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Sapphire is the birthstone for September and the gem of the 5th and 45th anniversaries. Kashmir Intensely saturated and velvety, rare sapphires from Kashmir set the standard for blue. Royal Blue The world’s most famous engagement ring: Kate Middleton’s and Princess Diana’s sapphire. Padparadscha

Sapphire is a precious gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum, consisting of aluminium oxide (α-Al 2 O 3) with trace amounts of elements such as iron, titanium, chromium, vanadium, or magnesium. The name sapphire is derived via the Latin "sapphirus" from the Greek "sappheiros", which referred to lapis lazuli.

Sapphire is a tough and durable gem, and the only natural gemstone harder than Sapphire is Diamond. Despite this, Sapphire is still subject to chipping and fracture if handled roughly, and care should be taken to ensure it is properly handled. Sapphire was first synthesized in 1902.

Sapphire prices can range greatly, depending on many factors. Sapphires can come as cheap as $25 per carat, to over $11,000 per carat. A blue sapphire around 1 carat is likely to cost from as little as $450 to $1,600, depending on quality. The 4 C’s outlined above make a big difference in the cost of the stone, as do the region they originate from.

The latest jewel to take the spotlight at the maison’s court: the Winston Sapphire Legacy, a 43.1-carat Kashmir sapphire set in platinum and dangling from a necklace set with a total of 67.5 ...