Understanding11 min read
A side-by-side look at white sapphire and diamond on sparkle, hardness, daily wear, price per carat and identification. It includes what Sri Lankan cutters do to make white sapphire brighter, and an honest view of when a diamond is the better buy.
Buying Guides7 min read
Peach Ceylon sapphire is the soft, warm hue quietly taking over romantic engagement rings. Here is how to read tone, undertone, and value before you commission one.
Buying Guides8 min read
Cornflower blue is the most coveted Ceylon sapphire hue. Here's how to recognise the real thing versus marketing language, and what it means set in a ring.
Understanding5 min read
Ceylon sapphire sits at Mohs 9, second only to diamond. Yes, it is hard enough for daily wear. Here is what that actually means over decades on the hand.
Understanding6 min read
Cleaning a Ceylon sapphire ring at home takes three minutes and a soft toothbrush. Here is the safe method, when ultrasonic cleaners are fine, and what to actually avoid.
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