{"id":3999,"date":"2026-05-27T07:09:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T07:09:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/?p=3999"},"modified":"2026-05-27T07:09:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T07:09:51","slug":"types-of-blue-gemstones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/it\/blog\/types-of-blue-gemstones\/","title":{"rendered":"All Types of Blue Gemstones: A Complete Guide in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3999\" class=\"elementor elementor-3999\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-6a5a56d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6a5a56d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f404a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"2f404a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Are you looking for a blue gemstone for a ring, pendant, or pair of earrings \u2014 and not sure where to start? You are not alone. Blue is one of the most requested colours in fine jewellery, and the choice of stone can feel overwhelming when you discover just how many beautiful options exist beyond sapphire.<\/p><p>At Provence Jewellery, we work with blue gemstones every day. This guide brings together our expert knowledge and in-depth research to give you everything you need: a full list of blue gemstone types, their shades and durability, how they perform in real jewellery settings, and practical advice on choosing the right stone for your piece and your budget.<\/p><p>Whether you are drawn to the deep midnight of a fine blue sapphire, the electric glow of Paraiba tourmaline, or the soft coastal calm of aquamarine, there is a perfect blue gemstone for you.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-b4d2e30 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b4d2e30\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-773a41f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"773a41f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Quick-Reference: Types of Blue Gemstones at a Glance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81ef50f elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"81ef50f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Use this table to compare the most popular blue gemstones at a glance. Full profiles for each stone follow below.<\/p><p>Price guide: $ = under \u00a3200 per carat, $$ = \u00a3200\u2013800, $$$ = \u00a3800\u20132,500, $$$$ = \u00a32,500+<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9299b6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9299b6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blue-gemstone-colour-spectrum-from-pale-sky-blue-topaz-to-deep-navy-sapphire-showing-shades-of-aquamarine-tanzanite-iolite-and-lapis-lazuli.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4027\" alt=\"Blue gemstone colour spectrum from pale sky blue topaz to deep navy sapphire, showing shades of aquamarine, tanzanite, iolite, and lapis lazuli\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blue-gemstone-colour-spectrum-from-pale-sky-blue-topaz-to-deep-navy-sapphire-showing-shades-of-aquamarine-tanzanite-iolite-and-lapis-lazuli.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blue-gemstone-colour-spectrum-from-pale-sky-blue-topaz-to-deep-navy-sapphire-showing-shades-of-aquamarine-tanzanite-iolite-and-lapis-lazuli-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blue-gemstone-colour-spectrum-from-pale-sky-blue-topaz-to-deep-navy-sapphire-showing-shades-of-aquamarine-tanzanite-iolite-and-lapis-lazuli-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blue-gemstone-colour-spectrum-from-pale-sky-blue-topaz-to-deep-navy-sapphire-showing-shades-of-aquamarine-tanzanite-iolite-and-lapis-lazuli-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blue-gemstone-colour-spectrum-from-pale-sky-blue-topaz-to-deep-navy-sapphire-showing-shades-of-aquamarine-tanzanite-iolite-and-lapis-lazuli-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blue-gemstone-colour-spectrum-from-pale-sky-blue-topaz-to-deep-navy-sapphire-showing-shades-of-aquamarine-tanzanite-iolite-and-lapis-lazuli-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-612461b elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_table\" data-id=\"612461b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_table.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-el-table-wrap wd-reset-all-last\">\n\t\t\t<table class=\"wd-el-table\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<thead class=\"text-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr class=\"wd-table-row elementor-repeater-item-b5d40a7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-9616cc8\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pietra preziosa<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-6d9138f\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Shade of Blue<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-bb8bafc\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Mohs<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-d43696b\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ideale per<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-81a6f1e\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Price Range<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-ad4ac18\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Rarit\u00e0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/thead>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<tbody class=\"text-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr class=\"wd-table-row elementor-repeater-item-4e29dae\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-a729220\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Blue Sapphire<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-556d1fe\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Deep royal \/ cornflower blue<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-abf0440\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>9<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-e64b3c2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Rings, everyday wear<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-4970abe\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>$$$ \u2013 $$$$<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-c041312\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Uncommon (fine quality)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr class=\"wd-table-row elementor-repeater-item-c191bc4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-cb3fdc6\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Acquamarina<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-bca53da\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pale sky to medium blue<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-5902515\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>7.5\u20138<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-eab2cf8\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>All jewellery types<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-5c5f005\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>$$ \u2013 $$$<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-7b97abf\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Available<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr class=\"wd-table-row elementor-repeater-item-9a613c0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-f0123d7\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Tanzanite<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-6622761\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Blue-violet, trichroic<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-8a6c863\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>6\u20137<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-59fbe38\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pendants, earrings<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-31dad61\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>$$$ \u2013 $$$$<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-4e241c3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Very rare (1 location)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr class=\"wd-table-row elementor-repeater-item-3ed501c\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-b4a8f51\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Blue Topaz (London)<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-0335b52\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Deep inky blue<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-c5bb69e\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>8<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-7fb38ea\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Rings, versatile<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-c1d5bdc\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>$ \u2013 $$<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-dec826a\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ampiamente disponibile<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr class=\"wd-table-row elementor-repeater-item-ba1dc71\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-582b3dd\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Blue Topaz (Swiss)<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-a06c3b1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Vivid medium blue<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-3e0f2b7\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>8<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-c547a48\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>All jewellery types<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-6940e6a\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>$ \u2013 $$<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-6e1c9d3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ampiamente disponibile<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr class=\"wd-table-row elementor-repeater-item-a7c0c68\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-a4f4d5c\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Blue Topaz (Sky)<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-3a82797\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pale icy blue<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-e9f65a4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>8<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-306f25f\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Delicate pieces<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-bd92d5f\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>$<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-8e3a89c\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ampiamente disponibile<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr class=\"wd-table-row elementor-repeater-item-41818d6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-692a131\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Turquoise<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-5d33ce5\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sky to blue-green<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-2302a16\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>5\u20136<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-c7eb795\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pendants, earrings<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-3b6b105\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>$ \u2013 $$$<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-03c55dd\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Available\u2013rare (fine)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr class=\"wd-table-row