The importance of color in gemstones



Essentially, the stronger and more saturated the color of a gem is the more valuable it will be. In the case of the blue Sapphire, we need to mention that there is a preference for the Sri Lanken Sapphire which is saturated but lighter than the Burma blue Sapphire, but both are equally valuable.


• Transparency

• Clarity

• Shape

• Cut (the style and quality)

• Carat weight

• Treatment (is it treated or untreated)

• Origin