Corundum is highly durable and extremely hard, which means that
diamond sapphire rings will be able to withstand daily wear and tear for a very long time.
Sapphire gemstones are available in a wide variety of
colors including black, purple, orange, yellow, green, pink, and blue.
Sapphires that are not colorless, black, and blue, are commonly called ‘parti
sapphires’ or ‘fancy
sapphires’. However, note that
sapphire gemstones are not available in red color.
The trace elements that are present inside corundum mineral are responsible for the different
color shades of
diamond sapphire rings. Some of the elements present inside corundum minerals are copper, magnesium, vanadium, titanium, chromium, and iron.
Most of the naturally occurring
sapphire gemstones do contain a few inclusions and other flaws. So,
diamond cutters usually treat these stones with chemicals or heat to change its
color and to improve its clarity. As a result,
sapphire gemstones show variations in intensity, shade, and hue
Customers who are planning to buy a blue
diamond sapphire ring should make sure to check out the
diamond certification documents of the
ring, as it will help them to identify the
color enhancement processes performed on the
gemstone.