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/sapphire-jewelry?jewelry_refinement_color=Blue” url_new_window=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin=”-14px|auto||auto||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#D6D6D6″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_padding=”36px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pink-Sapphires.jpg” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ alt=”Frederic Sage Pink Sapphire & Diamond Row Huggie Hoop Earrings in White Gold” title_text=”Pink Sapphires” width=”77%”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin=”31px|||||” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Pink Sapphire Gemstones<\/h2>\n

Pink sapphires<\/span> <\/span>are <\/span>likely <\/span>the<\/span> second most <\/span>sought-after <\/span>type of <\/span>sapphire<\/span>, <\/span>after<\/span> <\/span>blue.<\/span> <\/span>These gems are colored by\u00a0<\/span>deposits <\/span>of <\/span>chromium<\/span>,<\/span> <\/span>with <\/span>th<\/span>e<\/span> intensity of the pink\u00a0<\/span>varying<\/span> from <\/span>a <\/span>pale blush to vivid magenta.<\/span><\/span> <\/span>If pink sapphires speak to your heart, know that <\/span>they\u2019re<\/span> second<\/span>-to-none <\/span>in <\/span>scratch resistance (just behind diamonds)<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>making them a<\/span> roman<\/span>tic <\/span>and <\/span>resilie<\/span>nt <\/span>alternative for an <\/span>engagement<\/span><\/a> ring<\/a>. <\/span><\/span>Read\u00a0<\/span>more<\/span> about the other pink gemstones<\/a> we <\/span>offer<\/span> here<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_text=”Shop Pink Sapphire Jewelry” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” button_url=”https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/sapphire-jewelry?jewelry_refinement_color=Pink” url_new_window=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin=”21px|auto||auto||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#D6D6D6″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-20px|auto||auto||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Yellow-Sapphire-2.jpg” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ alt=”Yellow Sapphire 4 Stone Square Stud Earrings in White Gold” title_text=”Yellow Sapphire” width=”84.6%” custom_margin=”-37px|||||”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_margin=”14px|||||”]

Yellow Sapphire Gemstones<\/h2>\n

Sapphires can display <\/span>a spectrum of <\/span>radiant<\/span> <\/span>yellow<\/span>s<\/span>, from<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>pastel <\/span>lemon<\/span> <\/span>to <\/span>deep<\/span> gold. <\/span><\/span>These sunny gems owe their yellow <\/span>coloration<\/span>\u00a0to\u00a0<\/span>the presence<\/span> <\/span>of<\/span> iron within the crystal structure.<\/span> Many yellow sapphires undergo heat treatment to enhance <\/span>both <\/span>their color and clarity. The process of heating the sapphire a<\/span>t <\/span>high temperatures<\/span> <\/span>i<\/span>ntensif<\/span>ies<\/span> the yellow by stabili<\/span>zing the<\/span> iron within the crystal. <\/span>While this treatment <\/span>doesn’t<\/span> alter the inherent color caused by the iron, it <\/span>does impr<\/span>ove\u00a0the sapphire’s brilliance and depth.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_text=”Shop Yellow Sapphire Jewelry” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” button_url=”https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/sapphire-jewelry?jewelry_refinement_color=Yellow” url_new_window=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin=”-43px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”75px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#D6D6D6″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-1px|auto||auto||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Orange-Sapphire.jpg” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”Round Orange Sapphire Bezel Set Stud Earrings in Yellow Gold” title_text=”Orange Sapphire” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ width=”76.8%” custom_margin=”-33px|||||”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Orange Sapphire Gemstones<\/h2>\n

