Among the most widely represented precious stones in jewellery, sapphire is one of those that calls out. Sapphire in all its forms has always been associated with luxury jewellery, elegance and beauty. In its yellow hue, sapphire reveals a deep intensity that does not go unnoticed. Why not learn more about this exceptional gem?

Some physical characteristics of yellow sapphire

Where yellow sapphire stands out from its counterparts, it is first of all by the presence of iron, which gives it its very particular nuances. From pale yellow to canary yellow through lemon yellow, yellow sapphire can also adopt shades of orange or green. Its thousand shades and its vitreous luster make it an exceptional gem that catches the eye with its light.

You will probably not be surprised to know that the yellow sapphire is historically a symbol of joy, liveliness, sincerity and authenticity. The Egyptians, for their part, associated sapphire with the notions of truth and justice.

Yellow sapphire is part of the corundum family. Composed of aluminium oxide and iron, its hardness is also one of its main characteristics. At 9 on the Mohs scale, it exceeds amethyst and topaz in this area, and almost competes with diamonds. It is therefore a very strong and resistant gemstone, which rarely cracks.

How to recognize and estimate a yellow sapphire?

At present, it is rather easy to imitate yellow sapphire. How to recognize this gem and differentiate the true from the false before setting it up as a piece of jewellery? At the Workshop, we appraise for you the gem that you entrust to us for a creation. This allows us in particular to certify you at the end of the process that the stone entrusted is indeed the returned stone. However, you can also find out for yourself using the information below.

1. Raw yellow sapphire as we know it comes mainly from Sri Lanka (on the island of Serendip) where it represents the vast majority of the market, but it can also be sapphires from Australia, Thailand or even Madagascar. . Any yellow sapphire of different origin should attract your attention.

2. Where yellow sapphire stands out from other stones is in its purity. The gem has far fewer inclusions than most semi-precious stones: its purity can be seen on sight. The degrees of purity and intensity of yellow sapphire are determined due to its saturation, in particular. Intense color and absence of impurities therefore characterize yellow sapphire in its original form, just like a relatively dark tone. Such a sapphire in the rough is however rare. It will therefore be a question of treating the sapphire to embellish it: an additional shine conferred by a so-called “hot” treatment, the result of which is permanent.

3. A certificate of authenticity must be given to you with the sapphire you are purchasing. This will mention in particular the treatments received by your gem after its extraction and in particular if it has undergone a thermal modification. Additional treatments exist and make it possible to work with yellow sapphire, but be careful: these are not allowed.

How now to determine the market value of your yellow sapphire? Note that the more iron the gemstone contains, the more intense its nuances and the more expensive it will be, even if it is even more affordable than blue sapphire or pink sapphire. Colour is therefore the main criterion, even before the weight of the stone.

At the Atelier, we work with all types of yellow sapphires, whatever their market value. We place the gem at the heart of our jewellery creation to reveal it, and by extension, to reveal to you.

The work of yellow sapphire in jewellery

At Aileen’s Gemstones, we do not buy back your stones or recut them. We work them with finesse to restore them to their original shine and reuse them as soon as they are in fairly good condition. We can also make the sapphire jewellery of your dreams for you. You just have to tell us what you need in the workshop. Why in the workshop? Because when it comes to jewellery, understanding you is essential. This determines the orientation given to the work of the part. It should reflect your personality.

For your yellow sapphire jewellery creation, we advise you to consider a less common shape than usual. Yellow sapphire is a solid stone, the structure of which allows all shapes to be considered. It is a chance. It is also a dichroic stone, the colour of which varies according to the angle of view that one adopts. A round or oval shape will sublimate your stone, but focusing on a facet cut will be essential to reveal the potential of your gem. As for yellow sapphire rings, you can direct your choice towards a thick pave, a solitaire or even a setting in small diamonds, alliances that always work. Finally, sterling silver blend perfectly with yellow sapphire.

Do you have in mind to give a second youth to an old family jewel adorned with yellow sapphire? For a special event, do you want to create a tailor-made jewel in your image that will reveal your outfits over the years? The work of sapphire, like that of other semi-precious and precious stones, is our specialty. Our jewellers put their know-how at your disposal, while we evaluate with you the different seams of your needs. Let yourself be guided…