Our Sapphire Collections by Color
Sapphire is corundum. Blue is its best-known color, but sapphires also occur in pink, yellow, green, purple and other colors. Compare hue, tone, saturation and how evenly the color appears across the face of each stone.
Blue Sapphire
Blue sapphires range from pale to deep blue, sometimes with violet or green modifiers. Compare saturation and brightness as well as darkness. Browse blue sapphires.
Purple Sapphire
Purple sapphires range from reddish purple to violet. Compare the dominant color and any visible zoning in the other sapphire colors collection.
Yellow Sapphire
Yellow sapphires range from light yellow to stronger golden and orangy yellow tones. Compare color and dimensions in the yellow sapphire collection.
Pink Sapphire
Pink sapphires vary in tone and intensity, sometimes with purple or orange modifiers. Review individual pink sapphires rather than relying on a color name alone.
Red Corundum and Ruby
The legacy term "red sapphire" refers to a color distinction that needs care: red corundum is ruby. The boundary between pink sapphire and ruby depends on the dominant hue. Explore rubies for red stones.
Black Sapphire
Very dark sapphires can appear black and may be opaque. Check the individual stone's transparency, cut and dimensions; a dark color does not establish quality or treatment status.
Green Sapphire
Green sapphires can show yellowish or bluish modifiers. Browse green sapphires and compare the appearance of each stone.
How Much Are Sapphires Worth?
Sapphire price per carat varies with color, clarity, cut, size, treatment and documented geographic origin. Equal carat weights do not imply equal value or equal face-up dimensions. Use the current listing price and weight to compare price per carat; a historical price range is not a current quotation.
Natural Sapphire and Treatment
Natural describes how a sapphire formed; it does not mean unheated or untreated. Review the treatment, origin and laboratory information on the individual product. Ask for clarification when a disclosure is absent rather than assuming there was no treatment.
Choosing a Sapphire for Your Design
Use the shape, weight and price controls, then check millimeter dimensions for the intended setting. Matching pairs need coordinated color and face-up appearance, while calibrated options are selected by size. Read the gemstone buying guides or ask for help with a particular stone or design.