Pink Sapphires, belonging to the exquisite and premium Sapphire family, is one of the most famous gemstones all across the world. Though typically believed to be Blue, sapphires are now also found in attractive colors like orange, purple, pink, yellow, and others. Out of all available colors, Pink Sapphires have a massive fetish amongst wearers.<a href="https://www.chordiajewels.com/categories/pink-sapphire"></a>

1. 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 can’t 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 gemologist’s color grade. That
means pink sapphires can be dark pink (in other words, light

2. 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 doesn’t affect its price, and for the
pink sapphire mark origin is not a factor in price or desirability.

3. 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 today’s 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.”.

4. 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 appear in the stone, since inclusions will also be
more apparent to the naked eye with lighter colored stones.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. IS PINK SAPPHIRE A PRECIOUS STONE?
• Pink Sapphire is a rare stone, but not as rare as some of
the others.
• You’ll see this in a lot of rings and necklaces and some
people choose pink sapphire overall jewelry, etc. because
it’s more affordable but still gives that “wow” factor that
they’re looking for.

10. HOW RARE ARE PINK SAPPHIRES?
• They are actually very rare and if you happen to own
one, you’ve got a stone that a lot of people don’t.
• 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.

11. HOW CAN YOU TELL A PINK SAPPHIRE?
• Many people are fooled into buying stones that aren’t 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, it’s not real.

12. DO PINK SAPPHIRES FADE?
• Typically, no. There are some colors of sapphires that are
more prone to feeding but pink usually isn’t one of them.
• If you are worried about it fading just make certain that
you’re taking good care of it and storing it properly when
not in use.
• If you’ve read this far, then you know more probably than
you ever thought you’d know about pink sapphire jewelry.
• And that’s good news. But there are still a few more fun
facts to share with you!

13. HOW DO YOU CLEAN PINK SAPPHIRES?
• Cleaning the pink sapphire is simple and doesn’t 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!

14. 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 you’re gift-shopping for a Taurus or Gemini, get them a precious pink sapphire,
the gemstone of their sign, for them to sport!

15. THE PINK SAPPHIRE FROM A MINERALOGIST’S
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 stone’s 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! (Don’t 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 they’re 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 they’re so close in
composition, there’s a debate about whether a particularly light red-
pink gemstone is a pale ruby or a pink sapphire. Scientists haven’t
battled that one out yet, but in our KLENOTA jewels, you’ll find

16. 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. They’re 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 can’t go wrong with pink sapphires--they suit all skin tones, whether darker or paler,
and because they’re not as bold of a color as their blue counterparts, they’ll 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. Don’t
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, they’re 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.

17. 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
C’s, sapphires don’t 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 sapphire’s hardness. Sapphires are difficult to scratch
up, but they certainly don’t like temperature shocks. We recommend taking your
jewelry off when you’re 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, don’t worry--just send them to us, and we’ll restore
them to their former glory.

18. 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 doesn’t 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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