The word sapphire comes from the Latin and Greek words for blue: ‘sapphirus’ and ‘sappheiros’, respectively. While we commonly think of sapphires as coming in vibrant blue colors, they actually come in almost every color of the rainbow. White or colorless sapphires have a great deal of brilliance for a clear stone, making them an excellent alternative to diamonds.
In fact, these stones are used as imitation diamonds the world over as they are one of the hardest stones and well priced. With a lower refractive index they have less fire ( less sparkle) and require frequent cleaning. A beautiful choice nonetheless.
Loose White Sapphire Gemstones
Mohs hardness: 9 / 10
You will also like: natural white diamond, lab grown white diamond, moissanite, cubic zirconia
Looks great set in: yellow gold / rose gold / white gold / platinum / sterling silver
