pink sapphire and diamond engagement ring

Intrigued by the idea of a pink sapphire diamond engagement ring? We don't blame you, they can be truly stunning choices, perfect for the bride searching for something that is out of the ordinary and yet still breathtakingly beautiful. Stunning diamond ring What to Look for in a Pink Sapphire That, as is the case for other colored gemstones, will be determined by each stone's cut, clarity and color. The provenance of a pink sapphire has no bearing on its price or value, though.

Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and East Africa all have pink sapphire mines too, although these are not quite as productive. Pink sapphires from Madagascar are more readily available and affordable because of their abundance, but they are still of the highest quality. Prior to the discovery of a cache of the gems in the Madagascar mines in the 1990s, pink sapphires were thought to be extremely rare. In the 21st century, Madagascar is the world's biggest producer of natural pink sapphires. In other countries, the term ruby is often used more generally and what may be sold as a ruby might instead be a pink sapphire. To be classified as a ruby in the United States or United Kingdom, a gemstone must have a minimum color saturation. Only a gemologist can make this distinction in some cases when it is very hard to tell. In some cases, distinguishing between a pink sapphire and a ruby might be difficult. Iron, zinc, magnesium, copper, and chromium are all present in trace amounts, contributing to the color's tint in some way.For instance, the higher the chromium level, the deeper the pink color. Pink sapphires belong to the corundum mineral family.

(The pink sapphire diamond ring worn by Princess Eugenie is a padparadscha.)

Secondary colors such as purplish pink sapphires and orangish pink stones, such as the rare padparadscha sapphires, are also possible. Pink sapphires are stunning gemstones that range in color from pale to dark pink. Stunning diamond rings What are Pink Sapphires?Īlthough blue sapphires are the most common, they can also be discovered in pink, yellow, greens, and even white.

Pink sapphire and diamond engagement ring