Some of our top blue sapphire rings contain what’s known as a ‘simulated’ sapphire. A simulated sapphire can be distinguished from a natural sapphire as it is one that is made within a lab whereas natural sapphires will be mined from beneath the earth.
When we say ‘made’, these simulated sapphires are in fact ‘grown’ under controlled conditions. You might be a little put off from buying a simulated sapphire by thinking it's not a real or ‘natural’ stone.
However many simulated sapphires are indistinguishable from natural sapphires when it comes to their visual appearance, physical shape and also their hardness.
Natural stones are noted for their rarity however simulated stones are also known to be of very high quality and in appearance are generally of equal beauty. Gemmologists will be able to tell the difference, but to most people, a simulated sapphire is just as attractive and just as desirable!