Blue Gemstones

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Blue is one of the most sought-after colours in the world of gemstones and fine jewellery. Being one of the rarest (if not the rarest) colours in nature, the popularity of blue in the world of gemstones is a logical one. When it comes to purchasing gems that communicate luxury, beauty and status, the element of rarity adds to the sense of value the gemstone commands. When it comes to picking a blue gemstone there are a number of factors to consider, the most notable one is the ability to differentiate between the sheer number of varieties that exist on the market. As the reader is would likely know there quite a few contenders vying for the attention of customers. Whilst the choice of the top blue gemstones in the world may seem like a foregone conclusion, things get interesting when you get into the wide variety of blue gemstones.

Precious Blue Gemstones

In the world of gemstones, there are four top gems that lead the way: we will not mention the other three varieties here, but the leading contender for this list is the precious sapphire. Sapphires are among the top gemstones, whilst they are found in a number of hues, blue is the best-recognized variant. For in addition to the blue variant, sapphires come in other colours. Given their polarity, rich blue colours-such as there the notable royal blue and cornflower blue sapphires-and durability. Thus blue sapphires can be considered the best all-around blue gemstone. However, they are not the only ones. Among the top blue gemstones, there are other rare variants that are valued for their premium character.

Notable here are blue diamonds, which can be viewed as a separate category in themselves. In addition, there are special varieties of blue gemstones, like the London blue topaz, rare variants of lapis lazuli, and the extremely rare Tanzanite: which is sourced only from certain regions of Tanzania, that is pleochroic in character (that exhibits different colours depending on the angle of viewing), to the somewhat elusive blue quartz. In other words, there is no shortage of rare blue gemstones. The challenge however is in picking a good one in terms of colour, clarity, durability and market value. And here, the blue sapphire stands out.

Semi-precious Blue Gemstones

When it comes to blue gemstones, it is in the semi-precious range where things start to open up. Despite blue being rare in the natural world, its presence in gemstones is made possible by the role of trace minerals. Which are found in various amounts in the natural world, and enter the various minerals during the process of formation. Here it is important to note that virtually all blue gemstones, with the exception of blue diamonds, get their colour from trace minerals. Notable here are blue spinels, which is a relatively rare and popular variant in the spinel group of minerals. With good quality blue spinels featuring hues that are as good as blue sapphires. The notable semi-precious blue gemstone is blue topaz. Topaz are the other characteristically blue-coloured gemstones but differ in that they feature a distinct set of blue hues that are lighter in tone. The (blue) topaz is valued for the particular range of blue hues it produces, notably the Swiss and baby blue topaz hues. With London blue topaz, as mentioned, owing to its rarity falling into the premium or precious range. Another top blue gemstone that closes off the semi-precious category is the aquamarine. Aquamarines are differentiated from other blue gemstones in that they only come in a light blue tone, with varying levels of vividity and shade. When controlling for the carat and cut, are relatively more expensive than the blue topaz. Aquamarine gemstones have established a reputation for their ‘sea blue’ colour. Which is a mark of good luck and signifies fluidity.

Brilliyond Blue Gemstones

In addition to the major precious and semi-precious blue gemstones, there are always new entrants making their way into the gemstone world. However making sense of them, and being able to purchase the right kind of gemstone that matches in terms of quality, durability and authenticity is a different matter. This is where we come in. With Brilliyond you have a jeweller with over a decade of experience in the gemstone and fine jewellery industry, with access to genuine, ethical, naturally sourced gemstones. Browse through a vast collection of blue-coloured natural gemstones from our inventory: blue sapphire, aquamarines, blue spinels, blue topaz and more. Pick your favourite blue gemstone and, if you are interested get a custom engagement ring made with it. Calls us now on 0390782976 for more details.