Pink Sapphire Stones
Pink is the colour of sweetness, femininity, delicacy and playfulness. It exudes inner resilience and strength. Not to mention the full spectrum of pink hues are some of the most universally complementary to all skin tones, so its not surprising that pink sapphire is increasing exponentially in popularity. In fact they have grown in demand to equal that of blue sapphires.
Pink hues can be found in the delicate light baby pink through to vivid purplish pink, magenta or also known as “hot pink”. In some cases, it’s difficult to distinguish a pink sapphire from a ruby – only a gemologist will be able to make this distinction. Madagascar is truly the leader of pink sapphires today. The quantity and quality are unrivaled by any other source. Beyond Madagascar, pink sapphires are most often found in Sri Lanka, Myanmar and the mines of East Africa.
While diamonds have an elaborate, standardized color-grading scale, sapphires don’t have a common system for evaluating color. This lack of uniformity makes it more difficult to compare two pink sapphires. Instead, it’s best to use your own judgment about which pink sapphire appears most vibrant and beautiful to you, whether that’s a brighter pink or a darker gemstone. In general, though, the richer the sapphire’s colour, the higher the price tag will be.
When setting a pink sapphire, white gold or platinum will emphasize the vivid color of the pink sapphire, making them good choices if you want the gemstone’s colour to really shine and stand out. Alternatively, yellow and rose gold can give the ring a warmer appearance with less visual contrast between the setting and the stone.
