Sapphire diamonds are one of the rarest and most precious gemstones found in the world. They have a high demand in the jewellery and astrological market. Today we’re going to take a look at the five countries where the best quality sapphire diamonds are found in the world. So, let’s begin.
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Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is one of the biggest producers and suppliers of Sapphire diamonds. There are various mind fields located in different parts of Sri Lanka where Sapphire diamonds are found. The first Sapphire diamonds were found in Sri Lanka somewhere around the early 1800. Sri Lanka is mostly popular for yellow sapphire however other colours such as blue, pink and the classic white have been found there too. Similar to diamonds lab grown sapphires are also experimented with in Sri Lanka as well as other countries.
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Tanzania
In Tanzania we would mostly find blue sapphires as they are common in that area. They are likely to be found in three places that are the Umba River Valley in the north, the Tundur and songea in the southern area. The valley has been home too precious sapphire diamonds of the rarest quality for more than half a century. It is said that kings from other countries have tried to invade the valley in search of these precious gemstones however one cannot be sure of this folklore.
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Madagascar
Madagascar probably has the worlds smallest reserves off sapphire diamonds however it is still worth a mention in our list off the five countries where these gemstones are found. The main reason behind the inclusion of this island as a source of sapphire diamonds is that Madagascar has some of the finest quality stones available in the world today. These sapphire diamonds add a significantly smaller in size as compared to those found in other countries however they are of top notch quality and finer in detail too. Some markets sell Madagascar sapphire diamonds at a higher price owing to their quality and detailing such as sapphire engagement rings London.
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Thailand
Thailand is one of the biggest suppliers of gemstones. Sapphire diamonds and rubies from Thailand make up for more than 80% of the world’s total trade of precious gemstones. Among the various varieties the rare quality blue sapphire found in Thailand is one of the best quality sapphires of vailable in the market today especially for astrological purposes. These gemstones are a deep blue colour they have amazing details with regards to their cut and finish and their clarity is above 90%. It is no surprise then that these precious rare blue sapphires from Thailand add in high demand all over the world and are priced significantly higher than other blue sapphires found in different parts of the world. They do not have any imperfections, flaws or inclusions that can be seen with the naked eye making these stones a perfect fit for jewellery.
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Burma
The sapphires found in Burma add physically similar to those found in Sri Lanka. This could be possible due to their geographical proximity as compared to other countries. The sapphire diamonds found in Burma are not necessarily of a dark colour or vibrant in their shine in fact most of them have a slightly Violet or bluish tinge lighter to those found in Sri Lanka. They have a distinct sparkle and the colour saturation is quite high in these stones. Most of these stones are sent to Hatton garden diamonds market in London for sale. Apart from these qualities there is no special demand for Burma sapphire diamonds in the world gemstone market.
To sum it up we’d like to say that apart from the five countries mentioned in our list sapphire diamonds can be found in various other parts of the world as well. In fact they are easily available in the local market so if you want to checkout these precious stones you could pay a visit to your local jeweller, astrologer or a crystal shop to find good quality sapphire diamonds for your personal use.