elementor-repeater-item-1eea6b2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-9d05eba\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Iolite<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-b1da167\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Blue-violet, pleochroic<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-a662f78\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>7\u20137,5<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-fc3d69e\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pendants, earrings<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-922b612\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>$<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-4b2e1dc\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Available<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr class=\"wd-table-row elementor-repeater-item-00b2e06\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-341e0bf\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Kyanite<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-fce7b47\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Medium to deep blue<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-54a8a4d\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>4.5\u20137<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-9d2281d\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pendants, earrings<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-6ba9186\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>$<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-ace95e9\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Available<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr class=\"wd-table-row elementor-repeater-item-13ac8ad\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-da1b12c\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Lapis Lazul<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-502bd84\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Deep navy with gold flecks<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-0cda689\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>5\u20136<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-459ba3f\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pendants, earrings<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-e8365ab\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>$ \u2013 $$<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-4ba10cb\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Available<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr class=\"wd-table-row elementor-repeater-item-47106b6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-6a698a6\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Blue Spinel<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-2d77601\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Rich cobalt to vivid blue<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-9444cf1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>8<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-76e3125\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>All jewellery types<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-4459adf\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>$$ \u2013 $$$<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-a3611e9\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Uncommon<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr class=\"wd-table-row elementor-repeater-item-2eb9d02\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-0a6d897\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Blue Zircon<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-b0f8c30\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Vivid electric blue<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-8e0f676\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>7.5<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-f61bbcb\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pendants, earrings<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-5b0aea4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>$<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-a4a6fa3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Available<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr class=\"wd-table-row elementor-repeater-item-7953e4b\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-8711fc0\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Labradorite<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-cf6ee02\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Iridescent blue flash<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-7cb47ea\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>6\u20136.5<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-b9221a2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pendants, earrings<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-fdc5fb1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>$<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-f46f28c\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Available<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr class=\"wd-table-row elementor-repeater-item-00052d2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-d347036\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Paraiba Tourmaline<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-82c95ca\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Neon electric blue-green<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-627cce1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>7\u20137,5<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-4ad4701\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Statement pieces<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-cc76419\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>$$$$+<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-6c33095\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Extremely rare<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr class=\"wd-table-row elementor-repeater-item-8e24328\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-2f244b9\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Grandidierite<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-3396b6e\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Blue-green<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-38f51e7\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>7.5<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-ca4a8fc\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Collector \/ pendants<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-55461cd\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>$$$+<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-9b96ee9\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Very rare<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr class=\"wd-table-row elementor-repeater-item-edab719\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-e63c736\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Benitoite<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-7114fc2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Vivid sapphire blue<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-311d69f\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>6.5<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-55681c9\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Collector pieces<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-ca2bf25\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>$$$$+<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-2e1ac82\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Exceptionally rare<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-d5c1570 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d5c1570\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2244de4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2244de4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tier 1: The Most Popular Blue Gemstones for Jewellery<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f982599 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"f982599\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>These five stones dominate the market for good reason \u2014 they combine beauty, durability, and wide availability. They are the first stones to consider for any blue jewellery piece.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-fbbde9f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fbbde9f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-575fdb3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"575fdb3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Blue Sapphire \u2014 The Timeless Classic<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab12a12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"ab12a12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Provence Pick<\/b><\/strong><br \/>Blue sapphire looks stunning in white gold or platinum settings, which amplify its cool depth. For a warmer look, rose gold creates a beautiful contrast with cornflower blue stones. Ideal for everyday rings due to its outstanding hardness.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24390cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"24390cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Oval-cornflower-blue-sapphire-engagement-ring-in-white-gold-with-diamond-halo-shown-on-a-marble-surface.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4031\" alt=\"Oval cornflower blue sapphire engagement ring in white gold with diamond halo, shown on a marble surface\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Oval-cornflower-blue-sapphire-engagement-ring-in-white-gold-with-diamond-halo-shown-on-a-marble-surface.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Oval-cornflower-blue-sapphire-engagement-ring-in-white-gold-with-diamond-halo-shown-on-a-marble-surface-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Oval-cornflower-blue-sapphire-engagement-ring-in-white-gold-with-diamond-halo-shown-on-a-marble-surface-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Oval-cornflower-blue-sapphire-engagement-ring-in-white-gold-with-diamond-halo-shown-on-a-marble-surface-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Oval-cornflower-blue-sapphire-engagement-ring-in-white-gold-with-diamond-halo-shown-on-a-marble-surface-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Oval-cornflower-blue-sapphire-engagement-ring-in-white-gold-with-diamond-halo-shown-on-a-marble-surface-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c299e6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"c299e6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Hardness: <\/b><\/strong>9 (Mohs) \u00a0| \u00a0<strong><b>Colours: <\/b><\/strong>Cornflower blue, royal blue, teal blue, midnight blue \u00a0| \u00a0<strong><b>Origin: <\/b><\/strong>Sri Lanka, Kashmir, Burma, Madagascar<\/p><p>Blue sapphire is the quintessential blue gemstone \u2014 prized for millennia by royalty, clergy, and collectors alike. With a Mohs hardness of 9, it is second only to diamond in durability, making it the single best choice for a blue engagement ring or any piece intended for daily wear.<\/p><p>The most desirable colour is 'cornflower blue' or 'royal blue': a vivid, medium-to-dark blue with excellent saturation and minimal grey or green secondary hues. Kashmir sapphires, with their legendary velvety blue colour, are among the most valuable gemstones in the world. Sri Lankan stones offer a beautiful range from pale to deep blue and are far more accessible.<\/p><p>The vast majority of blue sapphires on the market are heat-treated \u2014 a long-accepted industry standard that enhances colour and clarity. Unheated sapphires, confirmed by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gia.edu\/sapphire\/buyers-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gemological certificate<\/a> (GRS, GIA, or G\u00fcbelin), command a significant premium. Always ask your jeweller for a treatment disclosure.