Natural​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ White Sapphire Buying Guide

If one is to pick a gemstone that embodies classic style, to be resistant and somewhat cheap, a Natural White Sapphire is probably one of the most beautiful choices. Many times referred to as the diamond alternative, white sapphire absorbs and reflects a dazzling brilliance and charm without mimicking the diamond. Still, acquiring a natural white sapphire needs an understanding of quality, authenticity, and worth. A purchase with the help of this guide will be both strategic and confident.

What Is a Natural White Sapphire?

A white sapphire is basically a colorless corundum, the very same mineral that imparts blue, yellow, and pink hues to sapphires. A natural white sapphire is not a lab-created or treated stone, but it is a gemstone that grows naturally in the earth over millions of years. Its absolute and clear nature has made it an extremely popular option for engagement rings, jewelry, and use in astrology.

White sapphire, as a gemstone, stands for purity, clarity, and wisdom, and when used in astrology, it is linked to the planet Venus (Shukra) - which signifies love, luxury, and creativity.

How to Identify a Natural White Sapphire

Clarity & Transparency: Real white sapphires are transparent and may have a few inclusions or slightly milky appearance. The stones that are overly perfect might be synthetic or have gone through some kind of treatment process.

Hardness: On the Mohs scale of hardness, natural sapphires score a 9 and are only surpassed by diamonds. They are very difficult to scratch.

Brilliance: The sparkle from white sapphires is a bit dull, silvery, and subtle – unlike the intense colorful sparkle of diamonds.

Certification: Gemstone certification from a reputable lab (such as GIA or IGI) is an absolute must when the sapphire is natural and untreated.

Origin: The best white sapphires are made from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Madagascar, and Myanmar.

Factors Affecting White Sapphire Price

The price of a natural white sapphire stone is influenced by the following factors:

Color: The value is the highest for the stones that are closest to be without color.

Clarity: The less the inclusions are, the more the brilliance will be.

Cut: Light reflection is maximized through well-cut gemstones.

Carat Weight: The reasons for higher prices of larger stones are that they are rarer.

Origin: The sapphires from Ceylon are mostly the ones that are highly valued.

The price of one carat can be as high as ₹60,000 and as low as ₹10,000 (roughly $120 to $700) depending on the quality and if it is certified or not.

Final Thoughts

A natural white sapphire can be described as being elegant, graceful, and balanced - features that make it perfect for both jewelry and astrology. Neither the radiant charm nor the spiritual power will make you forget to always purchase only from a trusted source and certified, untreated gemstones.

Real, certified Natural White Sapphires are available at Navratan – The Online Gem Bazar - the place where purity meets ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌perfection.