Royal Blue Sapphires

Royal blue sapphires as the name implies is considered the colour that symbolizes royalty in the world of sapphires. The Royal Blue sapphire is distinguished by its vivid deep blue colour, with a powerful glow that commands the attention of those around. The royal blue sapphire has been the choice of gemstone of celebrities and yes, royalty. And it is interesting to note there is no single Royal Blue sapphire. In the colour scale for blue sapphires, the Royal Blue falls on a certain continuum. 

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What are the Characteristics of a Royal Blue Sapphire?

As noted the key appeal of the royal blue sapphire is its powerful colour. Unlike conventional blue sapphire varieties, so many that are out there, royal blue sapphires stand out for their distinct shade of blue, accompanied by a deep glow; one that is not necessarily a dark one. Combined with the reflective sheen of blue that the gemstone manifests, it exhibits a glow that is quite unique in the sapphire world. Further, the strength of the Royal Blue sapphires means that there is little to no shading of purple; for often certain varieties of blue sapphires, even the deep blue variants carry a purplish sheen.

Its Dichroic Character

Sapphires are dichroic gemstones, which means they possess the capacity to split light in two, with different wavelengths. The consequence of this is that it produces different colour effects that shift the direction and intensity of light that falls onto it. In the Royal Blue variant of blue sapphires, the dichroic character of the gemstone is more pronounced. Sometimes certain Royal Blue sapphires gemstones can appear very dark based on lighting conditions, and hence it has come to command a certain kind of geographical popularity. With parts of the Middle East and other hotter, sunnier regions of the world being a popular destination for these sapphires.

How to Identify a Royal Blue Sapphire

The best bet here is to rely on expert advice. Since sapphires, particularly blue sapphire variant come in numerous shades and tones, it is best to consult a certified gemologist for a second opinion. Or when going for a royal blue sapphire to carefully choose your jeweller or gem supplier. As the market for blue sapphires is expansive, with many suppliers competing for this lucrative market. In the meantime, when it comes to getting your hands on good quality royal blue sapphires it is best to follow certain criterion for the selection of quality sapphires. One must understand when it comes to sapphires, unlike say diamonds the process of grading its attributes are a work in progress. Hence it is wise to have a framework from which the quality and character of the sapphires can be determined.

Follow the 6Cs 

The 6Cs of Sapphires, devised by Brilliyond, is one such measure that can help potential buyers identifying quality royal blue sapphires. For example, many of the best sapphires in the world come from Sri Lanka. Ceylon Sapphires are arguably the most recognized when it comes to delivering quality natural sapphire. So following this framework can help you get hold of quality Royal Blue sapphires. Learn more about the 6CS here.