<\/p><p><strong><b>Sapphire buying tips<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Look for vivid colour with no excessive grey or brown undertones.<\/li><li>For engagement rings, prioritise stones certified by GIA, GRS, or AGL.<\/li><li>Ceylon (Sri Lankan) sapphires offer excellent quality at more accessible prices than Burmese or Kashmir.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>Avoid stones described as 'diffusion-treated' \u2014 this is a surface coating, not a standard treatment<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-22a6fa0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"22a6fa0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c120b94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c120b94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Aquamarine \u2014 The Sea-Blue Beryl<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d24f289 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"d24f289\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Provence Pick<\/b><\/strong><br \/>Aquamarine's cool, pale tones are perfect for yellow gold settings \u2014 the contrast is striking and very on-trend. It suits all jewellery types beautifully: from delicate drop earrings to bold cocktail rings. Its March birthstone status makes it a popular and meaningful gift choice.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dca6a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1dca6a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Pale-blue-aquamarine-oval-faceted-gemstone-beside-a-delicate-aquamarine-pendant-necklace-in-yellow-gold.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4032\" alt=\"Pale blue aquamarine oval faceted gemstone beside a delicate aquamarine pendant necklace in yellow gold\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Pale-blue-aquamarine-oval-faceted-gemstone-beside-a-delicate-aquamarine-pendant-necklace-in-yellow-gold.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Pale-blue-aquamarine-oval-faceted-gemstone-beside-a-delicate-aquamarine-pendant-necklace-in-yellow-gold-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Pale-blue-aquamarine-oval-faceted-gemstone-beside-a-delicate-aquamarine-pendant-necklace-in-yellow-gold-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Pale-blue-aquamarine-oval-faceted-gemstone-beside-a-delicate-aquamarine-pendant-necklace-in-yellow-gold-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Pale-blue-aquamarine-oval-faceted-gemstone-beside-a-delicate-aquamarine-pendant-necklace-in-yellow-gold-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Pale-blue-aquamarine-oval-faceted-gemstone-beside-a-delicate-aquamarine-pendant-necklace-in-yellow-gold-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6eec7db elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"6eec7db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Hardness: <\/b><\/strong>7.5\u20138 \u00a0| \u00a0<strong><b>Colours: <\/b><\/strong>Pale sky blue to medium sea blue \u00a0| \u00a0<strong><b>Origin: <\/b><\/strong>Brazil, Madagascar, Nigeria, Pakistan<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gia.edu\/aquamarine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acquamarina<\/a> belongs to the beryl family \u2014 the same mineral group as emerald \u2014 and takes its name from the Latin for 'sea water'. Its characteristic pale-to-medium blue is calming and effortlessly elegant. Unlike many blue gemstones, aquamarine is typically eye-clean (free from visible inclusions), which gives it exceptional clarity and brilliance.<\/p><p>The most prized aquamarines come from Minas Gerais in Brazil and display a deep, saturated blue sometimes described as 'Santa Maria blue'. Pakistani stones can also be exceptionally fine. Most aquamarines are heated to remove any greenish tints and improve the pure blue colour \u2014 this is a universally accepted treatment.<\/p><p>At Mohs 7.5\u20138, aquamarine is durable enough for most jewellery, though it should be protected from hard knocks in everyday rings. It excels in pendants, earrings, and occasional-wear rings.<\/p><p><strong><b>Aquamarine buying tips<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Deeper blue stones are more valuable \u2014 look for intense colour, not washed-out pale grey.<\/li><li>Aquamarine is almost always eye-clean; avoid stones with visible inclusions.<\/li><li>Excellent value for money compared to sapphire: large stones are available at accessible prices.<\/li><li>March's birthstone \u2014 a thoughtful and meaningful gift.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-045b5e8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"045b5e8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7523b08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7523b08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Tanzanite \u2014 The Rarest Blue on Earth<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aee95e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"aee95e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Provence Pick<\/b><\/strong><br \/>Tanzanite's violet-blue hues look breathtaking in white gold or silver settings that allow its unique colour to take centre stage. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners and protect from hard knocks \u2014 tanzanite is best reserved for pendants, earrings, and special-occasion rings rather than everyday wear.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e63fdb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4e63fdb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cushion-cut-tanzanite-gemstone-showing-its-characteristic-blue-violet-trichroism-colour-shift-under-natural-light.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4029\" alt=\"Cushion cut tanzanite gemstone showing its characteristic blue violet trichroism colour shift under natural light\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cushion-cut-tanzanite-gemstone-showing-its-characteristic-blue-violet-trichroism-colour-shift-under-natural-light.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cushion-cut-tanzanite-gemstone-showing-its-characteristic-blue-violet-trichroism-colour-shift-under-natural-light-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cushion-cut-tanzanite-gemstone-showing-its-characteristic-blue-violet-trichroism-colour-shift-under-natural-light-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cushion-cut-tanzanite-gemstone-showing-its-characteristic-blue-violet-trichroism-colour-shift-under-natural-light-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cushion-cut-tanzanite-gemstone-showing-its-characteristic-blue-violet-trichroism-colour-shift-under-natural-light-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cushion-cut-tanzanite-gemstone-showing-its-characteristic-blue-violet-trichroism-colour-shift-under-natural-light-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e4dae2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"9e4dae2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Hardness: <\/b><\/strong>6\u20137 \u00a0| \u00a0<strong><b>Colours: <\/b><\/strong>Blue-violet to deep indigo, strongly trichroic \u00a0| \u00a0<strong><b>Origin: <\/b><\/strong>Exclusively: Merelani Hills, Tanzania<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gia.edu\/tanzanite-history-lore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discovered in 1967 at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro<\/a>, tanzanite is found in one place and one place only on earth \u2014 a 7km mining corridor in northern Tanzania. This extraordinary rarity, combined with its mesmerising colour, has propelled it into the top tier of coloured gemstones in just half a century.<\/p><p>Tanzanite is strongly trichroic, meaning it shows different colours depending on the viewing angle: blue, violet, and a deep burgundy. When cut correctly, the dominant colour is a rich blue-violet that seems to shift in different lighting \u2014 electric under daylight, deeply mysterious by candlelight. Some stones lean more blue; others more violet \u2014 personal preference determines which is more desirable.<\/p><p>Geologists estimate that tanzanite will be fully mined out within the next 20\u201330 years, which has led many buyers to consider it an investment as well as a beautiful gemstone. Unlike sapphire, tanzanite is not suitable for rough daily wear due to its lower hardness and perfect cleavage. It shines at its best in pendants, earrings, and occasional rings with protective settings.<\/p><p><strong><b>Tanzanite buying tips<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>AAA-grade tanzanite shows deep, vivid blue-violet with strong saturation \u2014 avoid pale or washed-out stones.<\/li><li>A protective setting (bezel or halo) is strongly recommended for rings.<\/li><li>Request a certificate of origin; reputable dealers source ethically from Tanzania.<\/li><li>Consider tanzanite's rarity as part of its long-term value proposition.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-e3e4c27 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e3e4c27\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25e7caa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"25e7caa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Blue Topaz \u2014 The Accessible Blue<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfe62cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"cfe62cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Provence Pick<\/b><\/strong><br \/>Blue topaz is one of our favourite recommendations for clients who want a vivid, sparkling blue stone without the price of sapphire. London Blue's deep inky colour looks sensational in white gold; Sky Blue creates a delicate, ethereal feel perfect for gift jewellery. Topaz at Mohs 8 is durable and excellent value.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ea045d elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"9ea045d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Hardness: <\/b><\/strong>8 \u00a0| \u00a0<strong><b>Colours: <\/b><\/strong>Pale (Sky Blue), vivid medium (Swiss Blue), deep inky (London Blue) \u00a0| \u00a0<strong><b>Origin: <\/b><\/strong>Brazil, Nigeria, Sri Lanka (most treated)<\/p><p>Blue topaz is one of the most commercially popular blue gemstones in the world, largely because it offers excellent colour and sparkle at very accessible price points. Natural blue topaz is actually quite rare; almost all the blue topaz sold in jewellery has been irradiated and heat-treated \u2014 a safe, stable, and widely accepted process that creates its characteristic blue colour.<\/p><p>There are three principal varieties. Sky Blue is pale and icy, reminiscent of a clear winter sky \u2014 delicate and feminine. Swiss Blue is a vivid, medium-saturated blue with excellent brightness \u2014 the most popular and versatile variety. London Blue is the deepest and most dramatic of the three: a rich, inky blue with slight grey or green undertones that gives it a sophisticated edge prized for statement jewellery.<\/p><p>With a Mohs hardness of 8, blue topaz is tough and suitable for all types of jewellery, including everyday rings. It pairs beautifully with white metals for a crisp, contemporary look, or with yellow gold for a warmer contrast.<\/p><p><strong><b>Blue topaz buying tips<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>London Blue is the most sought-after variety for statement pieces; Swiss Blue offers the best all-round vibrancy.<\/li><li>Treatment is the industry standard and does not affect value or durability.<\/li><li>December's birthstone (alongside turquoise and tanzanite) \u2014 excellent gifting option.