The sapphire is September's birthstone, and has seen popularity since the Middle Ages, especially with historic royal and religious leaders. But a special type of Sapphire was discovered more recently–– the Madagascar Sapphire. These sapphires were unearthed in the 1990's. Keep reading to find out why they're so special! A Brief … [Read more...]
The Progression of a Madagascar Sapphire
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It is 1998 on the banks of the Ilakaka river valley. It is a hot and dry day and in the warm beating sun a seam of high quality unearthed and unexpected sapphires are glittering brightly like a colored carpet. This is where the story of this Madagascar Sapphire progression begins. From a mere stone, buried deep … [Read more...]