True cornflower blue sapphire finds. Post here.

[whitewave]

I don’t have one to post, but I thought this might be helpful to people, if we post sort of a “someone needs to buy this gem” but for true Ceylon (cornflower?) blue sapphires.

 

[MollyBlue]

I don’t have one to post, but I thought this might be helpful to people, if we post sort of a “someone needs to buy this gem”but for true Ceylon (cornflower?) blue sapphires.

Brilliant idea Whitewave. I’m in the market for one myself, so anxiously awaiting replies!

 

[whitewave]

Brilliant idea Whitewave. I’m in the market for one myself, so anxiously awaiting replies!

Mine is a slight violet blue from Sri Lanka, a bit of a color shifter. It’s very sparkly and I will be setting it soon as a middle of a 3 stone.

This post, for me, is more for education and examples of what a textbook Ceylon “perfect” (perfection doesn’t exist though) medium cornflower blue sapphire looks like. The unicorns of the group.

First off, am I right to use Ceylon and cornflower blue as equals?

 

[lovedogs]

Is this color what you are thinking @whitewave ?

https://gemfix.com/gems/sapphire-blue-11-1277

or more like this one?

https://gemfix.com/gems/sapphire-blue-11-1313

IMHO I associate "ceylon" with the first one, and "royal blue" with the second, but I know people think about this stuff differently.

 

[elle_71125]

Great idea for a thread @whitewave.
I’m interested in seeing the examples of color here. It’s certainly an easy way for newbies to see great color and a way for us to work together to find people the best sapphires.

 

[whitewave]

Is this color what you are thinking @whitewave ?

https://gemfix.com/gems/sapphire-blue-11-1277

or more like this one?

https://gemfix.com/gems/sapphire-blue-11-1313

IMHO I associate "ceylon" with the first one, and "royal blue" with the second, but I know people think about this stuff differently.

Well, you all tell me what the most desirable color is, but I would say neither of those lol. I’m trying to remember whose avatar has the color I’m thinking of.

Maybe we should make this “blue sapphire 101”

How much do they color shift? Is that common?

 

[lovedogs]

@whitewave are you thinking about a deeper more "velvet" blue? Or a much lighter blue?

This one is my "ideal" for a velvet-like blue

https://gemfix.com/gems/sapphire-blue-11-1257

Or for a lighter one, this color?

https://gemfix.com/gems/sapphire-blue-11-1272

 

[whitewave]

I guess this one?

Taken from this link: https://www.gia.edu/sapphire-quality-factor

 

[Acinom]

This one has a tad more violet?
According to Joe Escobar, this is Royal Blue: https://www.escobardiamonds.com/eng...oyal-blue-sapphire-rose-cut-diamond-ring.html
He seems to have a large selection of blie sapphires

 

[Maisie]

I love all of the sapphires posted!

 

[whitewave]

Sapphires are called “moody stones” because they tend to shift colors from incandescent light to daylight.

Regarding calling them “day stones”: “
by Sagebrush » Oct 27, 2009
Diana,

Sapphire a "day stone" I think I must disagree.

I believe I coined the term or adapted it. The term was originally used to describe opal that remained bright in low light. A very important distinction for opal aficianados.

I use it in Secrets to describe stones that look best in daylight (as opposed to incandescent) and most do. As I said, most blue sapphire picks up a bit of purple (chromium) in incandescent light which gives the stone a velvety hue and that is usually a plus. Darkens a bit, perhaps, but each stone is truly unique so I would not use the term "day stone" in this context.”

Old posts:
https://www.pricescope.com/communit...-sapphire-for-all-lighting-conditions.128100/

https://www.pricescope.com/communit...can-i-get-some-feedback-and-or-advice.112205/

 

[suzanne2]

Below is the vendor image and a picture of the actual stone. It was sold to me as "cornflower", but once set, it became a darker blue. Vendor was Richard Orbach (sp?) at cherrypicked.com. I think he has another website now with stupidly expensive stones.

 

[MJ_Mac]

I have nothing to add but to say that the ring in @Acinom ‘s avatar is my ideal cornflower blue. Every blue sapphire I see I compare to hers.

 

[lovedogs]

I think this is a great blue as well. Small but mighty!
https://loupetroop.com/listings/rin...-jeweler-ceylon-sapphire-ring-300-dollars-obo

 

[whitewave]

I have nothing to add but to say that the ring in @Acinom ‘s avatar is my ideal cornflower blue. Every blue sapphire I see I compare to hers.

Yes, hers is probably the one I was thinking of!
@Acinom does yours shift color in office light/low incandescent light?

 

[peacechick]

Below is the vendor image and a picture of the actual stone. It was sold to me as "cornflower", but once set, it became a darker blue. Vendor was Richard Orbach (sp?) at cherrypicked.com. I think he has another website now with stupidly expensive stones.

I would still consider that cornflower blue even after being set. It has as medium tone and very little purple, so I guess that’s what my definition is!

I only have very dark blue sapphires but I find they actually look best under bright fluorescent lighting. All my lamps at home use led bulbs and they actually flash more in this light than they do outdoors where they tend to black out. I think this may be true for all blue sapphires.

 

[Rubybrick]

It is so interesting to see what the different kinds of blue meant to different people. I guess that is why CS is so personal, and beauty is in the eye of the beholder! When I got mine I judged wanted an intense and gravitating color, I didn’t really know which blue it falls under... I guess I would describe it as medium true blue since it doesn’t really go dark? What do you think? The photo is taken under indoor natural light.

 

[livannie]

I think sapphires change so much depending on the lighting. Sometimes I think mine is cornflower blue, but in some lighting, the shade of blue goes lighter, especially indoors. It never blacks out. The shade of blue just changes.o (Sorry my fingernails look gross in 3rd pic, I was selling cherries.)

