Your Guide to Sapphires: Natural Beauty, Rare Colors, and How We Curate Each Stone

Everything You Need to Know About Sapphires

At SOPHIA D, sapphires are more than just gemstones — they are an integral part of our family's legacy of craftsmanship and artistry. Joseph and Sophia meticulously select each sapphire, ensuring it fits perfectly within our one-of-a-kind designs. From stunning blue sapphires in engagement rings to rare multi-colored sapphires in bracelets and necklaces, our sapphires are as unique as the pieces we create.

What is a Sapphire?

Sapphire is a variety of the mineral corundum. While blue sapphires are the most famous, sapphires can come in an array of natural colors, including pink, yellow, green, and even white. With a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, sapphires are incredibly durable, making them perfect for daily wear and timeless heirloom jewelry.

The Mali Ring with a Blue Sapphire Center

The Range of Sapphire Colors

While blue sapphires are often the first color that comes to mind, sapphires actually come in a wide range of hues. At SOPHIA D, we source sapphires in a variety of colors, each one handpicked for its natural beauty and elegance:

• Blue Sapphires – The most iconic, ranging from deep midnight blue to lighter, vibrant blues. We use blue sapphires in many of our pieces, from center stones in engagement rings to earrings, necklaces, and statement pieces.

• Pink Sapphires – Feminine, romantic, and rare, often used in engagement rings and custom designs.

• Yellow Sapphires – Golden, vibrant, and radiant. Yellow sapphires make a bold statement, especially when paired with diamonds or other colored gemstones.

• Multi-Colored Sapphires – These sapphires come in shades of red, green, yellow, and blue, creating unique pieces like our multi-colored sapphire bracelet.

• White Sapphires – A brilliant alternative to diamonds, ideal for those seeking understated elegance.

• Padparadscha Sapphires – The rarest sapphire, a stunning mix of pink and orange.

A striking blue sapphire ring, accented with French cut emeralds — an elegant balance of color and design.

Where Sapphires Come From

Sapphires are sourced from the world’s most trusted regions, known for producing the finest natural sapphires:

• Sri Lanka (Ceylon) – Famous for its vibrant blue sapphires and a variety of other colors.

• Kashmir – Known for the highly prized cornflower blue sapphires, often regarded as the finest in the world.

• Madagascar – A major source for high-quality sapphires in an array of hues.

• Australia – Produces green sapphires, prized for their earthy tones.

• Myanmar & Thailand – Known for their rich blue sapphires, along with pink and red varieties.

A multi-colored sapphire bracelet, showcasing a spectrum of colors

Our Sapphire Selection Process: What Makes SOPHIA D Unique

Joseph and Sophia personally hand-select each sapphire used in our pieces. Whether it’s a blue sapphire ring or earrings with accent sapphires, we carefully choose stones based on color, clarity, and cut to create pieces of extraordinary beauty.

One of our signature designs features blue sapphires as center stones, such as in our engagement rings or statement earrings, while sapphires also serve as accent stones to complement other gemstones, including aquamarine.

We have a special love for sapphire-accented aquamarine pieces — the contrast between the blue of the sapphire and the soft, sea-like clarity of aquamarine creates a striking, modern look. Whether it’s earrings, a necklace, or a bracelet, we love combining these two stones for an exceptional piece.

An aquamarine necklace accented with blue sapphires — a perfect blend of cool tones.

Why Choose Sapphires for Fine Jewelry?

• Durability: Sapphires are incredibly durable, making them ideal for everyday jewelry, especially rings and earrings.

• Symbolism: Sapphires are associated with wisdom, loyalty, and protection — perfect for meaningful, heirloom pieces.

• Uniqueness: With so many colors, no two sapphires are the same. Each sapphire piece at SOPHIA D is one of a kind.

French Cut Sapphire earrings — simple, elegant, and perfect for adding a pop of color to any look.

Shop Sapphires at SOPHIA D

Our collection includes blue sapphires, multi-colored sapphires, sapphire-accented aquamarine, and more. Whether you're looking for a sapphire engagement ring, sapphire earrings, or a statement piece, Joseph and Sophia’s hand-selected sapphires form the foundation of every design.

Explore our curated collection or create a custom piece with us. Each sapphire piece is made with the utmost care and attention to detail.

Sapphire accents combined with other stones, creating a custom piece that tells a unique story.