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PURPLE SAPPHIRES
Purple sapphires are a less common variety of natural sapphire, known for shades ranging from soft lavender to deep violet with subtle blue or pink undertones.
With a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, they combine durability with a refined and individual expression.
A BESPOKE EXAMPLE
A 2.5 carat purple sapphire framed by two Cadillac-cut diamonds. The clean geometric lines create a refined contrast to the sapphire’s deep violet color. Crafted in 18K white gold.
Purple sapphires belong to the corundum family and are a distinctive, often overlooked variety of natural sapphire. Their color ranges from soft lavender to deep violet with blue or pink undertones.
With a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, they offer exceptional durability and a quietly individual expression in both fine jewellery and engagement rings.
COLOR AND CHARACTER
Purple sapphires range from pale lavender to deep, saturated violet. Some show subtle blue or pink undertones, while the finest examples display a clean, vivid purple color.
High transparency, even color and balanced proportions are important indicators of quality.
Larger natural stones with attractive color and no heat treatment are particularly sought after. Purple sapphires are found in regions including Sri Lanka, Madagascar and Tanzania.
