Sapphires - The Stones of Purity and Faithfulness

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Sapphires are one of the most loved natural gemstones. They have been on everyone’s favourite list for their beauty and elegance. Rated 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness, sapphires are also one of the most durable gemstones. Sapphires are the birthstone for those born in the month of September. These gemstones are known to represent purity, loyalty and trust. Wholesale sapphires distributors across the world bring you the finest quality sapphires to gift to your loved ones.



Origin and History

Remembered for their gorgeous blue colour, the name sapphire originates from the Persian word ‘safir’, which is taken from the Greek word for blue – ‘sapheiros’.
Early in the 13th century, it was believed that if a person is untrue to their partner, the sapphire ring they wore will change its colour. Thus, sapphires were used to test loyalty of people. This property of a sapphire made it the favourite of kings and clergy during that era. Sapphires used to cost a lot during those times and people valued a sapphire engagement ring more than a diamond one.
One of the most famous blue sapphire engagement ring is the one with Princess Diana; Prince Harry had given it to his fiancée, Catherine Middleton on their engagement. This ring having a 12-carat oval blue diamond along with 14 diamonds is world famous.

Variety of Sapphires

Sapphires are most commonly remembered for their alluring blue hues. But these beautiful stones are available in an incredible range of colours including blue sapphires, yellow sapphires, pink sapphires, white sapphires and colour-changing sapphires.

Sapphires Buying Guide

The young couples today are also fond of buying sapphire jewellery as these stones are known for their purity, sincerity and loyalty. Fine jewelry wholesalers across the world such as the trusted KGK Group provide sapphires with good cut, clarity, colour and carat to anyone who desires to buy one, for themselves or their loved ones.


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