Yellow Sapphire

The natural sapphire shown is a gemstone with a round shape and a vibrant yellow colour. With a size of 4.70 mm and a weight of 0.50 carats, this stone is moderately sized and suitable for various jewelry creations. Its clarity is highlighted by the absence of visible inclusions and a semi-transparent appearance. The sapphire has undergone heat treatment to enhance its colour and clarity. Its origin is in Sri Lanka, known for its exceptional-quality sapphires. It is an exquisite choice for those who appreciate the beauty of high-quality gemstones.

Under the name sapphire are known all gemstones of the corundum species, with the only exception being the ruby red variant, which is called ruby. However, the name sapphire is very common for blue gemstones, but this blue is not to be understood as the colour of a clear sky but as all shades of blue up to very dark blue and even black. Sapphire is found in a wide range of colours and shades. Sapphire is a mineral that occurs as Al2O3 single crystals. The colour is determined by impurities such as Fe2+, Fe3+, Cr3+, Ti4+, or V4+. It has a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, after diamond.