Pink sapphire is a stunning, highly durable variety of the mineral corundum that spans from delicate pastel blush to vibrant, electric hot pink. Chemically identical to blue sapphires and rubies, this gemstone gets its romantic, rosy coloration from trace amounts of chromium within its crystal structure. The distinction between a dark pink sapphire and a light ruby is often a subject of gemological debate, relying on strict color saturation thresholds that vary by region and grading laboratory. Ranking at a 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, it is second in durability only to a diamond, making it an increasingly popular and resilient choice for daily-wear jewelry like engagement rings. While historically quite rare, the late-1990s discovery of major deposits in Madagascar joined traditional sources like Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and Myanmar, making these exquisite stones much more accessible to the global fine jewelry market.
Descriptions
This listing includes 1 stone per order Color: Pink Transparency: TransparentShape: Oval Total carat weight: 0.56ct Stone Size (mm): 5mmHardness: 9 Treatment:heatedSpecial considerations: None SKU: 00110415
