Sapphires
Sri Lanka, Madagascar, and Kashmir-type sapphires — the world's most versatile precious gemstone. Royal blue to cornflower blue, padparadscha, and fancy colors with GRS and Gübelin laboratory certification.
Overview
Sapphires are among the most versatile and globally demanded precious gemstones, prized for their exceptional hardness (9 on the Mohs scale), color range, and investment stability. While blue sapphires are the most recognized, sapphires occur in virtually every color — including the rare and highly prized padparadscha (pink-orange), yellow, green, purple, and parti-colored stones. The most valuable sapphires are Kashmir-origin stones (now extremely rare), followed by Burmese (Myanmar) and Ceylon (Sri Lanka) sapphires. Madagascar has emerged as the world's leading commercial source, producing stones of excellent quality and color. We source sapphires from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Madagascar, Myanmar (Burma), Tanzania, and Australia through verified mining companies and certified dealers. All investment-grade stones are accompanied by laboratory reports from GRS, Gübelin, or GIA with full disclosure of heat treatment status — unheated Ceylon and Kashmir-type stones command the highest premiums.
Available Forms
Specifications
Certifications & Documentation
- GRS (Gem Research Swisslab) — origin and quality designation
- Gübelin Gem Lab reports (Lucerne, Switzerland)
- GIA colored stone reports
- SSEF (Swiss Gemmological Institute) reports
- Heat treatment disclosure (heated/unheated/minor heat)
- Origin determination: Ceylon, Madagascar, Kashmir, Myanmar
- Padparadscha designation (GRS/Gübelin)
- Export permits from country of origin
Sourcing Origins
We source from verified mining regions with full provenance documentation.
Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
The most celebrated sapphire origin. Cornflower blue and royal blue stones with excellent transparency. Unheated Ceylon sapphires command top premiums.
Madagascar
World's largest commercial sapphire producer. Excellent color range from royal blue to teal. Strong investment and commercial demand.
Kashmir (India)
The most prized sapphire origin — now virtually depleted. Kashmir sapphires with 'velvety' blue color command extraordinary premiums at auction.
Myanmar (Mogok)
Fine blue and padparadscha sapphires. Historically significant origin. Limited but exceptional quality material.
Tanzania (Umba, Tunduru)
Diverse color range including blue, yellow, green, and parti-colored. Good commercial availability.
Australia (Queensland)
Dark blue to inky blue stones. Commercial grade. Strong industrial and jewelry manufacturing demand.
Global Price Indications
Regional price indications per carat. Executable quotes depend on certification, grade, parcel size, and delivery terms.
Sapphires
Regional price indications (USD / carat)
- Sri Lanka, Madagascar & Kashmir-type
- Blue, padparadscha & fancy colors
- Heated & unheated options
- 1 ct – 20+ ct certified lots
- GRS / Gübelin lab reports available
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Supply & Logistics
Sourcing
Direct procurement from Sri Lankan, Malagasy, and East African mining companies and certified colored stone dealers.
Certification
All investment-grade stones certified by GRS, Gübelin, or GIA prior to delivery. Heat treatment fully disclosed.
Security Transport
Armored courier (Malca-Amit, Brinks) for high-value shipments. Full insurance at replacement value.
Delivery Terms
Ex-vault in Bangkok, Colombo, Antwerp, Dubai, or New York. DDP delivery to buyer's location available.
Payment
Wire transfer (TT), Letters of Credit (LC), escrow, or SBLC-backed structures for large transactions.
Compliance
Full KYC/AML verification. Source of funds documentation. OFAC and sanctions screening for all parties.
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