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Fancy Colour Sapphires

Sapphires can be found in a range of stunning colours, varying from vibrant yellows, deep turquoise to sharp pinks and brilliant purples. This range of sapphires are referred to as “Fancy Coloured sapphires.”

Fancy coloured sapphires can be so unique in colour, they are known by descriptive terms such as Padparadscha sapphires, which are the peachy pink toned stones, named after the colours of a lotus flower.

Parti-Coloured sapphires contain 2 or more colours and are generally from Australia. Many sapphires change in colour under different light.

Specifications

Origin: Sri Lanka, Burma, Vietnam and Zimbabwe

Colour: Green, Yellow, Orange, Pink, Purple, Violet, Brown and Black

Species: Corundum

Hardness: 9 on Mohs Scale

Birthstone Month: September

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How To Create The Perfect Gemstone Jewellery With Steven Stone

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