{"id":13509,"date":"2024-09-06T15:37:44","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T21:37:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/?p=13509"},"modified":"2024-09-06T15:38:46","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T21:38:46","slug":"guide-to-the-colorful-world-of-sapphires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/diamonds-and-gemstones\/sapphires\/guide-to-the-colorful-world-of-sapphires\/","title":{"rendered":"Dive Into the Colorful World of Sapphires"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sapphires are essential in the world of jewelry due to their strength, versatility, and vibrancy. They\u2019re often associated with a rich, deep blue color, but sapphires actually come in an entire rainbow of colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s dive into the colorful world of natural Shane Co. sapphires and what they are, how we select them, and why they\u2019re so sought-after in jewelry.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Are Sapphires?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sapphires are precious gemstones from the corundum mineral family, which also includes rubies. They are one of the hardest colorful gemstones, rating a 9 out of 10 on the Mohs scale of hardness (for context, diamonds are a 10).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their durability and variety in color makes for great jewelry that can be worn every day. They are also well-known as September\u2019s birthstone and look beautiful in everything from pendants to engagement rings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sapphire Fun Fact:<\/em><\/strong> The word \u201csapphire\u201d comes from the Greek word sapphirus, meaning blue. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shades of Sapphires<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Shane Co., we carry natural sapphires in over a dozen colors. We offer such a wide selection\u00a0 so that you can get the shade you want, whether it\u2019s symbolic to you or simply your favorite color.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here are all the sapphire colors we offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n