The <\/span>vivacity <\/span>of o<\/span>range sapphires<\/span> <\/span>is<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>unlike any other <\/span>orange-colored stone on the market<\/span>.<\/span> Citrine comes close, but it <\/span>doesn\u2019t<\/span> <\/span>quite produce <\/span>the fiery <\/span>glow<\/span>\u00a0so unique <\/span>t<\/span>o orange sapphires.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>P<\/span><\/span>adparadscha<\/span> sapphires<\/span>\u2014<\/span>named after the lotus flower<\/span>\u2014<\/span>possess<\/span> a perfect blend of pink and orang<\/span>e<\/span> <\/span>that <\/span>earns them the title of the rarest type of sapphire.<\/span> If <\/span>you\u2019re<\/span> fortunate enough to own one, you hold a true masterp<\/span>iece. Refer to our gemstone cleaning guide<\/a> for care tips for your sapphires.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_text=”Shop Orange Sapphire Jewelry” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” button_url=”https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/sapphire-jewelry?jewelry_refinement_color=Orange” url_new_window=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin=”-4px|auto||auto||” min_height=”61.3px” custom_padding=”36px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#D6D6D6″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-24px|auto||auto||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Green-Sapphire.jpg” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”Pear Shaped Green Sapphire & Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in White Gold” title_text=”Green Sapphire” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ width=”78.4%” custom_margin=”8px|||||”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin=”31px|||||” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Green Sapphire Gemstones<\/h2>\n

What makes green sapphires so special is their subtlety. <\/span><\/span>Unlike <\/span>the intense<\/span>,<\/span> vivid green of emeralds,<\/span> green sapphires <\/span>showcase<\/span> a more muted palette, <\/span>which may include blu<\/span>ish <\/span>or yellowish tints. The<\/span>ir<\/span> color is <\/span>shaped <\/span>by<\/span> <\/span>iron<\/span>, <\/span>titanium <\/span>and <\/span>chromium <\/span>w<\/span>hich work together to bring out a <\/span>mix<\/span> of greens<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span>It only takes <\/span>a slight <\/span>variation<\/span> in<\/span> their chemical<\/span> composition<\/span> <\/span>to <\/span>completely <\/span>transform <\/span>the <\/span>sapphire<\/span>\u2019s <\/span>color<\/span>. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_text=”Shop Green Sapphire Jewelry” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” button_url=”https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/sapphire-jewelry?jewelry_refinement_color=Green” url_new_window=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin=”18px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”21px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#D6D6D6″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-23px|auto||auto||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Purple-Sapphire-Earrings.jpg” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”Purple Sapphire Quartet Disc Dangle Earrings in Yellow Gold” title_text=”Purple Sapphire Earrings” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ width=”87.5%” custom_margin=”-11px|||||”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin=”40px|||||” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Purple Sapphire Gemstones<\/h2>\n

Sapphires can also appear in <\/span>gentle<\/span> gradients<\/span>\u00a0of purple or violet. The<\/span> rare chemistry of vanadium\u2014<\/span>an element whose uses <\/span>have<\/span> significance in fields of energy storage and medicine<\/span>\u2014is <\/span>what <\/span>their color <\/span>comes from<\/span>.<\/span><\/span> <\/span>Add these purple sapphire clover earrings to<\/span> <\/span>your <\/span>cart to be on trend<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_text=”Shop Purple Sapphire Jewelry” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” button_url=”https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/sapphire-jewelry?jewelry_refinement_color=Purple” url_new_window=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#D6D6D6″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/White-Sapphire.jpg” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”Monica Rich Kosann White Sapphire Tapered Huggie Hoop Earrings in Sterling Silver” title_text=”White Sapphire” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ width=”94.3%” custom_margin=”-34px|||||” custom_padding=”13px|||||”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin=”42px|||||” sticky_enabled=”0″]

White Sapphire Gemstones<\/h2>\n

Did you think those stones were diamonds? Surprise\u2014they’re white sapphires. White sapphires are a colorless <\/span>form <\/span>of sapphires, making them a <\/span>practical substitute for<\/span> diamonds. <\/span>While they lack the fire of a diamond, their affordability and natural beauty make them an appealing choice.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_text=”Shop White Sapphire Jewelry” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” button_url=”https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/product-search?Search=White+sapphire+jewelry&jewelry_refinement_color=White&primary_gem=Sapphire” url_new_window=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin=”-11px|auto||auto||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#D6D6D6″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-23px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Shop <\/span>the full color wheel of<\/span>\u00a0sapphire jewelry online at Borsheims.com today.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin=”-12px|auto||auto||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/sapphire-jewelry” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Shop Sapphire Jewelry” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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