pink-sapphire

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pink sapphire

• All women, and quite a few guys, love the color
  pink. For too long, people have been a little shy
  to admit it. These days, pink sapphire engagement
  rings are the most sought after choice besides
  the traditional blue sapphire. Color themes for
  weddings have all turned towards various shades
  of pink in the past years and the trend is going
  strong. We cant think of a better way to
  compliment this wave of enthusiasm for pink color
  than with pink sapphires! One factor driving this
  demand has been the surge in brides choosing a
  blush themed wedding and wedding gown. The
  light rosy shade has become very popular,
  especially in wedding dresses. Many women love
  the look of pink diamonds, although the price tag
  is seriously daunting and out of reach for most
  people. We know that pink sapphires are the
  perfect choice for these brides. Pink sapphires
  are the close relation of red rubies, they are
  actually the same stone! The only distinction
  that separates a red ruby from a pink sapphire is
  the gemologists color grade. That means pink
  sapphires can be dark pink (in other words, light
  red), or light pink, purplish pink, or even
  orangey pink like rare Padparadscha sapphires.

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Origin

• Pink sapphires have become more available since
  new deposits were found in Madagascar in the late
  1990s.  Until that time, pink sapphires were
  considered exceptionally rare since they were
  only found in a few locations around the world,
  the most popular locations being Sri Lanka,
  Myanmar  and East Africa.
• In most instances, the origin of a sapphire
  doesnt affect its price, and for the pink
  sapphire mark origin is not a factor in price
  or desirability.

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Which Color Pink?

• Pink sapphires, like any other sapphire color
  come in a great range. Intense magenta to the
  ever popular light pink, known as baby pink..
  Some are more purple while some are more red.
  Highly saturated medium or medium dark pink tones
  are probably best, but it is really up to the
  individual which tone they prefer.
• In todays market, the most coveted pink sapphire
  colors are saturated purplish red hues with a
  medium tone these are often described as hot
  pink or bubble-gum pink..

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How Does Cut Affect The Color?

• cut is extremely important to your choice in a
  pink sapphire, especially when dealing with any
  stone over 1 carat. The cut allows light and
  color to shine through at their very best to
  enhance the beauty of the stone. 
• Cut is of particular importance in lighter
  colored stones, as it is going to be the main
  factor affecting how your sapphire sparkles. If
  the cut is poor, the stone will look dull and
  lifeless. Skilled cutters will take all of this
  into consideration, as well as how inclusions appe
  ar in the stone, since inclusions will also be
  more apparent to the naked eye with lighter
  colored stones.

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What Is The Availability Of These Gems?

• Pink sapphires have become more widely available
  since new deposits were found in Madagascar in
  the late 1990s.  Until that time, pink sapphires
  were considered exceptionally rare since they
  were only found in a few locations around the
  world including Sri Lanka and Myanmar.
• Eye-clean, untreated stones are available on the
  market, but the majority of these have had their
  clarity enhanced by heat treatment.  Because pink
  sapphires are rare, stones half a carat or more
  are not cut into calibrated sizes.  Instead, each
  stone is cut to retain as much of the rough as
  possible, meaning that most are given a mixed
  cut.

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Where Can They Be Found?

• Madagascar is truly the leader of pink sapphires
  today. The quantity and quality are unrivaled by
  any other source. Small sapphires under 1 carat
  size are common, with most crystals having good
  clarity and uniform color. This makes it easy to
  identify a classic color associated with most
  Madagascar sapphires. Most of these pink
  sapphires have a medium vibrant pink color with
  an almost electric light reflection property.
• Beyond Madagascar, pink sapphires are most often
  found in Sri Lanka, Myanmar and the mines of East
  Africa.
• Continue with us as we next explore the bright
  and cheery world of Yellow Sapphires.