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>Large stones at affordable prices make topaz ideal for bold, sculptural jewellery designs.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-94feafb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"94feafb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f119bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4f119bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Turquoise \u2014 The Ancient Blue<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca12441 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"ca12441\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Provence Pick<\/b><\/strong><br \/>Turquoise works most powerfully in silver settings that complement its earthy, natural character. It is best reserved for pendants, earrings, and bracelets rather than rings \u2014 its lower hardness means it scratches with daily ring wear. Persian turquoise with an even, robin's-egg blue colour is the most prized.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d54cf2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"0d54cf2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Hardness: <\/b><\/strong>5\u20136 \u00a0| \u00a0<strong><b>Colours: <\/b><\/strong>Sky blue to blue-green, often with natural matrix veining \u00a0| \u00a0<strong><b>Origin: <\/b><\/strong>Iran (Persia), USA (Arizona), China, Egypt<\/p><p>Turquoise is one of the oldest gemstones known to humanity. Ancient Egyptians adorned their pharaohs with it; the Aztecs inlaid it in ceremonial masks; Navajo artisans have elevated it to a defining element of Southwestern jewellery tradition. Few gemstones carry such cultural weight across so many civilisations.<\/p><p>The finest turquoise comes from the Nishapur mines of northeastern Iran \u2014 known as 'Persian turquoise' \u2014 and displays a pure, even robin's-egg blue with no matrix (the host rock veining that characterises many turquoise stones). American turquoise from Nevada and Arizona mines, while often featuring characteristic spider-web matrix, is prized in its own right and commands high prices from collectors.<\/p><p>Turquoise is an opaque stone with a waxy to sub-vitreous lustre. Its lower hardness means it requires more careful handling in jewellery settings, and most commercial turquoise is stabilised (impregnated with resin) to improve durability and colour. Untreated, naturally coloured turquoise commands a significant premium.<\/p><p><strong><b>Turquoise buying tips<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Ask specifically whether turquoise is natural, stabilised, or dyed \u2014 price and value differ significantly.<\/li><li>Avoid exposure to chemicals, perfumes, and prolonged sunlight, which can alter the colour.<\/li><li>Persian (Iranian) turquoise commands the highest prices; look for certificates of origin for fine pieces.<\/li><li>The most wearable setting for turquoise rings is a bezel (fully surrounding the stone) for protection.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-5707aa1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5707aa1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54922af elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"54922af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tier 2: Beautiful Blue Gemstones Worth Knowing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f4f553 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"9f4f553\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>These six stones offer outstanding beauty, often at more accessible prices than the first tier. Each brings something unique \u2014 whether that is a distinctive optical effect, an unusual hue, or remarkable hardness for the price.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1542d76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1542d76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Six-blue-gemstones-arranged-on-white-marble-\u2014-iolite-kyanite-lapis-lazuli-blue-spinel-blue-zircon-and-labradorite-\u2014-showing-a-variety-of-shades-from-indigo-to-iridescent-blue.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4026\" alt=\"Six blue gemstones arranged on white marble \u2014 iolite, kyanite, lapis lazuli, blue spinel, blue zircon, and labradorite \u2014 showing a variety of shades from indigo to iridescent blue\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Six-blue-gemstones-arranged-on-white-marble-\u2014-iolite-kyanite-lapis-lazuli-blue-spinel-blue-zircon-and-labradorite-\u2014-showing-a-variety-of-shades-from-indigo-to-iridescent-blue.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Six-blue-gemstones-arranged-on-white-marble-\u2014-iolite-kyanite-lapis-lazuli-blue-spinel-blue-zircon-and-labradorite-\u2014-showing-a-variety-of-shades-from-indigo-to-iridescent-blue-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Six-blue-gemstones-arranged-on-white-marble-\u2014-iolite-kyanite-lapis-lazuli-blue-spinel-blue-zircon-and-labradorite-\u2014-showing-a-variety-of-shades-from-indigo-to-iridescent-blue-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Six-blue-gemstones-arranged-on-white-marble-\u2014-iolite-kyanite-lapis-lazuli-blue-spinel-blue-zircon-and-labradorite-\u2014-showing-a-variety-of-shades-from-indigo-to-iridescent-blue-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Six-blue-gemstones-arranged-on-white-marble-\u2014-iolite-kyanite-lapis-lazuli-blue-spinel-blue-zircon-and-labradorite-\u2014-showing-a-variety-of-shades-from-indigo-to-iridescent-blue-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Six-blue-gemstones-arranged-on-white-marble-\u2014-iolite-kyanite-lapis-lazuli-blue-spinel-blue-zircon-and-labradorite-\u2014-showing-a-variety-of-shades-from-indigo-to-iridescent-blue-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-4fbc84e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4fbc84e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffc72a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ffc72a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. Iolite \u2014 The Poor Man's Sapphire<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-635ac29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"635ac29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Provence Pick<\/b><\/strong><br \/>Iolite is a hidden gem \u2014 literally. Its vivid blue-violet rivals tanzanite at a fraction of the price. Best in pendants and earrings where its pleochroism can be appreciated in movement. A wonderful choice for buyers who love tanzanite's colour but have a tighter budget.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-301af8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"301af8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Hardness: <\/b><\/strong>7\u20137.5 \u00a0| \u00a0<strong><b>Colours: <\/b><\/strong>Deep blue-violet to indigo, strongly pleochroic \u00a0| \u00a0<strong><b>Origin: <\/b><\/strong>Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Namibia<\/p><p>Iolite is the gem-quality variety of the mineral cordierite and is remarkable for its strong pleochroism \u2014 it shifts between deep blue-violet, pale blue, and a warm yellowish-grey as you rotate it in the light. Viking navigators reportedly used thin slices of iolite as a polarising filter to locate the sun on overcast days, earning it the nickname 'Viking compass stone'.<\/p><p>At Mohs 7\u20137.5, iolite is suitable for protected rings and excellent for pendants and earrings. It offers a colour very similar to tanzanite at a fraction of the price, making it one of the best value propositions in coloured gemstones. It is rarely treated, which appeals to buyers who prefer natural, unenhanced stones.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-0f151e6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0f151e6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43226b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"43226b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">7. Kyanite \u2014 The Variable Blue<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a852591 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"a852591\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Provence Pick<\/b><\/strong><br \/>Kyanite's hardness varies dramatically by direction \u2014 hard along the length of the crystal, soft across it \u2014 which makes it challenging to cut but produces stones of unusual beauty. Best suited to pendants and earrings; not recommended for rings. The deep blue varieties rival sapphire in colour at a tiny fraction of the cost.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca5f831 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"ca5f831\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Hardness: <\/b><\/strong>4.5\u20137 (strongly anisotropic) \u00a0| \u00a0<strong><b>Colours: <\/b><\/strong>Pale to deep cornflower blue, sometimes with colour zoning \u00a0| \u00a0<strong><b>Origin: <\/b><\/strong>Nepal, Brazil, Kenya, India<\/p><p>Kyanite is a fascinating and underappreciated gemstone with a hardness that varies significantly by direction \u2014 a property called anisotropy. This makes it challenging to cut and facet, which is part of why it remains relatively rare in jewellery despite its stunning colour. The finest kyanite can display a cornflower blue indistinguishable from expensive sapphire to the untrained eye.<\/p><p>Kyanite is almost never treated and is typically found at very accessible price points, making it an excellent option for those who appreciate natural, unenhanced stones with remarkable colour. It should be protected from knocks and is best suited to pendants and earrings rather than daily-wear rings.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-902fe00 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"902fe00\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fd5244 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7fd5244\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">8. Lapis Lazuli \u2014 The Royal Blue of Antiquity<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89d3eec elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"89d3eec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Provence Pick<\/b><\/strong><br \/>Lapis lazuli's opaque, intensely saturated deep blue is unlike anything else in the gem world. It works beautifully as a bold statement piece \u2014 carved pendants, wide bangles, or strong earring drops in silver. Avoid heat, chemicals, and ultrasonic cleaners. The golden pyrite flecks in natural lapis are a sign of authenticity \u2014 embrace them.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6494e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"b6494e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Hardness: <\/b><\/strong>5\u20136 \u00a0| \u00a0<strong><b>Colours: <\/b><\/strong>Deep navy to ultramarine blue, often with golden pyrite inclusions \u00a0| \u00a0<strong><b>Origin: <\/b><\/strong>Afghanistan (finest quality), Chile, Russia<\/p><p>Lapis lazuli has been prized for over 6,000 years. Ancient Egyptians used it in the funeral mask of Tutankhamun; Renaissance painters ground it into 'ultramarine' pigment \u2014 the most expensive paint colour in history, worth more than gold. Its name means 'blue stone' in a blend of Latin and Persian, and it has never lost its association with royalty, wisdom, and truth.<\/p><p>The finest lapis lazuli comes from the ancient Sar-e-Sang mines in Afghanistan's Badakhshan province, where mining has continued for thousands of years. The ideal stone is an intense, even royal blue with minimal white calcite veining and a tasteful scattering of gold pyrite inclusions \u2014 never a stone that has been artificially dyed or has excessive pale patches.<\/p><p>Lapis is an opaque stone with a Mohs hardness of 5\u20136 and is typically carved or cut en cabochon. It is sensitive to acids and heat, so avoid cleaning with anything other than a soft, damp cloth.