A sapphire is corundum of any colour except red (red corundum is ruby) — a very versatile choice.
Colours — blue (classic), pink and padparadscha (rare), yellow/green/colourless (fancy), star sapphire. ## Price drivers — colour, treatment (no-heat costs more), cut or rough, weight/clarity/cut. ## Practical — hardness 9, great for everyday and engagement rings.
Frequently asked questions
What colours do sapphires come in?+
Any except red — blue, pink, yellow, green, colourless, and padparadscha.