 

[voce]

@livannie Your sapphire is just gorgeous!

@suzanne2 @peacechick I agree with peacechick that it still looks cornflower blue even after setting.

I think for me, this is the perfect cornflower blue: https://jefferydavies.com/gemstones/sapphire/mj10795-sapphire-7-32ct-lotus/

@whitewave I don't want to be nitpicky, but to me "true Ceylon" does not equate with "cornflower blue". This is because I consider the true color of a gem its untreated color, and Ceylon sapphires in general (not as a rule) are on the lighter side and only turn into cornflower blue after heat treatment.

 

[whitewave]

@livannie Your sapphire is just gorgeous!

@suzanne2 @peacechick I agree with peacechick that it still looks cornflower blue even after setting.

I think for me, this is the perfect cornflower blue: https://jefferydavies.com/gemstones/sapphire/mj10795-sapphire-7-32ct-lotus/

@whitewave I don't want to be nitpicky, but to me "true Ceylon" does not equate with "cornflower blue". This is because I consider the true color of a gem its untreated color, and Ceylon sapphires in general (not as a rule) are on the lighter side and only turn into cornflower blue after heat treatment.

That sapphire is gorgeous!!!

 

[peacechick]

In any case, it is rather confusing to say Ceylon blue because Ceylon is Sri Lanka but not all blue sapphires from Sri Lanka are cornflower blue. So maybe better to say trade ideal?

 

[lovedogs]

@livannie Your sapphire is just gorgeous!

@suzanne2 @peacechick I agree with peacechick that it still looks cornflower blue even after setting.

I think for me, this is the perfect cornflower blue: https://jefferydavies.com/gemstones/sapphire/mj10795-sapphire-7-32ct-lotus/

@whitewave I don't want to be nitpicky, but to me "true Ceylon" does not equate with "cornflower blue". This is because I consider the true color of a gem its untreated color, and Ceylon sapphires in general (not as a rule) are on the lighter side and only turn into cornflower blue after heat treatment.

Omg that color is just incredible!!! But the price hurts my soul.....that's a car!

 

[suzanne2]

Here are a few pics I saved because of the amazing color of the sapphire. I'm sorry but I don't know who it belongs to. If anyone knows, please jump in.




Are these too dark to be "cornflower"?

 

[voce]

Here are a few pics I saved because of the amazing color of the sapphire. I'm sorry but I don't know who it belongs to. If anyone knows, please jump in.




Are these too dark to be "cornflower"?

IMHO this toes the line between cornflower and royal, and it depends on how dark your definition of royal would be. Definitely a trade ideal color!

 

[Bron357]

It is so interesting to see what the different kinds of blue meant to different people. I guess that is why CS is so personal, and beauty is in the eye of the beholder! When I got mine I judged wanted an intense and gravitating color, I didn’t really know which blue it falls under... I guess I would describe it as medium true blue since it doesn’t really go dark? What do you think? The photo is taken under indoor natural light.

These are stunning.
This is the setting I dream of for my pair (when I win the lottery probably)

 

[whitewave]

In any case, it is rather confusing to say Ceylon blue because Ceylon is Sri Lanka but not all blue sapphires from Sri Lanka are cornflower blue. So maybe better to say trade ideal?

I like it... kinda like breed standard for dogs

 

[whitewave]

Here are a few pics I saved because of the amazing color of the sapphire. I'm sorry but I don't know who it belongs to. If anyone knows, please jump in.




Are these too dark to be "cornflower"?

I found the thread
https://www.pricescope.com/communit...-blue-sapphire-ring-with-lotus-report.222941/

 

[whitewave]

@livannie Your sapphire is just gorgeous!

@suzanne2 @peacechick I agree with peacechick that it still looks cornflower blue even after setting.

I think for me, this is the perfect cornflower blue: https://jefferydavies.com/gemstones/sapphire/mj10795-sapphire-7-32ct-lotus/

@whitewave I don't want to be nitpicky, but to me "true Ceylon" does not equate with "cornflower blue". This is because I consider the true color of a gem its untreated color, and Ceylon sapphires in general (not as a rule) are on the lighter side and only turn into cornflower blue after heat treatment.

Different one with a video!!

 

[peacechick]

It is so interesting to see what the different kinds of blue meant to different people. I guess that is why CS is so personal, and beauty is in the eye of the beholder! When I got mine I judged wanted an intense and gravitating color, I didn’t really know which blue it falls under... I guess I would describe it as medium true blue since it doesn’t really go dark? What do you think? The photo is taken under indoor natural light.

I think your earrings are what people think of when they think of sapphire, a gorgeous dark blue that doesn’t black out.

I think sapphires change so much depending on the lighting. Sometimes I think mine is cornflower blue, but in some lighting, the shade of blue goes lighter, especially indoors. It never blacks out. The shade of blue just changes.o (Sorry my fingernails look gross in 3rd pic, I was selling cherries.)

I love your sapphire, it’s gorgeous. I think yours is a little periwinkle blue, which I absolutely love. It’s between pastel and cornflower blue.

Here are a few pics I saved because of the amazing color of the sapphire. I'm sorry but I don't know who it belongs to. If anyone knows, please jump in.




Are these too dark to be "cornflower"?

I think this may be the trade ideal for royal blue? It’s got a great velvety look.

 

[Burmesedaze]

Here are a few pics I saved because of the amazing color of the sapphire. I'm sorry but I don't know who it belongs to. If anyone knows, please jump in.




Are these too dark to be "cornflower"?

This would be considered cornflower blue in Burma still