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Peacock Sapphires – The True Beauty of the Peacock Sapphire Rings

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Emerald Cut Peacock Sapphire with Blue and Green Colours

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Peacock sapphires reveal a combination of blue and green colours. As a result, their colour resembles the vibrant colours of an iridescent Peacock feather.

In some cultures, Peacocks represent self-confidence, self-esteem, dignity, refinement, knowledge, sexuality, pride, and beauty.

Macro photograph of a Peacock’s feather. Image copyright – author.

The rarity and origin of blue-green Sapphires

A green secondary colour within a blue sapphire comes from the presence of iron within the stone. If the green colour makes up more than 15% of the overall colour of the Sapphire, the term blue-green can be used. Alternatively, we would refer to the Sapphire as a ‘Peacock’ Sapphire for this reason.

Blue-green Sapphires come from many sources including India, Sri Lanka and Montana, USA. Their value depends on different factors, including the intensity of colour. Some examples display muted tones of blue and green with less vibrance.

Conversely, more valuable stones offer vivid shades of eye-catching blue and green. Both the size and shape of the gemstone influence the cost and rarity. At the same time, natural colour without any heat treatment helps to add value to the Sapphire.

Peacock Sapphire Rings

Over the years, we have created different examples of Peacock Sapphire rings. Interestingly, most include the addition of diamonds. White diamonds graded F colour or above add contrast and help the colour of a Sapphire stand out within the ring design. Peacock Sapphire engagement rings make a wonderful choice owing to their unusual colouration and durability compared to other gemstone types.

Peacock sapphire engagement ring set with an octagonal blue-green Sapphire between diamonds.

Bespoke ring designs

Owing to the rarity and variation of Sapphires, we make most rings through our bespoke design service. As a result, we source the perfect gemstone, design the ring and create the most incredible one-of-a-kind jewellery designs. At the heart of our work, we source precious metals and gems responsibly from across the World.

Peacock sapphire oval and diamond bespoke engagement ring
Bespoke example of a Peacock Sapphire oval and diamond engagement ring with more muted tones.

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