The sapphire in violet
Among sapphires, the blue sapphire is best known. However, sapphires also come in many other colors. These are known as fancy sapphires. These include, among others,
Like all sapphires, the violet sapphire belongs to the corundum group. In addition to “violet”, this sapphire is also found with the color designation “pink purple” or “purple”.
Violet Sapphire: Value
Compared to the blue sapphire, the purple sapphire is relatively affordable. The padparadscha and the pink sapphire are usually more expensive than the purple sapphire. How much you actually pay for a stone depends, of course, not only on the type of gemstone. The “4 C's” also play an important role. These are the 4 factors
- Carat (weight):
- color:
- cut: precise and symmetrical cut violet sapphire
- clarity (purity)
A violet sapphire with a high carat weight, a beautiful color, a precise cut and a particular purity can even be worth more than a blue sapphire.
Sapphire in violet: origin & mining
Sapphires are usually mined by hand and in small mines. They are mined in Myanmar, India, Vietnam, Thailand, China, Sri Lanka, Brazil, Australia and Africa, among other places.
Use: violet sapphire for unique pieces of jewelry
When you buy a violet sapphire from the IGNEOUS gemstone shop, you can have unique pieces of jewelry made from it. If you like the color violet and are willing to invest a little more money in jewelry, a violet sapphire is a good choice. You can set the violet stone in silver, white or yellow gold, depending on your preference. This gemstone also looks great in combination with other fancy sapphires or with small diamonds.
The cut sapphires from our shop are suitable for rings, bracelets or necklaces. Of course, you can also have these pieces of jewelry made as gifts. According to the American Gem Society, sapphires are the birthstones of September and are therefore particularly suitable for those born in September. Sapphires are also a popular gift for the 5th or 45th wedding anniversary.
Properties: hardness & treatment
Like all sapphires, the violet sapphire has a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale. This makes it the second hardest gemstone – only the diamond is harder.
Sapphires may have small inclusions. Inclusions are a good indication that it is a genuine sapphire. There are now many synthetic sapphires on the market. Therefore, one should not buy expensive and very pure sapphires without a certificate or appraisal.
Most common cuts: faceted cut and cabochon
Violet sapphires of pronounced purity and high color quality are preferably faceted. Various facet cuts and shapes are used, from oval to cushion and emerald to round brilliant cut.
Less pure stones, on the other hand, are usually cut into smooth cabochons.
