The color of a sapphire depends on the traces of other elements – iron, titanium, vanadium, magnesium, and chromium - in the base mineral, Corundum. In nature, sapphire occurs in many colors - green, yellow, purple, orange, and many more except for reds, which are always either rubies or garnets. Given its mainstream visibility, it is natural to assume a sapphire is always blue – after all, even the term's Latin and Greek names mean blue. Its breathtaking beauty makes it one of the precious gemstones extracted from the mineral Corundum.
As a gemstone, the rich blue color of the September birthstone, sapphire, pronounces regality and luxury. At the same time, looking at the vastness of the expansive blue skies and the blue oceans fills our hearts with a serene sense of calm and complacency. Few dread "Monday blues," while others feel rejuvenated and geared to work post the weekend! "Feeling blue" is a common emotion we all have been through – for various reasons. In the gemstone trade, these are also referred to as ""Linde,"" pronounced ""Lin-dee.The color "Blue" is attributed with various meanings and connotations fitting the backdrop of its use. The gray, blue-gray, and white ""star"" sapphires frequently show a more distinct star. These special stones possess the deep blue color of the finest sapphire. The star sapphire reflects light, showing a glittering star with six points. Like rubies, sapphires can come with a natural six rayed star inside, which is called the ""star sapphire"" and is extremely rare.
The most desirable color sapphire is blue, and the most desirable shade of blue is referred to as "cornflower blue."" It is neither light nor dark blue. Heat treatments have become common in recent years, as a way of improving color as the beauty of a sapphire is judged by the richness and intensity of its color. The color of a sapphire is created by various amounts of iron and titanium in the stone, the combination of which produce varying colors. Fine sapphires are most available under two carats, but they can also be found in sizes from five to ten carats.
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