Birthstone of September Nothing is more timeless than the elegant blue sapphire. With a hardness of 9 out of 10, the blue sapphire is only second to diamond in durability and excellent stone for any style of ring.
Blue Sapphire
Nothing is more timeless than the elegant blue sapphire. With a hardness of 9 out of 10, the blue sapphire is only second to diamond in durability and excellent stone for any style of ring.Read More
Color
Cornflower Blue
Gem Species
Corundum
Hardness
9
Toughness
Good
Stability
Very Good
Clarity
Type II - Very Slightly Included/VSI
Common Inclusions
Color Zoning, Needles, Mineral Inclusions, Fingerprints, Disk-like Fractures
Crystal System
Trigonal
Enhancements
Heat
Gemstone Care
Steam Cleaning with Caution,Ultrasonic Cleaner with Caution,Soap, water, and soft brush
Chemicals to Avoid
Boric Acid
Note
*Do not use harsh chemicals or ultrasonic cleaners at home*
