Teal sapphire is a special species of corundum. Deep ocean blue and vibrant green colors contribute to its splendor. Experts say that this gem is the rising star in multicolored sapphires. Its incredible chromaticity is inflaming the desire for the stone.
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Teal sapphires also show blending and transition of more tints. Shades of blue, green, yellow, and space grey mingle and split across the stone. As a result, people misidentify the stone to be “parti-sapphire.”
Please understand that “parti” denotes partition. The term alludes to the marked separation of colors in a ‘parti sapphire.’
Such sharp separation of colors does not occur in teal sapphires. Their color show is rather a meld of coloration.
Finest teal sapphires host Blue & green colors in near equal proportions. Hints of yellow may also dance across such stones. Play of light & quality of cut together choreograph this dance of colors. Such 50-50 makeup of blue and green creates a mossy, aqua-like color.
Do Teal Sapphires Show Color Change?
No, Teal Sapphires don’t display the color change phenomena known as the ‘Alexandrite-Effect.’ The name refers to the dramatic color-change shown by gemstone Alexandrite. Movement from natural to incandescent light causes this color-change . Teal sapphires don’t show such a vivid color change.
Having said that, teals do show subtle color changes. Disparate reflection patterns in natural and artificial lights produce these gossamer color changes. The yellow of natural light makes the green in the stone more noticeable.
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Suitable Cut For This Stone:
A teal sapphire displays optimum blue and green colors when it sports the best possible cut. The round brilliant cut as well as the oval brilliant cut facilitate finest movement of light. Gems given these two cuts show vivid colors.
Nevertheless, ever changing fashion scenario reshapes the demand for fancy shapes. Gem lovers are demanding teal sapphires in more shapes. Lapidaries are bowing to this demand and trying other cuts too. Yet the classic oval gives the maximum polished yield out of a rough sapphire.
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Sources of Teal Sapphire
Australia is the leading producer of sapphire in the world. In fact, perfectionists consider only Australian teal Sapphires to be true teal Sapphires.
Be that as it may, teals are now being mined in different regions of the world. Ethiopia, Mambilla, Madagascar, and Nigeria are some such regions. Montana in the United States too has grown into an important source. The corundum from these regions match Australian sapphires in quality and beauty. Note-worthily, most teal sapphires are born in basaltic regions.
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Teal Sapphire Has the Air of Surpassing Padparadscha Sapphires in Popularity.
How do our teals measure up to the coveted padparadscha sapphires?
The most fabulous padparadscha color is a fusion of lotus flower, sunset and tropical fruit colors. This insinuates a conspicuous pink-orange hue. A near- perfect half and half pink-orange padparadscha can cost upward of US $40,000.
Connoisseurs conjecture that teal sapphires have the right characteristics to make huge strides in popularity. They can match up and even surpass Padparadscha sapphires in commanding value and vogue. Consequently, they present tremendous investment prospects for anyone interested in doing so.
Teal sapphire is most popular in the USA, Asia, Australia, France, and the United Kingdom. Teal sapphires have been gaining public awareness for the past five years, and are bound to become more and more popular.
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Individuality of The Gem
No two teal sapphires are alike. Every single one of them seems to show a singular personality reflected in its color variations. They never cease to surprise us with their unmatched tones & hues. This is what makes them exceptional gemstones.
Padparadscha and Teal: Comparing Colors
Both Teal and Padparadscha sapphires show a striking dichotomy of colors. Teals have their blue and green colors corresponding to the pink and orange of the Padparadscha.
Both gemstones show a near fifty-fifty share of the individual colors making the respective pairs.
With that being said, Padparadscha shows more clearly demarcated color zones. In contrast the two colors are rather blended in teal sapphires.
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Valuation of The two Stones:
In today’s gemstone world, Padparadscha sapphires are exceedingly expensive. As opposed to this, teal ones are quite affordable. But teal sapphires are the new kid on the block. And they are fast rising in popularity. Seeing their potential, sellers are carrying out a sustained marketing campaign for them. They are predicted to become as expensive as the Padparadscha in the long run. As such, it is intelligent to invest in them now.
Teal Sapphire Engagement Rings For Generation Next:
Millennials representing the new generation, look beyond mainstream stones like diamonds when questing after engagement ring ideas. They desire something different and colorful to tell their story.
Traditionally, cornflower blue was the most popular sapphire color. Lady Diana’s legendary engagement ring made the blue stone all the rage. Later, padparadscha became fashionable for its fabulous color. And market trends today show that teal sapphires are fast catching the fancy of the young.
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How Durable is Teal Sapphire?
The mineral corundum measures 9 on the Mohs scale. And this mineral composes sapphires of all colors including teal. That being so, teal sapphires are second only to diamond in terms of hardness.
Needless to say, the gem is highly resistant to scratches. It also means that the stone can handle the impacts and bumps of daily wear well. Therefore, they make exceptional stones for engagement rings as emblems of love.
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Teal Sapphire is Ethically Sourced:
These days, buyers are highly concerned about buying ethically sourced gemstones. They are anxious that the money they spend on gems would inadvertently encourage exploitation of labour or employment of child labor. Purchasers dread that their money may finance civil wars and strife. As such, they would rather purchase ethically mined stones.
Buyers will be glad to know that teal corundums are ethically sourced. Strict government regulations educate miners and enforce ethical mining in Australia and USA Montana regions. The laws ensure that labour is not exploited and the environment is not degraded.
Also, other teal sources like Lakaka in Madagascar and Gombe in Nigeria are artisanal and family-owned operations. Mining in these regions brings forth enormous economic benefits to the small communities where gemstones are excavated.
Conclusion
Teal sapphires are a relatively new entrant in the gemstone world. Yet, the charismatic gems are fast gaining popularity because of their captivating color combination. They are proving themselves as worthy substitutes to conventional precious and semi-precious gemstones. Their allure and novelty are making them sought-after stones for engagement and wedding rings.
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