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The Appeal Of Pink Sapphires

• Pink sapphires have been exponentially increasing
  in popularity as a modern and extremely
  flattering colored gemstone. The color pink
  exudes femininity and delicacy, coupled with an
  inner resilience and strength. All the various
  shades of pink sapphires are also some of the
  most universally complementary to all skin tones.

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WHAT DO PINK SAPPHIRES SYMBOLIZE?

• They actually mean a lot of different things but
  the main one that tends to stand out and be
  referenced quite a lot is that the pink sapphire
  symbolizes compassion and love.
• It just makes sense with the stone being pink.
• It just gives it a light, feminine look that is
  in line with the colors of pink or red that are
  always associated with love.

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IS PINK SAPPHIRE A PRECIOUS STONE?

• Pink Sapphire is a rare stone, but not as rare as
  some of the others.
• Youll see this in a lot of rings and necklaces
  and some people choose pink sapphire overall
  jewelry, etc. because its more affordable but
  still gives that wow factor that theyre
  looking for.

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HOW RARE ARE PINK SAPPHIRES?

• They are actually very rare and if you happen to
  own one, youve got a stone that a lot of people
  dont.
• Depending on the cut and size of the stone, it
  can be in the hundreds of dollars as far as
  affordability goes but the larger the stone, it
  will increase in price quickly.

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HOW CAN YOU TELL A PINK SAPPHIRE?

• Many people are fooled into buying stones that
  arent actually what they claim they are.
• To not have this issue, you need to test and see
  if the sapphire is actually a sapphire or not. In
  a pinch, the fog test will do.
• This is where you take the sapphire, hold it up
  to your mouth and breathe on it and cover it with
  fog.
• If the fog remains for several seconds, you
  should put the stone down and walk away because
  more than likely, its not real.

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DO PINK SAPPHIRES FADE?

• Typically, no. There are some colors of sapphires
  that are more prone to feeding but pink usually
  isnt one of them.
• If you are worried about it fading just make
  certain that youre taking good care of it and
  storing it properly when not in use.
• If youve read this far, then you know more
  probably than you ever thought youd know about
  pink sapphire jewelry.
• And thats good news. But there are still a few
  more fun facts to share with you!

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HOW DO YOU CLEAN PINK SAPPHIRES?

• Cleaning the pink sapphire is simple and doesnt
  take much time at all.
• All you need is a little bit of warm water, some
  soap, and a soft toothbrush and you can scrub on
  it and make it shine in no time at all!

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Popular occasions for pink sapphires

• 2019 has seen a trend among wedding and engagement
  rings ditching the traditional white diamond
  for a more out-of-the-box, colorful gemstone.
• Just look at Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, or
  Victoria Beckham--all of them are sporting
  untraditional, colorful gems.
• Whether ornate or minimalist, color is in for
  wedding and engagement rings, and one of the most
  popular choices is the pink sapphire.
• Besides weddings, sapphire jewelry is also the
  traditional gift for the 5th and 45th wedding
  anniversaries.
• Everyone expects a blue sapphire, so why not
  surprise your loved one with a blushing pink
  sapphire instead?
• Sapphires also make the perfect birthstone gifts
  for those born in September.
• Or, if youre gift-shopping for
  a Taurus or Gemini, get them a precious pink
  sapphire, the gemstone of their sign, for them to
  sport!

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The pink sapphire from a mineralogists point of
view

• Chemically, sapphires are aluminum oxide (as are
  rubies). Pink sapphires can include purple and
  orange shades--and all the other hues in between.
  However, we usually place the pink-orange stones
  in the category of the rare padparadscha sapphires
  . Sapphires can come in deep shades as well as
  lighter ones the intensity of the stones color
  is caused by the amount of chromium contained in
  it. 
• Sapphires are created in rocks rich in aluminum
  and poor in silicon. They form in table,
  columnar, bipyramidal, and other crystalline
  structures. And they often twin! (Dont they say
  that two is better than one?) Sapphires are
  sought after for jewelry not only for their
  color, but also for their glassy luster, white
  streak, and hardness. In fact, only the diamond
  is harder than the sapphire. Sapphires are also
  pretty easy to take care of, so theyre a great
  gift for anyone. Just make sure to avoid acids,
  as these could damage your gemstone.
• Sapphires and rubies (both corundum) are close
  relatives of each other. Rubies, of course, sport
  their classic red hues, but are also found with
  varying intensity of color. Because theyre so
  close in composition, theres a debate about
  whether a particularly light red-pink gemstone is
  a pale ruby or a pink sapphire. Scientists
  havent battled that one out yet, but in
  our KLENOTA jewels, youll find these lovely pink
  gems in the pink sapphire categories.

