Jewellery
Blue Sapphire Rings and Jewellery
At Metal Urges we love working with natural and untreated blue sapphire. It is also one of our areas of expertise. Our blue sapphire colour range is extensive, filled with more than 300 vivid and saturated hues. This rare and valuable gem is perfect for engagement, eternity, wedding or dress rings, pendants or earrings.
our expertise
A rich history
Blue sapphire belongs to the corundum aluminum oxide mineral group and is said to symbolise truth, sincerity, faithfulness, and nobility. In the 20th and 21st century it has come to represent romance and royalty. Blue sapphires have had many different purposes and meanings throughout the ages, from the Ancient Greeks believing they protected the wearer from harm to clergymen wearing them to represent Heaven. Through history, art, and consumer awareness, a sapphire has come to be predominantly associated with the colour blue.
Our Sapphire LegacY
Metal Urges founder and head designer Chris Hood personally sources and selects every blue sapphire in our extensive collection. Chris travels far and wide to ethically source these beautiful blue sapphires from their countries of origin, upholding our mission to leave the mining communities and the communities that rely on their trade in a better state than we originally found them.
To achieve this, Chris openly pays a premium over the local price to support the mining contacts we have and to ensure we maintain access to the highest quality blue sapphire being produced.
We are extremely proud of our legacy, financial support and other contributions we’re able to make to many local economies globally.
Sourcing Blue Sapphires
Natural and untreated blue sapphire are becoming a very rare commodity due to high demand and complex geopolitical issues among source countries.
When sapphire deposits are situated in areas that are too inaccessible, isolated, politically unstable, or environmentally extreme they will not be mined. The main mining areas for blue sapphire currently are Sri Lanka, Cambodia, India, Madagascar, Tanzania, Australia, Thailand, the US, and of course Tasmania. Blue sapphires and sapphires of most varieties can often be tested and traced back to their country of origin.
This is called origin determination and Metal Urges proudly provides this service for all clients in relation to their blue sapphire jewellery.
Blue Sapphires
The colour of this amazing stone has to be seen to be believed. With hints of grey and undertones of purple, this predominantly blue sapphire is vanishingly rare. Feel free to visit our Hobart, Tasmania showroom for a closer look.
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Blue Sapphires
This sapphire is a timeless oval cut and would be at home in a designer engagement or even cocktail ring. Like all of our stones this one is conflict free and has been personally sourced by Chris, guaranteeing the highest ethical standards. You can also drop by our Hobart, Australia store to admire it some […]
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Blue Sapphires
This top notch blue sapphire was hand selected by Chris on a recent buying trip to Sri Lanka. Where ever possible while abroad, Chris buys from the miners directly to ensure that they are paid fairly and the money they earn helps the community directly. Beyond that, this sapphire would be a great centrepiece for […]
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Blue Sapphires
This luxurious stone is a testament to the beauty of nature and its unadulterated stones. A sapphire as large and beautiful as this is a timeless classic and will always be in style. Facing up amazingly well, this stunner has to be seen to be believed, and you can do just that in our Hobart […]
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Blue Sapphires
Blue sapphires in this unique shade are few and far between. It was picked up by Chris on a recent tour of Sri Lanka, and has received enquiries from Perth and Brisbane, but for the moment is in stock in Hobart, Tasmania.
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Blue Sapphires
This sapphire is a unusual cut – in the jewellery trade its curved triangular shape is referred to as a trillion or trilliant cut. In the ever popular Ceylon type blue, you can view it in our Hobart showroom.
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Blue Sapphires
This large sapphire is a luscious deep blue with flashes of mid blue. Utterly elegant, we currently have this in stock in our showroom in Hobart, Australia.
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Blue Sapphires
A one of a kind sapphire. One of our personal favourites, this shape we like to call ‘superman cut’. Truly unique, this is one we can guarantee you won’t see being worn by someone else! An excellent alternative to traditional cuts of sapphire. At the moment we have this in stock Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
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Blue Sapphires
Unique and rare emerald cut blue sapphire, with deep blue tones and an excellent cut this stone is sought after across the world, currently available at Metal Urges Fine Jewellery, Hobart Tasmania
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Blue Sapphires
The vibrancy and depth of colour make this round brilliant cut blue sapphire exceptional. A radiant stone to be used in a bespoke piece of designer jewellery that would be at home in New York, London or Tokyo and available now in our showroom in Hobart, Tasmania.
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Blue Sapphires
A blue sapphire as well cut as this would make an excellent pendant. The colour is vibrant, and you can see it first hand at our Hobart, Tasmania, Australia showroom.
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Blue Sapphires
This custom round cut sapphire is a strong deep blue colour. Ideal for use in a pendant or individual ring design. Available for viewing in our showroom in Hobart, Tasmania.
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Blue Sapphires
The beautiful strong blue colour of this round sapphire has a softness but with scintillation. Ideal for a unique setting provided by Metal Urges of Hobart, Tasmania.
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Blue Sapphires
A quality blue sapphire. The rectangular cushion cut is bright and cheerful and would make an excellent designer ring or pendant. Available for viewing in our Hobart, Tasmania showroom.
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Blue Sapphires
This sapphire is beautifully cut and its blue with purple undertones are highly prized. Stocked in Hobart, Tasmania.
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Blue Sapphires
This cushion shaped sapphire is a strong clear blue and is cut in a special modified style maximising sparkle. Specimens of this size and quality are quite rare, and we are proud to have it in our Hobart, Tasmania showroom.
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Blue Sapphires
Matched pair of pear cut sapphires. These fine blue gems are ideal for earrings or to flank a diamond in an engagement ring. Currently available in our Hobart, Tasmania showroom.
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Blue Sapphires
Perfectly matched pear cut blue sapphires such as these are exceedingly rare and are ideal for earrings or to flank the diamond on the shoulders of a ring. Currently stocked in our Hobart, Tasmania showroom.
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Blue Sapphires
This blue – purple sapphire is cut into a gorgeous oval and shows an enchanting play of light. Well suited to use in an engagement or dress ring, this gem is currently in stock in our Hobart, Tasmania store.
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Blue Sapphires
This sapphire’s colour is one of a kind. Cut in a bespoke manner, this gemstone is as unique enough to make a singular loved one a singular piece of jewellery. You can drop by our Hobart, Australia showroom to have a closer look and discuss designs.
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