Sapphire earrings - cut, colour, clarity, and carat weight

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If you want to look like a princess, there is only one thing you need to ask the man of your dreams: a pair of sapphire earrings. Sapphire earrings have been loved for years; the vibrant blue gem represented heaven in the middle ages. And we all remember Lady Diana beautiful engagement ring that was inlayed with sapphire and diamonds.

Sapphire has been discovered thousand of years ago and the ancient Persians imagined the earth was on a giant sapphire and that its blue reflection coloured the sky.

Like the other precious stones earrings as diamond earrings or ruby earrings for example, the gem needs to be chosen carefully by respecting the 4 C's rule that regulate the quality of the precious stones.

First of all, the Cut needs to be taken in consideration: You will have to check the size in carat and the cut of the stone. Unlike diamonds coloured gemstones do not have "ideal cuts" but symmetrical stones are the most desirable.

Then, the Colour is the most important factor when buying a pair of sapphire earrings. Deep, rich blue are the most valuables colours with the absence of green, brown tints. Darker tints are not as valuable as they look nearly black.

Also, the Clarity is a decisive element in the purchase of gemstone jewellery. Effectively natural precious stones can have imperfections in the form of parallel coloured lines inside the stones or in a cloudy effect. Therefore a stone with no imperfections will be more valuable.

Finally, the Carat is the element to regard. Sapphire come in different shapes and carat weight and the heaviest the stone will be, the most valuable it will get.

If you want to keep your sapphire earrings a lifetime, you will need to follow these instructions that will show you how to care for them. Even if the sapphire is the hardest stone after the diamond, you will have to avoid knocking them as a small knock could ship them. If you need to clean your pair of earrings, you could dip them in a bowl of warm water, add some mild detergent and brush them gently.

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