During this time somewhere high in the Himalayas, there was a landslide which exposed large deposits of these gemstones. Let’s dive deep into the history of sapphires! Sapphires were first discovered in Kashmir around 1881. Sapphires are also similar to gemstones such as Alexandrites, in regards to their ability of appearing to change colors in different lighting. The star effect is caused when light hits the gemstone’s inclusions in the right angle to create a star pattern of shine and brilliance. Sapphires also come in colors of yellow, purple, orange, peach, green, pink, and more! This particular gemstone can also have some special varieties, including the “star effect” phenomenon. However, the valuable blue Sapphire isn’t the only color in existence. The Sapphire is one of most valuable and expensive gems in the world. The high amount of titanium in the gemstone, the more saturated and blue the gemstone becomes. The well-known blue color actually comes from the presence of titanium. For many centuries, this gemstone was adored and prized due to its famous pure blue color. The Sapphire is one of the most famous and four precious gemstones that include emeralds, rubies, and diamonds.

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