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-fcefde4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fcefde4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df73921 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"df73921\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">9. Blue Spinel \u2014 The Connoisseur's Choice<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c710e5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"c710e5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Provence Pick<\/b><\/strong><br \/>Blue spinel is one of the best-kept secrets in fine gemstones. At Mohs 8, it is as durable as topaz and harder than tanzanite, making it suitable for all jewellery types including rings. Its rarity and growing collector following make it an interesting choice for those who want something off the beaten path.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1267226 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"1267226\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Hardness: <\/b><\/strong>8 \u00a0| \u00a0<strong><b>Colours: <\/b><\/strong>Cobalt blue, vivid medium blue, grey-blue \u00a0| \u00a0<strong><b>Origin: <\/b><\/strong>Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Vietnam<\/p><p>Spinel spent centuries being misidentified as sapphire \u2014 the 'Black Prince's Ruby' in the British Imperial Crown is actually a red spinel, and many historic 'sapphires' have turned out to be spinels. Today, spinel is recognised and celebrated in its own right as one of the finest coloured gemstones available.<\/p><p>Blue spinel is rarer than blue sapphire and typically completely untreated \u2014 no heat enhancement, no irradiation, no filling. The most prized variety is 'cobalt spinel' from Tanzania and Sri Lanka, which displays an intensely vivid blue driven by cobalt rather than iron and titanium (as in sapphire). These exceptional stones can rival fine sapphires in brilliance while offering uniqueness that discerning buyers find compelling.<\/p><p>With a Mohs hardness of 8 and no cleavage (a structural weakness that can cause cracking), spinel is remarkably tough and suitable for everyday jewellery including engagement rings.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-775fbd6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"775fbd6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76de5a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"76de5a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">10. Blue Zircon \u2014 The Brilliant Underdog<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9d8ea8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"c9d8ea8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Provence Pick<\/b><\/strong><br \/>Blue zircon has a brilliance that rivals diamond \u2014 its high refractive index and strong fire create extraordinary sparkle. It is best in protected settings (pendants, earrings, halo rings) due to its brittleness. An excellent choice for buyers who love sparkle and want something beyond the ordinary.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc67972 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"bc67972\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Hardness: <\/b><\/strong>7.5 \u00a0| \u00a0<strong><b>Colours: <\/b><\/strong>Vivid electric blue, sometimes with a slight green tint \u00a0| \u00a0<strong><b>Origin: <\/b><\/strong>Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Tanzania<\/p><p>Zircon is one of the oldest minerals on Earth \u2014 zircon crystals have been dated at over 4 billion years old \u2014 yet it remains surprisingly unknown to many buyers. Blue zircon is created by heat-treating zircon from Cambodia and other sources, and the resulting vivid electric blue is highly distinctive. Its brilliance is exceptional: zircon has one of the highest refractive indices of any gem, meaning it scatters light with remarkable sparkle that can rival diamond.<\/p><p>Note: zircon is completely unrelated to cubic zirconia, which is a synthetic diamond simulant. Natural zircon is a genuinely valuable gemstone with its own identity and beauty. Blue zircon is December's birthstone alongside turquoise and tanzanite. Its brittleness means it needs a protective setting \u2014 bezels and halos work well \u2014 and it should not be put in ultrasonic cleaners.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-070f978 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"070f978\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-782ad0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"782ad0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">11. Labradorite \u2014 The Mystical Flasher<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84881c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"84881c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Provence Pick<\/b><\/strong><br \/>Labradorite is beloved in contemporary and bohemian jewellery for its extraordinary labradorescence \u2014 the iridescent flash that appears as you move the stone in light. Each stone is completely unique. Best in silver settings and pendants where its optical magic can be displayed. A striking statement stone at very accessible prices.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-894da70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"894da70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Hardness: <\/b><\/strong>6\u20136.5 \u00a0| \u00a0<strong><b>Colours: <\/b><\/strong>Grey-green base with vivid blue, teal, and gold labradorescent flash \u00a0| \u00a0<strong><b>Origin: <\/b><\/strong>Canada, Finland (spectrolite), Madagascar<\/p><p>Labradorite belongs to the feldspar family and is named after Labrador, Canada, where it was first described in 1770. Its defining characteristic is 'labradorescence' \u2014 a shimmering, iridescent optical phenomenon caused by light interacting with internal structural layers within the stone. When tilted in the light, labradorite can flash brilliant blues, teals, golds, and greens from a seemingly grey base.<\/p><p>The most spectacular variety is 'spectrolite' from Finland, which displays the full colour spectrum across a single stone. Finnish spectrolite commands premium prices. Madagascar produces beautiful, vivid blue-dominant labradorite that is widely available at accessible price points. Rainbow moonstone, technically a white variety of labradorite, displays a similar blue sheen across a white\/grey background.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-dae5d78 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dae5d78\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c426f84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c426f84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tier 3: Rare &amp; Collector Blue Gemstones<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3539066 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"3539066\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>These three stones are among the rarest in the world. They are coveted by serious collectors, command exceptional prices, and represent the pinnacle of blue gemstone beauty. If you are looking for a truly unique, investment-grade piece, these are the stones to know.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-9b3e123 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9b3e123\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50b00ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"50b00ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">12. Paraiba Tourmaline \u2014 The Neon Blue<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fe4c72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"1fe4c72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Provence Pick<\/b><\/strong><br \/>Paraiba tourmaline is, in our view, the most visually extraordinary gemstone on earth. Nothing else glows like this. If your budget allows, even a small, well-cut Paraiba in a simple setting will be the most commented-upon piece in any jewellery collection. Request origin certification \u2014 Brazilian Paraiba commands the highest premium.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf8f959 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"bf8f959\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Hardness: <\/b><\/strong>7\u20137.5 \u00a0| \u00a0<strong><b>Colours: <\/b><\/strong>Electric neon blue, blue-green, vivid cyan \u2014 coloured by copper \u00a0| \u00a0<strong><b>Origin: <\/b><\/strong>Paraiba, Brazil (original); also Mozambique, Nigeria<\/p><p>Paraiba tourmaline was discovered in the Brazilian state of Paraiba in 1987 by geologist Heitor Dimas Barbosa, who spent years prospecting before uncovering the deposit. The stones he found were unlike anything previously seen: a vivid, electric neon blue and blue-green, coloured by the presence of copper \u2014 an element that had never before been associated with tourmaline's colour in nature.<\/p><p>The original Brazilian deposit is now largely exhausted, making Brazilian Paraiba extraordinarily rare and valuable \u2014 fine specimens can fetch tens of thousands of pounds per carat. Copper-bearing tourmalines from Mozambique and Nigeria share similar optical properties and are sometimes marketed as Paraiba; these are beautiful in their own right but typically command lower prices, and certificates of origin are important for establishing value.<\/p><p>The defining characteristic of all Paraiba tourmaline is its 'neon glow' \u2014 an intensity of colour saturation that appears almost self-luminous, as if the stone generates its own light. This quality, produced by the copper coloration, is unique in the gem world and unlike anything achievable through heat treatment of other stones.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-56c8721 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"56c8721\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdd0ac4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bdd0ac4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">13. Grandidierite \u2014 The Teal-Blue Rarity<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eff665f elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"eff665f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Provence Pick<\/b><\/strong><br \/>Grandidierite is a stone for those who know. If you want a gemstone that almost nobody else will have, yet which offers exceptional beauty, grandidierite is a superb choice. Its blue-green colour is unique; its rarity is genuine. Ideal as a collector's piece or a pendant centrepiece for a very special occasion.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e44396d elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"e44396d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Hardness: <\/b><\/strong>7.5 \u00a0| \u00a0<strong><b>Colours: <\/b><\/strong>Blue-green to teal, strongly pleochroic (blue, green, white) \u00a0| \u00a0<strong><b>Origin: <\/b><\/strong>Madagascar (primary); Sri Lanka, Malawi<\/p><p>Named after French explorer Alfred Grandidier, grandidierite was considered one of the rarest gemstones on Earth until new deposits were discovered in Madagascar in the early 2000s. Even today, fine facetable material remains exceptional. The stone's teal, blue-green colour is completely unique in the gem world \u2014 a colour that sits between aquamarine and tourmaline but belongs entirely to itself.<\/p><p>Grandidierite is strongly pleochroic, showing blue, green, and almost white depending on the viewing angle. The finest faceted stones show a rich, saturated blue-green that rivals Paraiba tourmaline in intensity. Transparency in grandidierite is rare; most rough contains inclusions, making clean faceted material highly sought-after by collectors.