Royal Blue Sapphire: The King Of All Blue Gemstones

 Of all the beautiful blue gemstones in the world - topaz, benitoite, aquamarine, or even tanzanite - sapphire stones are the most appealing ones. Period. The blue color of sapphires has left everyone awestruck with its celestial appearance and association with royalty. I mean, let’s take Princess Diana’s blue sapphire engagement ring, for instance. It’s history’s most popular engagement ring. I think we’ve been living in the age of blue sapphires right from the time when Prince Charles proposed to Princess Diana with that engagement ring.

History & Lore

 

This particular color variety of sapphires also has a lot to do with kings and queens from ancient times. The monarchs from ancient Greece and Rome precisely fancied sapphire stones. The kings and queens believed these stones protected their owners from envy and harm. Folks in the Middle Ages thought these celestial blue gemstones attracted heavenly blessings. Even the clergies in the Middle Ages wore blue sapphires to symbolize heaven.

 

It’s only because of such vast history and lore that, despite being a gemstone that comes in every other color except red, most people still consider sapphire a blue gemstone. That’s the reason why sapphire stones have long been associated with the blue color in respect of history, folklore and art. When most people talk about ‘sapphire’ in general, they refer to blue natural sapphire. There’s no doubt in saying that blue sapphires are the most popular gemstones of them all.

 

Easy To Pair

 

Apart from the history and lore of these sapphires, what makes them a cut above the rest is their ability to be paired with other gemstones. While the blue color of sapphire stones spares no effort in turning heads wherever you go, you can take your ensemble to a higher level by pairing it with other color gemstones. For instance, you can pair your blue sapphires with precious gemstones like a diamond, ruby or emerald. All of these beautiful gemstones look appealing enough to excite the curiosities of the beholders when paired with sapphire stones.

Let’s say you have a ring embellished with a blue sapphire. To enhance its allure, you can fashion it in a halo setting with accent diamond stones. Because blue sapphires look their level best with diamonds, this combination works well in every type of sapphire jewelry piece.

 Also read: Difference between sapphire blue and royal blue

The Bottom Line

 

Blue sapphires are considered the standard for the blue color among all blue gemstones. But do you know what sets the standard for evaluating blue sapphires? Well, stones from Kashmir set the standard for evaluating these stellar gemstones. If you’re thinking of getting yourself a sapphire stone then you should definitely go for it. The appealing color, dependable hardness and durability, extreme rarity, and association with the aristocrats make blue sapphires a perfect fit for you.

 

When fashioning a ring or other jewelry piece with blue sapphire, choose a gemstone that emanates a pure to violetish blue hue. However, if you don’t have the budget for a sapphire with a pure to violetish blue hue, you can opt for sapphires that are a bit grayish or somewhat darker. So, now that you know what you need to pick, go and choose your favorite blue sapphire today!