Deep cornflower blue sapphires are prized for their rich color. Iron and titanium give them their hue, with cornflower blue being the rarest and most valuable.
Pink sapphires, ranging from baby pink to magenta, are rare and come from places like Madagascar and Sri Lanka. A pink sapphire is essentially a pale ruby.
Yellow sapphires shine from pale lemon to deep gold, thanks to iron. Canary yellow sapphires are bright and affordable alternatives to yellow diamonds.
Padparadscha sapphires blend pink and orange, resembling a sunset. This rare color, caused by iron and chromium, is highly sought after and costly.
Green sapphires range from mint to deep forest green. Titanium and iron create their color. They are less bright than emeralds but are durable and unique.
Purple sapphires exhibit hues from lilac to deep royal purple, thanks to vanadium. They often have high color saturation and are rarer than blue sapphires.
Orange sapphires vary from pale to fiery orange, colored by iron and chromium. True padparadscha sapphires are rare, so ensure authenticity when buying.
Teal sapphires are a stunning mix of blue and green, with traces of iron and titanium. Their rarity often makes them more expensive, with sources in Australia and Sri Lanka.