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Our Collection Of Burmese Sapphire Rings

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FAQs

How do you clean Burmese Sapphires?

Burmese Spphires are members of the corundum family. Corundum has a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale making sapphires highly durable and suitable for everyday wear.

To clean your Burmese Sapphire ring, soak it in warm water with a small amount of mild soap. Gently brush the stone with a soft bristled toothbrush to remove any dirt or oils, then rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft, lint free cloth. 

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How can you tell if a sapphire is Burmese?

Burmese Sapphires exhibit a few key characteristics, the most significant of which is their colour. They are known for a very rich and deep blue, comparable to the midnight sky. This colour is closer to a true blue than a Ceylon stone and is comparatively darker and more intense.

While these visual traits are a useful indicator, the exact origin of a sapphire can only be confirmed by gemmological certification. If you are looking for a Burmese Sapphire ring, we recommend purchasing through a reputable retailer.

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How much are Burmese sapphires?

Of all gem deposits mined in Burma (now Myanmar), fewer than 10% yield sapphires, making them markedly rarer than the region's celebrated rubies and materially scarcer than Ceylon or Australian stones. Price is determined principally by colour: the finest exhibit the coveted "Royal Blue" hue, a pure, vivid, slightly violetish blue of strong saturation, a grade achieved by only a small fraction of sapphires worldwide. Provenance, carat weight and clarity also influence value. At Berganza, our Burmese sapphire rings begin at around £4,000.

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