Peach Sapphires

Peach sapphires are a wonderful addition to the coloured sapphires range that captures the variegated combination of hues and tones that are found in the delicious peach fruit. Peaches, as those who are familiar with this juicy fruit, would know that it comes in a variety of shades featuring various levels of red, pink, and yellow and the colour that is found in this stone is more commonly understood: peach. Peach sapphires are a variant in the corundum family of gemstones, which, unlike the most popular blue sapphires, and the somewhat less well-known but emerging pink, white and yellow sapphires stones, have come to hold an interesting position.

In contrast to the top blue sapphire variants, the extremely rare and expensive Padparadscha sapphires, to the various other coloured sapphires: such as the purple, green and orange sapphires; peach sapphires hold an interesting position. It is relatively rare, but not to the extent as other sapphire types; it features a captivating colour, which is not too vivid and is found in a variety of distinct tones that provide a wider range of choices. Peach sapphires get their colour thanks to slight traces of chromium and iron. In this post, we will go into the main features of peach sapphires and outline their key strengths, and help you pick your choice of engagement ring.

Peach Sapphires Countries of Origin

Peach sapphires are sourced from a number of top corundum gemstone producing nations. With Tanzania and Ceylon (Sri Lanka) leading the way. Other sapphire mining nations also source peach-coloured sapphires stones, though the supply is not as significant as in more popular sapphires colours like blue. To say nothing of the other major corundum stone that is not a sapphire: the red ruby. Part of the reason why peach sapphires have gained recognition as a top gemstone in the sapphire range, and in the world of precious gemstones in general is their relatively elusive character. Finding quality peach sapphires that meet industry standards when it comes to colour, in addition to having high clarity, at acceptable carat, is somewhat challenging. Especially if the buyer is seeking a peach sapphire that features warmer tones that are high in clarity and is fine jewellery ready. Further given the number of gemstones in this range that claim to be peach sapphires, identifying the country of origin of the stone would matter, as stones, which are sourced from Ceylon (for example) tend to be better candidates for gemstone authenticity.

How Peach Sapphires Compare with Similar Gemstones

In recent years a number of related colours and hues have risen in popularity in the world of fine jewellery. From the historically regarded and highly expensive pink diamonds to the growing dominance of rose gold jewellery, and now the growing variety of gemstones that feature these or similar tones. When it comes to peach sapphires their distinct colour and tone are matched by gemstone alternatives. Some of the more expensive, some more affordable, some provide a wider range of options, others less. Essentially you are faced with a mixed bag, but there are a number of factors to consider if you are faced with the choice of choosing between these similar coloured gemstones.

Morganite

Morganite is a light pink gemstone, that is part of the beryl family of gemstones. Like emeralds, morganite features a similar crystal structure, and in some instances, morganite stones have been referred to as ‘pink emeralds’. Morganite gems are found predominantly in warmer pink hues, which at times, depending on the stone, carry traces of a yellowish tone. Peach sapphires, whilst found in similar hues, tend to feature this pinkness: which is the combination of greater levels of red and lesser yellow, more subtlety.

Morganites are known for their greater level of clarity in contrast to sapphires, but corundum based gemstones have greater durability: comparing 9 on the Mohs scale to the 7.5 – 8 found in the morganite. When it comes to price, this is entirely gemstone dependent: as factors like carat, cut, and clarity. Peach sapphires when you control for these factors could be a pricer option, however, this would greatly depend on the jewellery type, and the gemstone in question.

Pink Diamonds

Arguably one of the most expensive gemstones in the world, pink diamonds, and particularly the Argyle variety are tough finds. If you are in the market for a pink diamond either as a stand-alone gemstone, or one set in a fine jewellery item like an engagement, be prepared to do two things: pay a magnificent price, or be willing to go on a tricky hunt for this variant of the carbon gemstone. Particularly the Argyle variant, which is almost impossible to find through main jewellery and gemstone channels.

Peach sapphires present an interesting option for those who are looking for a pink diamond-like stone: either as a direct swap for the extremely rare carbon-based gemstone or as a supportive side stone that can take the place of a side stone. In addition to their greater affordability, the wider range of peach sapphire tones means that certain gemstones can actually match the distinct tones found in the pink diamond. This would, of course, come down to the quality of the peach sapphire, a stone with high clarity that matches the diamond.

Padparadscha Sapphires

This is an interesting comparison in that Padparadscha sapphires are also sapphires. They share virtually all the fundamental features of the stones: in terms of their mineral character and durability. Padparadscha sapphires are variants in the sapphire family that feature distinct colours that combine in a single gemstone: the hues of the louts flower, set during the rising sun. The Padparadscha Sapphire is valued for its rarity: for the colours that it features unique in the world of sapphires. And sapphires in this range warrant certification to be classed in this category.

Peach sapphires enter this mix as an interesting addition in that they feature the core strengths of their more expensive counterpart: high durability, relative levels of clarity depending on the stone and colours that can feature one or more hues that are found in the Padparadscha variant. But with the main advantage of the price. Peach sapphires, controlling for other factors are the more affordable variety in this range, and depending on the peach sapphire in question, certain peach sapphire variants can feature the colours found in padparadscha more strongly. Further peach sapphires can be found in red, and yellow combinations that are to be found in the more expensive variant, and some peach sapphires, known as ‘champagne’ peach sapphires provide a richer option.

Peach Sapphires for Engagement Rings

No discussion of precious gemstones is complete without engaging one of the top fine jewels. Engagment rings are among the most valued jewels, and customers tend to go all-in when it comes to their favoured style, cost and rarity for the ring. Peach sapphires are a solid option when it comes to engagement rings in that they come in a range of tones, that vary with respect to the vividity of the tones found in the stone, which can also vary in terms of the ‘warmnesss’ or ‘coolness’ of the peach sapphire. Engagment ring buyers who opt for a peach sapphire engagement ring are opening the doors to a wide range of sapphire colours in the pink, red, and yellow range, that combine to provide a lighter gemstone colour for you. Peach sapphires are a top gemstone choice for rose gold engagement rings, as their hues are a perfect match.