Sapphires come in many colors, including white. The white sapphire is the colorless version of a sapphire and is often compared to diamond due to its similarity in appearance, but there are some significant differences.

White sapphires have a unique charm, something that sets them apart from other colorless stones and from their colored sapphire counterparts.

Sapphires are mostly recognized for their deep blue hue, but there are many other colors as well such as various shades of pink, yellow and green. Like all sapphires, white sapphires are a form of the mineral corundum, which ranks 9 on the Mohs hardness scale just after diamonds. It is thus a very durable stone that was created under the earth's surface over millions of years.

With its similar appearance to diamonds and significantly lower prices, white sapphire is the perfect alternative to the beautiful but valuable diamond. There are a few things that set diamonds and white sapphires apart. To begin with, a white sapphire does not radiate the same brilliance as a diamond. This is perhaps no surprise, as this is what diamonds are really known for and what makes them significantly more valuable. Even so, diamonds and sapphires are remarkably similar to each other to the untrained eye. If you care more about the size and price of the stone, a white sapphire might be for you. An unconventional stone to wear, whether for an engagement ring or an earring, sapphires have their own special charm and are still a genuine gemstone created over millions of years.

One cannot also ignore the fact that the prices of white sapphires are far lower than diamonds. This means you can get a much larger stone.

Finally, sapphires are one of the four precious gemstones which include diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires. This means that even if it is not a diamond, they are rare and special.

Our color stone specialists follow the precious stones' journey from rock to jewelry. This means that your gemstone ring contributes to long-term sustainability and financial security for those involved in the various local communities – both at the source and during the grinding.

In our ring series Fairytale, we let three gemstone types characterize the collection. Morganite, Aquamarine and Snow White Beryl. All gemstones belong to the beryl family, which is one of the most exclusive when it comes to natural gemstones. The gemstones are characterized by their pastel tones. Be inspired by the subtle pink hues of morganites, the pale seawater blue of aquamarines and the crisp colorlessness of snow-white beryl.

The most famous beryl is emerald, which is a green beryl, while morganite is a pink beryl and aquamarine is blue. The beryls get their colors depending on the kind of rock they were formed in. If the rock is extra rich in iron, the beryl turns blue. If the rock is instead naturally rich in chromium, the shade will be green. Pink morganite occurs if the rock is naturally rich in the element manganese. If none of these elements are present in excess in the rock, the beryls remain colorless like diamonds, and then become snow-white beryls.

Beryl is one of the hardest gemstones after diamond, sapphire and ruby. Beryl has a hardness between 7.5 and 8 on the Mohs hardness scale (scale 1 to 10). Even so, you should be careful with your ring, as impacts against hard surfaces can, in the worst case scenario, lead to damage to the gemstones. You should therefore not use colored stone jewelry during activities where there is a risk of shock, such as gardening and exercise. Also read our care advice on how to best care for your gemstone ring.