The king of blue coloured gems, the Blue Sapphire, is a well loved a highly sought after gemstone. They’re found in a wide range of places worldwide. Here are 4 of my favourite places to source Sapphires from.

1. Australian Blue Sapphires

Australian Sapphires often get put aside on the worldwide jewellery scene as unworkably dark gemstone material. However those in the know manage to extract magnificent rich gems. Skilled faceters create exceptional gems from Australian Blue Sapphire material, with vibrant blue flashes of colour. These are an excellent choice for Australians looking for a locally sourced gemstone for their engagement ring or a dress piece.

Beautiful deep blue Australian sapphires surrounded by diamonds in a pair of halo earrings, handmade by Harlequin Jewellers — Sapphire and Diamond earrings, made with Australian Blue Sapphires.

2. Montana Blue Sapphires

Turning our attention to the other side of the world, the USA produces gem-quality sapphires in only one location - the state of Montana. Blue Sapphires found here are often in beautiful light blue shades, including stunning ocean-like greenish blue gems. While many Montana Blue Sapphires are heat treated to enrich their naturally beautiful colours, unheated gems can also be found in beautiful colours.

A loose gemstone in a greenish-blue ocean like colour, from Montana USA — Greenish Blue Sapphire from Montana, USA.

3. Sri Lankan Blue Sapphires

Home of the most historically significant Ceylon Blue Sapphires, Sri Lanka is the place that made Blue Sapphires famous. Gems found here are renowned for setting the standard for what makes a sapphire beautiful. Sapphires can be found here in beautiful rich, velvety blue tones that make stunning engagement rings and statement dress pieces.

A vibrant oval sapphire in a diamond halo ring, capturing the stunning quality of Sapphire that Sri Lanka is reknowned for — Sri Lankan Blue Sapphire and Diamond dress ring.

4. Madagascan Blue Sapphires

Relatively new to the gemstone scene, Madagascar now produces an incredible range of gemstones in a stunning array of colours. Blue Sapphires are their most famous, with beautiful finds that make for magnificent engagement rings and dress pieces.

A stunning three-stone engagement ring with a central diamond paired with two Madagascan Sapphires, all in 6-claw settings, handmade by Harlequin Jewellers — Diamond and Madagascan Blue Sapphire trilogy ring.

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