Sapphire is one of the most popular colored stones in the United States, prized for its extraordinary durability and suitability for everyday wear. Pure corundum — the mineral that sapphire is composed of — is actually colorless in its purest form, but trace elements of iron and titanium produce the rich blue color sapphire is celebrated for. True pure corundum is rare; trace elements are responsible for the wide range of colors found across the corundum family. These oval faceted genuine blue sapphires are heat-treated and available in multiple quality grades, making them well-suited for a variety of fine jewelry applications. Sapphire is the birthstone for September.
Features
- Genuine blue sapphire, oval faceted cut
- Blue color produced by trace elements of iron and titanium in natural corundum
- Heat-treated for color enhancement
- Available in four quality grades: C, A, AA, and AAA
- Available in two sizes: 5x3mm and 6x4mm
- Birthstone for September
- Safe to clean with warm, soapy water; ultrasonic and steam cleaning are generally safe
Specifications
| Stone Type |
Genuine Blue Sapphire |
| Cut |
Oval Faceted |
| Treatment |
Heat-treated |
| Birthstone Month |
September |
| Care |
Warm soapy water; ultrasonic and steam cleaning are generally safe |
Available Options
| Part # |
Size |
Grade |
Grade Description |
| 928-912 |
5x3mm |
Grade C |
Varies significantly in color; may have significant inclusions |
| 928-912-A |
5x3mm |
Grade A |
Light to saturated blue; eye-visible inclusions |
| 928-912-AA |
5x3mm |
Grade AA |
Saturated blue; no eye-visible inclusions, visible under 10x magnification |
| 928-912-AAA |
5x3mm |
Grade AAA |
Deep saturated blue, light-transmitting; no eye-visible inclusions, very small inclusions under 10x |
| 928-917 |
6x4mm |
Grade C |
Varies significantly in color; may have significant inclusions |
| 928-917-A |
6x4mm |
Grade A |
Light to saturated blue; eye-visible inclusions |
| 928-917-AA |
6x4mm |
Grade AA |
Saturated blue; no eye-visible inclusions, visible under 10x magnification |
| 928-917-AAA |
6x4mm |
Grade AAA |
Deep saturated blue, light-transmitting; no eye-visible inclusions, very small inclusions under 10x |