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-e365186 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e365186\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-086c2be elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"086c2be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">14. Benitoite \u2014 California's State Gem<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba95049 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"ba95049\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Provence Pick<\/b><\/strong><br \/>Benitoite is truly a collector's gemstone. It is available only in small sizes, only from one location in the world, and glows vivid blue under UV light \u2014 a unique party trick. If you want the rarest blue gemstone outside of blue diamond, this is it. Suitable for pendants and collector settings.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5ce55f elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"b5ce55f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Hardness: <\/b><\/strong>6.5 \u00a0| \u00a0<strong><b>Colours: <\/b><\/strong>Vivid sapphire blue, glows strongly under UV \u00a0| \u00a0<strong><b>Origin: <\/b><\/strong>Exclusively: San Benito County, California, USA<\/p><p>Benitoite is found in only one location on earth \u2014 the Benitoite Gem Mine in San Benito County, California, which is now largely open only to recreational collectors. It was designated California's official state gemstone in 1985. The stone's vivid blue colour, high dispersion (fire), and remarkable fluorescence under shortwave UV light (it glows an intense blue-white, appearing almost electric) make it exceptional to gemologists and collectors.<\/p><p>Because gem-quality benitoite rarely forms in sizes above 1 carat, large stones are extraordinarily rare and command prices that rival or exceed fine blue sapphire. Most available specimens are under 0.5 carats. Despite its modest hardness of 6.5, the rarity and beauty of benitoite make it one of the most coveted collector gemstones in the world.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-743ea88 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"743ea88\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-729960b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"729960b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Choose the Right Blue Gemstone: A Jewelry Buyer's Guide<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ff1411 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"4ff1411\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Choosing a gemstone is about more than colour \u2014 it is about how the stone will perform in the jewellery you have in mind, how it fits your lifestyle, and what you value most. Here is a practical framework to guide your decision.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-9cd89cd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9cd89cd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-161acf1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"161acf1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">By Jewellery Type: Matching Stone to Setting<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-829eaa4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"829eaa4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Everyday rings (daily wear)<\/b><\/strong><\/p><p>For rings you intend to wear every day, <a href=\"https:\/\/4cs.gia.edu\/en-us\/blog\/more-than-mohs-scale-gem-durability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hardness is paramount<\/a>. The stone will face knocks, catches, and constant contact with surfaces. Prioritise these:<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Blue Sapphire (Mohs 9) \u2014 the gold standard for daily-wear rings<\/li><li>Blue Topaz (Mohs 8) \u2014 excellent durability at accessible prices<\/li><li>Blue Spinel (Mohs 8) \u2014 rare but outstanding durability<\/li><li>Aquamarine (Mohs 7.5\u20138) \u2014 suitable with a protective bezel setting<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>Occasional rings and engagement rings<\/b><\/strong><\/p><p>For rings worn regularly but not continuously (or with a halo\/bezel setting to protect the stone):<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>All of the above, plus Iolite and Blue Zircon in protective settings<\/li><li>Tanzanite \u2014 beautiful in a halo or bezel setting, but requires mindful wear<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>Pendants and necklaces<\/b><\/strong><\/p><p>Pendants experience far less mechanical stress than rings, opening up a wider range of stones:<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Any blue gemstone is appropriate for a pendant, including softer stones<\/li><li>Labradorite, lapis lazuli, turquoise, kyanite, and tanzanite all shine as pendant centrepieces<\/li><li>Rare stones like grandidierite and Paraiba tourmaline make exceptional pendant centrepieces<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>Orecchini<\/b><\/strong><\/p><p>Earrings experience minimal wear stress. Almost all blue gemstones are suitable, including those with softer hardness. This is where you can explore the most unusual and delicate options.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-af37b9c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"af37b9c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f442272 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f442272\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">By Budget<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bda164c elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"bda164c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>$ \u2014 Under \u00a3200 per carat (Accessible luxury)<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Blue Topaz (Sky, Swiss, London Blue) \u2014 outstanding colour, excellent value<\/li><li>Iolite \u2014 vivid blue-violet, rarely treated, superb value<\/li><li>Labradorite \u2014 unique optical effect, widely available<\/li><li>Blue Zircon \u2014 exceptional sparkle, budget-friendly<\/li><li>Kyanite \u2014 underappreciated beauty at very low prices<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>$$ \u2014 \u00a3200\u2013800 per carat (Mid-range quality)<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Aquamarine \u2014 beautiful clarity and colour in this range<\/li><li>Blue Spinel \u2014 increasingly sought-after, excellent quality<\/li><li>Lapis Lazuli (fine quality) \u2014 untreated, natural stones in this range<\/li><li>Tanzanite (lower grades) \u2014 entry point to this extraordinary gem<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>$$$ \u2014 \u00a3800\u20132,500 per carat (Investment quality)<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Blue Sapphire \u2014 fine Sri Lankan and Madagascar stones<\/li><li>Tanzanite (AAA grade) \u2014 deep, vivid blue-violet<\/li><li>Aquamarine (Santa Maria quality) \u2014 the finest deep blue Brazilian stones<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>$$$$ \u2014 \u00a32,500+ per carat (Collector &amp; fine jewellery)<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Burmese or Kashmir Blue Sapphire with certification<\/li><li>Paraiba Tourmaline (Mozambique or Nigerian origin)<\/li><li>Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline \u2014 among the most valuable gems on earth<\/li><li>Grandidierite (fine faceted quality)<\/li><li>Benitoite (any size)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>Blue Diamond \u2014 the ultimate rarity<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-e45717b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e45717b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-444b8f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"444b8f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treatments: What to Expect and What to Ask<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f26be8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"9f26be8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Understanding treatments is essential for any gemstone purchase. Here is what is standard, what is acceptable, and what to avoid:<\/p><p><strong><b>Universally accepted treatments<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Heat treatment of sapphire \u2014 improves colour and clarity; industry standard since ancient times<\/li><li>Irradiation + heat of blue topaz \u2014 creates all commercial blue topaz; completely stable<\/li><li>Heat treatment of aquamarine \u2014 removes green tones; universally accepted<\/li><li>Heat treatment of tanzanite \u2014 enhances the blue-violet colour from brownish rough<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>Treatments requiring disclosure and affecting value<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Fracture filling of sapphire \u2014 fills surface-reaching inclusions with glass; reduces durability<\/li><li>Beryllium diffusion of sapphire \u2014 creates colour at the surface only; significantly reduces value<\/li><li>Stabilisation of turquoise \u2014 impregnation with resin to harden; acceptable if disclosed<\/li><li>Dyeing of lapis lazuli \u2014 common in lower grades; should always be disclosed<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>What 'untreated' means and why it matters<\/b><\/strong><\/p><p>For premium gemstones \u2014 particularly sapphire and tanzanite \u2014 an untreated stone certified by a reputable laboratory (GIA, GRS, AGL, G\u00fcbelin) commands a substantial premium (often 30\u201350% or more for fine quality sapphires). This reflects the rarity of natural colour without enhancement. Always ask for a treatment report for any significant purchase.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-7b0eec7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7b0eec7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f3b96f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4f3b96f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Certifications: What to Look For<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53f128f elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"53f128f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>GIA (Gemological Institute of America) \u2014 the world's most widely recognised lab; excellent for sapphire and diamond<\/li><li>GRS (Gem Research Swisslab) \u2014 highly respected for coloured stones, especially sapphire and ruby<\/li><li>G\u00fcbelin Gem Lab \u2014 Swiss precision; exceptional authority on origin and treatment<\/li><li>AGL (American Gemological Laboratories) \u2014 particularly strong on origin determination<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>For purchases above \u00a3500, a certificate from one of these laboratories is strongly recommended. For everyday gemstones such as blue topaz or labradorite, a certificate is less critical but a written treatment disclosure from your jeweller is always appropriate.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-b9ea129 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b9ea129\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e70832b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e70832b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lab-Grown Blue Gemstones: A Smart Guide to Cost Saving<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ebdf5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"1ebdf5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Laboratory-grown gemstones have become one of the most talked-about topics in jewellery over the past decade. If you are working with a budget, or simply want the most stone for your money, understanding lab-grown alternatives is essential before you buy.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b0954f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8b0954f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Side-by-side-comparison-of-a-natural-blue-sapphire-and-a-lab-grown-blue-sapphire-both-oval-cut-showing-near-identical-colour-and-clarity.