Gemstone Education: Sapphires - Quality Factors
Sapphire Quality Factors: What to Look For
- Color and Clarity: The value of a sapphire is highly dependent on its color, with the most prized sapphires displaying a vivid blue without any overtones. Clarity also plays a significant role, though sapphires with vivid blue color without any visible inclusions can be rare, they are more common than rubies of comparable quality.
- Cut and Carat Weight: The cut of a sapphire is essential to enhancing its color, brightness, and overall visual appeal. Carat weight, like with other gemstones, significantly impacts the value, with larger sapphires typically being much rarer and more valuable.