Royal Blue Sapphire: A Buyer's Guide

Sapphire is one of the most durable and versatile colored gemstones, and royal blue is its most desirable shade. This guide explains what to look for when buying a royal blue sapphire.

What Is a Royal Blue Sapphire?

Royal blue describes a sapphire with a rich, vivid blue color and strong saturation, neither too dark nor too light. It is the color most associated with fine sapphires and is often used in engagement rings and heirloom pieces.

Color and Clarity

Color is the most important factor for sapphires. The finest stones show an even, vivid royal blue without color zoning. Sapphires typically have fewer visible inclusions than rubies or emeralds, making eye-clean stones more common and more attainable.

Origin and Certification

Fine royal blue sapphires come from Kashmir, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka, among other sources. Kashmir sapphires are legendary and command the highest prices. A certificate from GIA or another leading laboratory confirms origin, color, and treatment.

Heat Treatment

Most sapphires are heat-treated to improve color and clarity. This is a stable, accepted practice that should always be disclosed. Unheated sapphires of fine color are rarer and more valuable.

How to Choose a Sapphire

• Prioritize a vivid, even royal blue color.
• Ask whether the stone has been heat-treated.
• Request a certificate for significant purchases.

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