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4033\" alt=\"Side by side comparison of a natural blue sapphire and a lab grown blue sapphire, both oval cut, showing near identical colour and clarity\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Side-by-side-comparison-of-a-natural-blue-sapphire-and-a-lab-grown-blue-sapphire-both-oval-cut-showing-near-identical-colour-and-clarity.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Side-by-side-comparison-of-a-natural-blue-sapphire-and-a-lab-grown-blue-sapphire-both-oval-cut-showing-near-identical-colour-and-clarity-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Side-by-side-comparison-of-a-natural-blue-sapphire-and-a-lab-grown-blue-sapphire-both-oval-cut-showing-near-identical-colour-and-clarity-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Side-by-side-comparison-of-a-natural-blue-sapphire-and-a-lab-grown-blue-sapphire-both-oval-cut-showing-near-identical-colour-and-clarity-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Side-by-side-comparison-of-a-natural-blue-sapphire-and-a-lab-grown-blue-sapphire-both-oval-cut-showing-near-identical-colour-and-clarity-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Side-by-side-comparison-of-a-natural-blue-sapphire-and-a-lab-grown-blue-sapphire-both-oval-cut-showing-near-identical-colour-and-clarity-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b38040 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8b38040\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are Lab-Grown Gemstones?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6acbe19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"6acbe19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Lab-grown gemstones are real gemstones \u2014 chemically, physically, and optically identical to their mined counterparts \u2014 created in a controlled laboratory environment rather than forming over millions of years in the earth. They are not simulants or imitations. A lab-grown sapphire is a genuine sapphire: the same aluminium oxide crystal structure, the same hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, the same brilliance and colour. The only difference is origin.<\/p><p>The key question for any buyer is not whether lab-grown stones are 'real' \u2014 they are \u2014 but what you personally value. If you prioritise the rarity and provenance of a stone formed by geological forces over millions of years, natural is the choice. If you prioritise maximum size, colour quality, and visual impact for a given budget, lab-grown is worth serious consideration.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba8f412 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"ba8f412\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Cost Saving Reality Check<\/b><\/strong><br \/>Lab-grown blue sapphires typically retail for 70\u201390% less than equivalent natural stones. A natural 2-carat cornflower blue sapphire may cost \u00a34,000\u2013\u00a38,000; a lab-grown equivalent with identical colour and clarity can be under \u00a3500. For buyers focused on aesthetics and daily wear rather than rarity or investment, the saving is substantial.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a43cad4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a43cad4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Which Blue Gemstones Have Lab-Grown Alternatives?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53d4634 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"53d4634\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Not every blue gemstone is available in lab-grown form. Here is what exists and whether it represents genuine value:<\/p><p><strong><b>Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire \u2014 Best value alternative<\/b><\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemsociety.org\/article\/lab-grown-sapphires\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lab-grown sapphires<\/a> have been produced since the early 1900s and are the most established lab-grown coloured gemstone on the market. They are produced by three methods \u2014 flame fusion (Verneuil process), Czochralski pulling, and hydrothermal growth \u2014 each producing slightly different visual characteristics. Hydrothermal lab sapphires are the most convincing and closest to natural growth conditions. Lab sapphires offer the same Mohs 9 hardness, the same fire and brilliance, and the same vivid blue colour as natural stones, at a fraction of the price. Ideal for everyday rings where durability matters as much as beauty.<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Best for: engagement rings, anniversary rings, everyday wear pieces<\/li><li>Cost saving vs natural: typically 75\u201390% less per carat<\/li><li>What you give up: geological rarity, provenance, and investment appreciation<\/li><li>What you keep: all the visual and physical properties of natural sapphire<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>Lab-Grown Blue Spinel \u2014 Emerging option<\/b><\/strong><\/p><p>Lab-grown spinel has become increasingly available and offers the same vivid cobalt blue colour and Mohs 8 hardness as natural blue spinel. Since natural blue spinel is itself relatively unknown to the general public, a lab-grown version allows buyers to enjoy one of the most beautiful blues in the gemstone world \u2014 a colour that often surpasses sapphire in vividness \u2014 at very accessible prices. A strong option for those who want something visually distinctive without the price tag of a rare natural stone.<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Best for: cocktail rings, statement pendants, earrings<\/li><li>Cost saving vs natural: 60\u201380% less per carat<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>Synthetic Blue Topaz \u2014 Already very affordable naturally<\/b><\/strong><\/p><p>Blue topaz is already so affordable in its treated natural form (irradiation and heat treatment are universal for this stone) that lab-grown alternatives offer minimal practical advantage. Natural treated blue topaz \u2014 Sky, Swiss, and London Blue \u2014 remains one of the best value propositions in gemstones regardless. Unless you specifically seek a laboratory certificate confirming lab origin, natural treated topaz is already the budget-friendly choice.<\/p><p><strong><b>What does NOT have a widely available lab-grown alternative<\/b><\/strong><\/p><p>Several blue gemstones cannot currently be replicated in laboratory conditions \u2014 making their natural rarity part of their intrinsic appeal:<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Tanzanite \u2014 no commercially viable lab-grown tanzanite exists; its unique zoisite crystal structure has not been synthesised at scale<\/li><li>Paraiba Tourmaline \u2014 not available in lab-grown form; the neon copper-bearing colour is not reproducible synthetically<\/li><li>Turquoise \u2014 lab-created turquoise exists but is largely indistinguishable from stabilised natural turquoise; fine natural Persian turquoise remains the standard<\/li><li>Labradorite, Iolite, Kyanite \u2014 no commercial lab-grown versions; these remain natural-only stones at affordable prices<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-989dfa3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"989dfa3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lab-Grown vs Natural: How to Make the Right Choice for You<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fab60ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_table\" data-id=\"fab60ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_table.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-el-table-wrap wd-reset-all-last\">\n\t\t\t<table class=\"wd-el-table\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<thead class=\"text-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr class=\"wd-table-row elementor-repeater-item-6df7f11\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-8c60fdd\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Choose Natural if you...<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-84c750e\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Choose Lab-Grown if you...<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/thead>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<tbody class=\"text-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr class=\"wd-table-row elementor-repeater-item-2e41e94\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-3935320\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Value geological rarity and provenance<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-b9288d6\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Want maximum size and colour for your budget<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr class=\"wd-table-row elementor-repeater-item-5fe23bc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-f0909de\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Plan to resell or treat the piece as an investment<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-d727c3a\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Are buying for beauty and daily wear, not investment<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr class=\"wd-table-row elementor-repeater-item-e79e149\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-fd0565b\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Want a GIA or GRS certified natural stone<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-414b955\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Prefer to put more budget into the setting or metal<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr class=\"wd-table-row elementor-repeater-item-bee7792\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-60601e8\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Are buying tanzanite, Paraiba, or collector gems<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-c834e40\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Are buying a sapphire ring for everyday wear<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr class=\"wd-table-row elementor-repeater-item-57dc7e1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-ec9dd95\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Are giving a heirloom piece across generations<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"wd-table-cell elementor-repeater-item-c8d39cc\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Want a vivid blue without compromising on quality<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-336ee93 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"336ee93\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cee9b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0cee9b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Meaning and Symbolism of Blue Gemstones<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de7cd20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"de7cd20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Blue has been the colour of heaven, royalty, and truth across almost every human culture in recorded history. Egyptian priests wore lapis lazuli to connect with the divine; medieval European kings set sapphires in their rings as symbols of wisdom and virtue; sailors carried aquamarine for protection at sea. The symbolism is ancient and deep.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7a619f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d7a619f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blue-sapphire-September-birthstone-pendant-necklace-in-gold-styled-with-warm-autumnal-botanicals.