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Green Australian Sapphire

Green Sapphires are known to bring tranquility and calmness, a token of good health and protection. They have strong healing abilities and facilitate growth and development for the wearer. Beyond this, the Sapphire Dreams Green Sapphires come in an array of shades and saturations, meaning there is a stone for everyone. Whether you are collecting Loose Stones or want to create a custom piece of jewellery featuring one of our Green Sapphires, you can do it all at Sapphire Dreams.

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Green Sapphires are luxurious and stunning, available in an array of shades. Ranging from deep, blue toned green sapphires to pale green sapphires, Sapphire Dreams has it all. Sapphire Dreams also stocks many yellow green sapphires, each with a different colour makeup, making them unique and rare. Queensland is known for producing many green and yellow sapphires as well as teal stones, and many parti sapphires, allowing you to find the perfect, one-of-a-kind sapphire for your piece of jewellery.

What Gives Green Sapphires Their Colour?

Green sapphires are an exceptional choice for those who appreciate both elegance and individuality. Their distinctive hues are influenced by trace elements of iron and, in some cases titanium, creating a spectrum of colours from earthy olive greens to vivid grassy tones. At Sapphire Dreams, we celebrate the diversity of Australian green sapphires, offering a carefully curated selection that highlights their natural beauty and unique characteristics. Whether set in yellow, white, or rose gold, these stunning sapphires add a touch of sophistication and timeless charm to any jewellery piece.

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How Are Green Sapphires Different from Emeralds?

Green sapphires and emeralds may share a similar lush hue, but they are distinct gemstones with unique qualities. A green sapphire is a variety of corundum, known for its exceptional durability, ranking 9 on the Mohs scale—second only to diamonds. In contrast, emeralds, a form of beryl, rank significantly lower at 7.5 to 8, making them more prone to scratching and chipping. This makes Australian green sapphires an excellent choice for everyday wear, as they are much more resistant to damage than emeralds. Additionally, green sapphires display a wider range of shades, from deep forest greens to light mint hues, often with subtle hints of blue or yellow. Emeralds, on the other hand, are typically more included, meaning they often have visible internal fractures that can impact their durability. Ethically sourced and naturally radiant, Australian green sapphires offer a stunning, sustainable alternative to emeralds, perfect for those seeking a unique and durable gemstone with captivating brilliance.

Do Green Sapphires Change Colour in Different Lighting?

Yes, green sapphires can appear slightly different under various lighting conditions due to their natural pleochroism, a property that allows them to display subtle variations in hue depending on the angle and type of light. In daylight, an Australian green sapphire may showcase vibrant forest green or teal tones, while under indoor or artificial lighting, it might take on a deeper, more muted green with hints of yellow or blue. This dynamic colour shift enhances the gemstone's allure, making it a unique and captivating choice for jewellery. Each green sapphire is naturally one-of-a-kind, offering a mesmerising depth of colour that shifts beautifully throughout the day.

Why might my sapphire look slightly different from the photos?

Every sapphire is a natural, one-of-a-kind gemstone, so no two stones are ever exactly alike. Product images are representative only, and subtle variations in colour, tone and pattern are part of what makes each Australian sapphire unique.

All sapphires exhibit a natural optical property called pleochroism, where the gemstone can display slightly different colours depending on the viewing angle and light source. This effect is particularly evident in green, teal and blue Australian sapphires, which may appear more vibrant in natural daylight and deeper or softer under indoor or warm lighting.

Parti sapphires are even more distinctive, naturally displaying two or more colours within a single gemstone. Depending on the angle, lighting and the way the stone has been cut, these colours may become more or less prominent, making each parti sapphire wonderfully dynamic and completely unique. These natural colour variations are not flaws, they are celebrated characteristics of genuine Australian sapphires and part of what makes every stone so special.