PURPLE SAPPHIRE
Striking Ceylon purple sapphires from $250 to $6,000. Rare and beautiful, purple sapphires offer colors from lavender to deep violet. A unique choice for contemporary jewelry.
රු25,000.00
About Ceylon Purple Sapphire
Purple sapphire (also called violet sapphire) is a rare corundum variety colored by vanadium and chromium. Ceylon purple sapphires display beautiful violet to purple hues.
Characteristics:
- Mohs Hardness: 9.0
- Crystal System: Hexagonal
- Common Colors: Lavender, Purple, Violet, Grape
- Common Shapes: Oval, Cushion, Round
Rare Beauty: Purple sapphires are less common than blue, making them a distinctive choice. Ceylon purple sapphires are known for their pure color without excessive grey or brown modifiers.
Popular Uses:
- Unique engagement rings
- Fashion-forward jewelry
- Birthstone alternative (February/September)
- Contemporary designs