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4028\" alt=\"Blue sapphire September birthstone pendant necklace in gold styled with warm autumnal botanicals\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blue-sapphire-September-birthstone-pendant-necklace-in-gold-styled-with-warm-autumnal-botanicals.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blue-sapphire-September-birthstone-pendant-necklace-in-gold-styled-with-warm-autumnal-botanicals-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blue-sapphire-September-birthstone-pendant-necklace-in-gold-styled-with-warm-autumnal-botanicals-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blue-sapphire-September-birthstone-pendant-necklace-in-gold-styled-with-warm-autumnal-botanicals-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blue-sapphire-September-birthstone-pendant-necklace-in-gold-styled-with-warm-autumnal-botanicals-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.provencejewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blue-sapphire-September-birthstone-pendant-necklace-in-gold-styled-with-warm-autumnal-botanicals-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3761173 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"3761173\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong><b>Blue as a Colour: Universal Associations<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Trust and loyalty \u2014 blue is the most universally trustworthy colour across cultures<\/li><li>Wisdom and clarity \u2014 associated with clear thinking and sound judgement<\/li><li>Calm and serenity \u2014 evokes open skies and deep water<\/li><li>Royalty and prestige \u2014 used by monarchs for millennia as a symbol of power<\/li><li>Truth and honesty \u2014 sapphire was said to reveal the truth and expose treachery<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>Blue Gemstone Birthstones<\/b><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><b>September: <\/b><\/strong>Blue Sapphire \u2014 clarity, loyalty, and sincerity<\/p><p><strong><b>March: <\/b><\/strong>Aquamarine \u2014 courage, health, and hope; the stone of sailors<\/p><p><strong><b>December: <\/b><\/strong>Blue Topaz, Turquoise, and Tanzanite \u2014 friendship, wisdom, and good fortune<\/p><p><strong><b>Royal Blue: Famous Blue Gemstones in History<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Princess Diana's 12-carat Ceylon sapphire engagement ring \u2014 now worn by Catherine, Princess of Wales \u2014 sparked a global revival of interest in sapphire engagement rings that continues today.<\/li><li>Lapis lazuli formed the deep blue pigment 'ultramarine' used by Renaissance masters including Vermeer and Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel \u2014 the most expensive paint colour in history.<\/li><li>The Hope Diamond, at 45.52 carats, is the world's most famous blue diamond, displayed at the Smithsonian. Its deep blue colour is caused by trace amounts of boron.<\/li><li>The Stuart Sapphire, part of the British Crown Jewels, is a 104-carat cushion-cut sapphire with a history stretching back to the 17th century.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-3a94ca4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3a94ca4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50a18a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"50a18a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Caring for Your Blue Gemstone Jewelry<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6b5296 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"c6b5296\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>How you care for a blue gemstone depends on its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemsociety.org\/article\/hardness-and-wearability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hardness, treatment history, and structure<\/a>. Here is our complete care guide by stone type.<\/p><p><strong><b>General care rules for all blue gemstones<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Remove jewellery before gardening, sport, household cleaning, or swimming.<\/li><li>Apply perfume, hairspray, and cosmetics before putting on jewellery, not after.<\/li><li>Store pieces individually in soft pouches or compartmentalised boxes to prevent scratching.<\/li><li>Have prong settings checked annually by a jeweller \u2014 a loose prong is the most common cause of gemstone loss.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>Safe for ultrasonic and steam cleaning<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Blue Sapphire (heat-treated only, no fracture fill) \u2014 durable and easy to clean<\/li><li>Blue Spinel \u2014 excellent stability, can be professionally cleaned<\/li><li>Aquamarine \u2014 generally safe; avoid if heavily included<\/li><li>Blue Topaz \u2014 stable; avoid if heavily included<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>Warm soapy water only (soft cloth or soft brush)<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Tanzanite \u2014 sensitive to thermal shock; never steam clean or ultrasonic<\/li><li>Iolite \u2014 can be cleaned gently with warm water; avoid harsh chemicals<\/li><li>Blue Zircon \u2014 brittle; warm soapy water only, handle gently<\/li><li>Kyanite \u2014 clean gently; avoid hard scrubbing due to directional hardness<\/li><li>Labradorite \u2014 warm water; avoid acids and alcohol-based cleaners<\/li><li>Blue Zircon \u2014 warm water; no ultrasonic due to brittleness<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>Specialist care required<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Turquoise \u2014 damp cloth only; avoid all chemicals, acids, and prolonged water exposure<\/li><li>Lapis Lazuli \u2014 soft damp cloth only; acids and ultrasonic cleaners will damage the surface<\/li><li>Paraiba Tourmaline \u2014 warm soapy water; no ultrasonic or steam<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-bf2529b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bf2529b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc0f60c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cc0f60c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Domande frequenti<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad14051 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_accordion\" data-id=\"ad14051\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion wd-style-default wd-border-off wd-titles-left wd-opener-pos-left wd-opener-style-arrow\" data-state=\"first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title wd-role-btn wd-active\" data-accordion-index=\"0\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQ1. What is the most popular blue gemstone?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content wd-entry-content wd-active\" data-accordion-index=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Blue sapphire is by far the most popular blue gemstone for fine jewellery, followed by aquamarine and blue topaz. Tanzanite has grown rapidly in popularity since its discovery in 1967 and is now considered a prestige stone alongside sapphire. For fashion and silver jewellery, blue topaz and turquoise dominate by volume.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title wd-role-btn\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQ2. What is the rarest blue gemstone?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content wd-entry-content\" data-accordion-index=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The rarest blue gemstones in the world are blue diamond, benitoite, and grandidierite. Brazilian Paraiba tourmaline is the rarest commercially traded blue gemstone, with fine specimens commanding prices that rival or exceed Kashmir sapphire. Benitoite is found only in one mine in California and rarely forms in sizes above 1 carat.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title wd-role-btn\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQ3. What blue gemstone is cheaper than sapphire but similar in colour?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content wd-entry-content\" data-accordion-index=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Blue spinel, iolite, and blue zircon all offer a colour comparable to sapphire at significantly lower prices. Blue topaz (London Blue) provides a deep, vivid blue at very accessible prices. Kyanite can closely mimic cornflower sapphire colour at a tiny fraction of the cost, though its hardness limits it to pendants and earrings.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title wd-role-btn\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQ4. What is the most durable blue gemstone for an engagement ring?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content wd-entry-content\" data-accordion-index=\"3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Blue sapphire is the undisputed best choice for a blue engagement ring, with a Mohs hardness of 9 \u2014 second only to diamond. Blue spinel and blue topaz (both Mohs 8) are excellent alternatives. Aquamarine (Mohs 7.5\u20138) is suitable in a protective bezel or halo setting.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title wd-role-btn\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQ5. What is the difference between blue sapphire and tanzanite?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content wd-entry-content\" data-accordion-index=\"4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Blue sapphire is a corundum (aluminium oxide) with a Mohs hardness of 9, making it extremely durable and ideal for daily wear. It occurs in multiple locations worldwide. Tanzanite is a variety of zoisite, softer at Mohs 6\u20137, found exclusively in Tanzania. Tanzanite has a unique blue-violet trichroism that sapphire does not share. Sapphire is more durable for everyday jewellery; tanzanite offers rarity and a unique colour character that sapphire cannot replicate.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title wd-role-btn\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQ6. Is blue topaz a natural gemstone?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content wd-entry-content\" data-accordion-index=\"5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, blue topaz is a natural gemstone \u2014 but almost all blue topaz sold in jewellery has been irradiated and heat-treated to create its blue colour. Natural blue topaz does occur but is extremely rare. The treatment process is safe, stable, and completely accepted throughout the jewellery industry. It does not affect the stone's durability or long-term colour stability.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title wd-role-btn\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQ7. What blue gemstone is best for sensitive skin or nickel allergies?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content wd-entry-content\" data-accordion-index=\"6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The gemstone itself does not cause allergic reactions \u2014 it is the metal setting that matters. If you have a nickel allergy, request jewellery set in platinum, 18ct or 22ct yellow gold, or palladium, all of which are nickel-free. 9ct gold and some white gold alloys may contain nickel. The choice of blue gemstone does not affect this consideration.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-cb45faf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cb45faf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-025bf77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"025bf77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Find Your Perfect Blue Gemstone at Provence Jewellery<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e016d36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"e016d36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>At Provence Jewellery, we source and hand-select blue gemstones from trusted suppliers and ethical origins around the world. 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