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How to wear pink sapphires and why you should

• This beautiful pink gemstone embodies all
  the elegance, tenderness, and beauty that you
  could want in a piece of jewelry. Theyre loved
  for their subtlety and romantic aura and are
  therefore becoming a much more popular option
  for engagement rings, specifically, as well
  as gifts for any and all occasions.
• You cant go wrong with pink sapphires--they suit
  all skin tones, whether darker or paler, and
  because theyre not as bold of a color as their
  blue counterparts, theyll go well with any
  outfit you have in your closet. Pink sapphires
  pair well with all tones of gold, as well. Choose
  a rose gold setting to really bring out that
  fairytale feel. Or, set your pink sapphire in
  cool white gold to make the color pop and give it
  a polished look. Dont forget your diamonds,
  too! Nothing accentuates your rosy gemstone like
  sparkling white diamonds.
• Pink sapphires make a great gift for those that
  have it all and for those that think outside of
  the box. A new quarry opened in Madagascar in
  1990, making pink sapphires more readily
  available to the public however, they are
  still pretty rare, since their color is so unique
  in nature. Even though they are rare, theyre
  quite reasonably priced, costing less than pink
  diamonds. Pink sapphires are the perfect choice
  for someone looking for that high-luxury,
  high-quality look without breaking the bank.

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How to pick the right stone and how to take care
of it

• Similarly to other gemstones, pink sapphires are
  commonly treated with heat to remove some of the
  undesired color tones and to polish out any
  unevenness in the stone. Treating a stone with
  heat gives the stone a silkier luster and higher
  clarity, creating a gem that has a higher wow
  factor and will keep its shine for years to come.
• When we buy pink sapphires, we mainly decide
  which gemstone to choose according to our own
  taste and opinion. Unlike diamonds and their four
  Cs, sapphires dont have a standardized way to
  qualify them. We make sure that all of the
  gemstones we use are of high quality, so that
  when you are browsing through our pink sapphire
  jewelry, all you have to worry about is what hue
  would look best on you.
• Taking care of your sapphires is not as
  demanding as it is with other gemstones, thanks
  to the sapphires hardness. Sapphires are
  difficult to scratch up, but they certainly dont
  like temperature shocks. We recommend taking your
  jewelry off when youre cooking or cleaning to
  protect it from these shocks or from getting dirt
  in it. If your sapphires do start looking a
  little less shiny than when you first put them
  on, dont worry--just send them to us, and well
  restore them to their former glory.

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Pink sapphires from all over the world

• Before 1990, pink sapphires were considered to be
  extremely rare. When the quarries in Madagascar
  opened that year, however, pink sapphires made
  their way out into the world and into our hearts.
  
• Most pink sapphires come from Madagascar, but
  there are also older quarries in Sri Lanka,
  Burma, and East Africa.
• Generally, the place of origin doesnt affect the
  price like it might with other gemstones.
• Pink sapphires rose in popularity thanks in part
  to Queen Elizabeth II, who sports a brooch fit
  with a large, sparkling, rosy sapphire set into a
  flower of diamonds.
• She wore this brooch for her Christmas speech in
  2013--check out the pictures for some pink-loving
  inspiration! Grace Kelly was also fond of pink
  sapphires her floral jewels still inspire
  jewelry-makers and goldsmiths today.

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