The Brilliance of Yellow Sapphires | Jewelry

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Belonging to the corundum family, which is a form of crystal aluminum oxide, yellow sapphires and their equally showy cousins are really something to behold. Yellow sapphires are as rare as are other color variants among the sapphire family - in fact, many are unaware that these colors can exist in these stones. When iron is present in the aluminum oxide crystal forming a sapphire, a yellow sapphire is the result.

Sapphires are very hard stones, registering a 9 on the Mohs scale, and second only to the diamond in hardness. This makes the yellow sapphire not only a unique stone, but a very durable stone that can take everyday wear and retain its brilliance. As yellow sapphires increase in popularity, it is easier to find them in rings, pendants and earrings.

The yellow sapphire can be found in sapphire mines in Tanzania, Sri Lanka and Madagascar. While top quality sapphires of all colors are rare, synthetic sapphires are made in the lab all the time. Synthetic sapphires contain all the properties of real sapphires; they were just created in a laboratory instead of in the earth over the course of millions of years. Yellow synthetic sapphires sparkle just as brilliantly as those mined from the earth and they'll be a little more affordable than the real stones.

Like other gemstones, price will depend on size, color and clarity of the stone. The skill of the gem cutter comes into play as well. A well cut stone will catch the light even in an artificially lit room. A naturally colored stone will also cost more than one that has been heat-treated to intensify the color or has been made synthetically.

Those who ascribe special meanings to gemstones say that yellow sapphires bring people together, generating feelings of warmth and friendliness. It is thought to alleviate depression, aid concentration and other mental skills and to bring financial success. Healing qualities for the yellow sapphire are said to be related to the respiratory tract and the liver. There is some traditional lore that says a yellow sapphire should only be worn on the first finger of the right hand, although most people don't bother to follow this advice.

Whether mounted in silver or in gold, worn in a necklace or a ring, yellow sapphires catch the eye. Possessing all of the elegance and luster of the other members of the sapphire family, they draw attention and garner compliments where ever the wearer goes. For this reason, they are gaining in popularity as a stone for engagement rings.

If your collection of jewelry lacks a yellow sapphire, what are you waiting for? Far too beautiful to do without, and to ignore once you are wearing it, it is a gem which demands attention.

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If you are looking for a special and unique piece of jewelry, consider yellow sapphire rings. These are truly spectacular gemstone beauties that will make all your friends jealous.

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