Jewellery
Purple Sapphire Rings and Jewellery
Under-appreciated, highly valued
Purple sapphires often fly under the radar and are far more rare than initially recognised. What makes them particularly special is they do not need to be heat treated to obtain their best colour and many naturally change colour in different lighting.
Purple sapphires are like their blue and green counterparts a member of the corundum group and are known for their durability and hardiness, with only diamond and moissanite gems rated as harder. This means purple sapphires don’t require additional care and will retain their optimal beauty throughout the years.
Purple sapphire symbolism
Purple sapphires are considered to bring wisdom of spiritual awakening. Purple is associated with a sense of calm and focus for the mind. Those who enjoy studying human nature such as philosophers and artists are often drawn to purple sapphires while throughout history, it’s a stone associated with opulence, nobility, class and mystery.
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Sourcing purple sapphires
Chris spends a significant amount of time travelling the globe to some of the most remote and often precarious locations to source his sapphires.
Most of his purple sapphire range comes from Sri Lanka and Madagascar, where he’s been able to find an array of colours from gorgeous light purples through to deep, darker tones.
In Tanzania and in some other locations, Chris has found purple stones that shine beautifully red in firelight, yet transform in the daylight to a green/blue hue. These colour changes are highly sought after and Chris is particularly passionate about hunting down purples that change from intense red purple to blue purple.
Master Jeweller Chris
Ethically sourced
On every trip, Chris is mindful of working ethically when sourcing purple sapphires. He is committed to leaving every local community a little better off – Metal Urges’ appreciation is shown through donating to education, working closely with locals and injecting funds directly into the local mining communities.
Purple sapphires
This sapphire is a gorgeous example of the classic baguette cut. Subtle variations in the purple give this stone a velvety glow. Currently in stock Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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Purple sapphires
This luscious purple sapphire is the perfect size for use in a bespoke engagement ring or cocktail ring. A vivid purple with undertones of pink, this stone is highly desirable. Fall in love with it at our Hobart, Australia store.
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Purple sapphires
Natural purple oval cut sapphire, showing some of the best colour that purple sapphires have to offer. The twinkle and sparkle coming from this stone is out of this world. Currently stocked in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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Purple sapphires
Natural bright purple sapphires are unusual, so having one weighing in at over a carat is definitely a bonus. Ideally suited to use in a custom cluster or halo ring. You can have a closer look at our showroom with on site workshop in Hobart, Tasmania.
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Purple sapphires
Large sapphires such as this are rare. Sapphires this large and this well coloured are exceedingly rare. Sapphires this large, well coloured and well cut are simply not seen on the market. As such, this velvety purple sapphire has received inquiries from Berlin, Canada, Singapore and many more from around Australia. This classic gem demands use […]
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Purple sapphires
This natural sapphire displays a stunning hue of pinkish-purple. Its large size makes this a choice stone, receiving interest from Melbourne and Adelaide as well as New Zealand and Hong Kong. Extremely well cut, or passionate staff at our Hobart, Tasmania, Australia showroom can help you design a custom jewellery piece to make best use […]
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Purple sapphires
This unique sapphire would make a perfect engagement ring, bring the timeless round brilliant cut, with a twist of gorgeous purple colour. Have a closer look, currently stocked in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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Purple sapphires
This sapphire is beautifully deep in colour, possessing a luxurious moody tone. The size of this stone makes it ideal for use in a pendant as a gift for a loved one, or as a treat for yourself. Have a closer look in our store in Hobart, Australia.
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Purple sapphires
This vividly coloured sapphire is cut in the classic look rectangular radiant cut. Well coloured, well cut and natural, this kind of sapphire is rare, but can be yours for a closer look at our Hobart, Tasmania showroom with onsite workshop.
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Purple sapphires
Sapphires as good as this don’t come around often. Precision cut, this stone has a lively light play and is a generous size for a cushion or halo style engagement or dress ring. It’s currently in stock Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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Purple sapphires
This sapphire, coloured in an opulent midnight purple and cut to perfection in the unbeatable round brilliant cut is available to view, admire and fall in love with at our Hobart, Tasmania showroom.
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Purple sapphires
A stunning sapphire showing both a pink based purple and a blue based purple. Topped off by being perfectly cut in the classic rectangular shape, this gem will suit any use you might choose to put it to, be it an engagement ring, dress ring, pendant, a gift by itself or something else. Have a […]
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Purple sapphires
This sapphire has alluring proportions that when combined with the large size and gorgeous purple pink colour, make it a truly unique stone. Currently in stock Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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Purple sapphires
This large sapphire is the height of luxury, showing excellent colour saturation and scintillation, while being in the sophisticated tear-drop shaped pear cut. You can have a closer look in our Hobart, Australia store.
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Purple sapphires
This natural sapphire has an ethical supply chain like all our stones and is spectacularly cut, making the most of its lovely lavender tones. Perfect as the centre for a halo or cluster engagement ring, or even in a classic pendant, this round purple sapphire is currently in stock in our Hobart, Tasmania store.
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Purple sapphires
This sapphire has a lovely deep moody plum colour, and is cut in the classic rectangular cushion cut style. Perfect for any number of engagement ring styles. Drop by our Hobart, Australia showroom to see what we can do.
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Purple sapphires
This purple sapphire was sustainably sourced and hand selected. As such, this gem displays top quality colour enhanced by a perfect cut. This stone would look lovely in a pendant as a gift, or could equally well make a timeless engagement ring. Have a closer look at our Hobart, Tasmania showroom and workshop.
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Purple sapphires
This sapphire was sustainably sourced and hand selected. As such, this gem displays top quality colour enhanced by a perfect cut. This stone would look lovely in a pendant as a gift, or could equally well make a timeless engagement ring. Have a closer look at our Hobart, Tasmania showroom and workshop.
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Purple sapphires
Sapphires of this calibre are straight out rare. Cut to perfection and richly coloured in a near midnight purple, this gem will grab attention anywhere its worn. For a unique engagement ring or opulent pendant, you can’t go past this stone. We currently have this sapphire in stock in our Hobart, Australia showroom.
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Purple sapphires
This purple sapphire has lovely colouration and is perfectly cut, upholding the standard it has been help to since it was hand selected by Chris as a piece of sapphire rough in Madagascar. Ideal to use in a dress or engagement ring. Currently in stock in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
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