Sapphires are famous for their cornflower blue hue, but surprise! They come in almost every color except red (which would make them rubies). Pink, yellow, green, even a weird orange-pink called padparadscha—yes, that’s a real word. Try saying it five times fast.
What Are The Rarest Stones
The most precious are the blue ones from Kashmir, which have a velvety, dreamy look. Princess Diana’s engagement ring (and later Kate Middleton’s) was a perfect example. A rare padparadscha sapphire can be priceless—like a unicorn, but you can actually touch it.
