Sapphire is the non-red version of the mineral corundum, the second hardest natural mineral know to man, with a hardness of 9 on the Moh’s scale. The ruby is the red version of the mineral corundum. Contrary to popular opinion, not all sapphires are blue, but can be of any color, such as orange-pink, golden, white, bluish-green, yellow, violet and even opaque black. However, blue is still the most popular color because of its popularity.

Sapphire is used as jewelry in rings, pendants, earrings, cuff-links and pins any anything that you use to complement your wardrobe. The most popular sapphire ring is the elegant sapphire and diamond ring presented by Prince Charles of England to Lady Diana Spencer to seal his betrothal.