The Sapphire is Known As a Blue Gem But Pink Sapphires Are Just As Pretty

Blue sapphires have come and gone but little ismean the Lotus blossom. An interesting variety
heard about the pink sapphires. Unaware of theamong sapphires is the color change sapphires.
fact that rubies and sapphires are essentially theThe pink variety in this looks pink in daylight and
same mineral; our ancestors termed them to beappears green while examined in fluorescent light.
different. All stones with the mineral corundumThe source of color in a sapphire depends on the
were deemed to be sapphires with a singlelight it reflects. The more clear the stone the
exception of the red colored stone which wascostlier it is. The cuts in light sapphires like the pink
famous as the ruby.sapphire is very important as the slightest of
However, the international colored gemstoneincision should reflect juts the right amount of light.
association passed a law that all stones that areSapphires are also seen in other hues like bright
red in color and appear in shades of red should beorange, purple, lavender, bluish green and yellow.
known as the ruby because the decision of whereAlthough sapphires are mainly imagined to be blue
the red ends and the pink begins was a toughin color these shades are a welcome change and
one. Hence, pink gemstones came to be knowngive the ornaments a fresh look. The blue
as either pink ruby or pink sapphire. Nevertheless,varieties are great but the pink ones match up to
this stone is admired and cherished by all for itsthem in beauty and splendor. A pink sapphire
brilliant color and soothing effects.would be an ideal gift to a couple celebrating their
There are other sapphires also that are seen in45th wedding anniversary as it is also called as
variation of orangish pink or pinkish orange. Thesethe sapphire anniversary.
stones are called padparadscha. It translates to