Green sapphire
Green sapphire remains little known, and that is part of its charm. It offers the hardness of sapphire and a palette running from forest green to blue-green.
Maiwis editorial team
Where the green of sapphire comes from
Green sapphire is a corundum, like all sapphires. Its colour comes from iron. It often results from a mixture of very fine blue and yellow zones, which the eye perceives as green. This is why two green sapphires can lean, one towards blue, the other towards yellow.
What gives a green sapphire its value
| Criterion | What we look at |
|---|---|
| Colour | A vivid, luminous green. Many green sapphires are dark: the lightest and most saturated are the most sought after. |
| Hue | A pure green or a blue-green, very fashionable, depending on taste. |
| Clarity | We expect a stone with no inclusion visible to the naked eye. |
| Cut | A careful cut avoids the dull zones common in dark stones. |
| Treatment | Unheated or heated, according to the report. |
Origins
Thailand is known for its green sapphires, often linked to deposits of basaltic origin. They are also found in Australia, Nigeria and Madagascar. Blue-green sapphires come from several of these deposits.
Why choose a green sapphire
Green sapphire offers an original alternative to the more classic green stones. Harder and more resistant than an emerald, it suits a ring worn every day very well. And for a given budget, it often allows a larger stone.
Green sapphire: the weight and cut you choose
The House does not hold a fixed stock. You describe what you are looking for, we search through our sources and present a short selection.
The weight
From a few tenths of a carat up to major collector pieces. Give us a range, for example 2 to 3 carats.
The cut
Oval, cushion, emerald cut, round, pear, heart, radiant or cabochon: the shape is chosen according to the jewel you will have made.
The colour
The shade, the intensity and the treatments you accept or exclude. The more precise the request, the faster the search.
As soon as a stone matches, we send you its photographs, a video, its laboratory report and its price, with no obligation. You then decide. The House supplies the exceptional stone; the jewel is made by the jeweller of your choice. Orders are taken worldwide, and stones can be viewed in person in Paris, by appointment.
Place an orderFrequently asked questions
Green sapphire or emerald?
Green sapphire is harder and more resistant to knocks, with fewer visible inclusions. Emerald offers a more intense, more velvety green. They are two very different stones.
Where do green sapphires come from?
They are found notably in Thailand, Australia, Nigeria and Madagascar. Origin is established by the laboratory.
Are green sapphires treated?
They can be heated, like other sapphires. The laboratory report states their status.
