Monday, April 7, 2014

Lapis Lazuli: The Story of the Mystical Sapphire Jewellery

Sapphire is a blue gemstone that contains the mineral corundum. The gemstone is also known as lapis lazuli and is found naturally by searching through sediments or rock formations. Sapphire is also the world’s second hardest mineral and is mined from alluvial deposits primarily from countries like Afghanistan, Australia, Myanmar, China, Tanzania, Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, India, Kenya, Laos among others.
Uses of Sapphire
Perfect sapphires are used to make jewellery and also for industrial and decorative purposes as well. It is also used in infrared optical components, scientific instruments, to make highly durable windows, wristwatch crystals and other such applications. It also used in the making of armoured vehicles and body armor in the military because of the high strength, resistance and melting temperature.
Types of Sapphire Color
Sapphires come in yellow which are also called the Golden Sapphires, green which are called Eastern Emeralds, purple which are a kind of corundum crystal and is transparent. Sometimes, they are also colourless and bring it upon themselves to be called counterfeit diamonds. Sky blue and yellow green sapphires are other colors apart from the orange one.
Selecting Sapphire Jewellery
The cut of the sapphire stone influences its price as does any inclusions it might have. Sapphires are graded by carat weight and if they have a ‘created’ label then iSapphire Jewelleryt is not a natural gemstone. Most sapphires in the jewellery world are small – if you want a large sapphire, then it is better to get the stone itself rather than jewellery so that you can check the authenticity of the stone before getting it set the way you like it. The color of the sapphire also plays a role in the price – check for a stone which are decent color saturation and are naturally pure.
Taking Care of Sapphires in Jewellery
Ensure that you don’t expose the gemstone to extreme temperatures on a frequent basis. Prevent any abrasions that might leave scratches on the gem and always avoid impact. Also, it is advisable to have Sapphire Jewellery professionally cleaned every once in a while to ensure that you don’t cause it harm unintentionally during the process of trying to get collected dirt off. Well-cared for sapphire jewellery is sure to last an entire lifetime, provided you buy the right stone.
Types of Sapphire Jewellery
Sapphire jewellery comes in the form of rings,earrings, nose rings & studs, pendants & lockets and rings by brands like BlueStone, Caratlane and Surat Diamond for both men and women set on gold, white and yellow gold bases in a variety of colors.
Buy sapphire jewellery online from e-commerce websites which offer a wide range of discounts during seasonal sales. Be it shopping for an occasion or if you looking to add to your collection, online shopping makes it simple and easy – browse through the collections and add to cart. You can pay by credit or debit card or through online transfer via net banking. If you are not comfortable, you can also choose the cash on delivery option as well.

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