BEHIND THE SCENES
Sapphire Dreams Craftsmanship & Design
At Sapphire Dreams we are proud to showcase the unique beauty of Australian sapphires, hence our team is heavily involved in every step of the process!
Sapphire Sourcing
All of our sapphires have been sourced from our mining partners in Queensland and New South Wales. In line with Australian mining regulations, all of our sapphires have been ethically and sustainably sourced, with environmental rehabilitation a key part of the process.
Working closely with the mine allows us to receive the best of the best Australian sapphires. Our expert gemmologists and partners work together selecting rough sapphires which offer a desirable colour profile.
Sapphire Cutting and Polishing
Gem-quality sapphires can be cut in a variety of styles, with Brilliant and Emerald cuts being the most common. The orientation of the table facet is carefully chosen based on the gem’s optical properties, particularly pleochroism, which causes the sapphire to display different colours depending on the viewing angle.
Cutters aim to showcase the most visually appealing colour when viewed face-on. Internal features like colour zoning and inclusions are also considered and strategically positioned to enhance both the gem’s appearance and durability. Sapphires are initially shaped by hand or machine before the facets are precisely cut and polished, and while heat treatment is commonly used to improve clarity and reduce inclusions, untreated sapphires with similar qualities often command higher prices.
Jewellery Design
With over 55 years experience servicing the Australian jewellery industry, our team is in touch with trends, while maintaining timeless designs at the core.
Our experienced designers work closely with our CEO to create unique, beautiful jewellery designs that capture the exquisite colour range of Australian sapphires. Each piece begins as a sketch, allowing us to visualise the proposed design and select the perfect Australian sapphire for the specific style.
CAD Design
We get to visualise it using hand drawing and CAD (Computer Aided Design) techniques to make sure our products are visually appealing and structurally sound.
CAD allows us to ensure all of our designs are crafted to precision. With such a diverse array of sapphire cuts, shapes and sizes, each design requires detailed measurements and this tool allows us to create realistic mockups of each design!