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Learn about the origins
of sapphires, their
distinctive qualities,
and how to choose the
perfect sapphire.
Sapphires offer sophistication, drama, and mystery with their brilliant color and complex cuts. And because of their rich color, sapphires reflect light differently from diamonds-which means finding the right sapphire is not all about the four Cs.
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arrow Origin
 

Sapphires are among the earliest known gemstones and are highly valued for their durability.
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arrow cut
  A well-cut sapphire will display the color of the gemstone to its best ability, while still enhancing luster and brilliance. Learn more
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arrow clarity
  Sapphires form in an environment rich with trace minerals, which affect sapphire clarity. Learn more
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arrow Treatment
  Sapphires are commonly heat-treated to improve color, clarity, and overall appearance. Learn more
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arrow Carat
  Sapphires are measured by size as well as carat weight. Learn more
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arrow Color
  Sapphire color is evaluated on three qualities: hue, tone, and saturation. Learn more
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arrow Certification
  All of our sapphires are ethically sourced from mines with fair trade practices. Learn more
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arrow Selection
  Explore the wide selection of natural sapphires available at Brilliant Earth. Learn more
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arrow Caring
  Sapphires can be cleaned at home with warm water and any cleaning detergent. Learn more
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