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Many other gems and minerals are compared to the brilliance and fire of diamonds. Identifying a fake stone is usually a piece of cake for us. The white sapphire, on the other hand, is a formidable rival to diamonds. White sapphires, on the other hand, aren’t exactly comparable to diamonds. What is the difference between a white sapphire and a diamond in terms of appearance? Is it possible for them to match the brilliance of a diamond, or are diamonds simply too much for them? Learn more about these two gems by reading on.
What Is A White Sapphire?
Everybody has heard of and admired the fabled blue sapphire. What many people don’t realize is that sapphires can be any color you want. In spite of the fact that blue sapphires are the most well-known, they can be found in a wide range of colors – except red – and even in colorless varieties. Colorless sapphires, like diamonds, are often referred to as “white” sapphires because they lack any color.
It is extremely difficult to find natural white sapphires. There are, however, a lot of them to be found online and in stores. What’s up? White sapphires aren’t all they appear to be. A heat or chemical treatment is usually used to enhance the color of these gems, which are usually yellow or grey. As you might expect, this has a negative impact on the price of a white sapphire.
Differences Between Diamond And White Sapphire
There are a few notable differences between a white sapphire and a diamond. The sparkle is the most noticeable difference. When it comes to sparkle, white sapphires don’t compare to diamonds. Sapphires, on average, have more inclusions than diamonds when it comes to clarity. You should be aware that the cut and clarity of each diamond can vary. Sapphires, on the other hand, are more prone to accumulating dirt than diamonds, which necessitates more frequent cleaning.
Color
The color of a white sapphire is the most important consideration. Better if it is completely colorless. The fire and brilliance of a sapphire are less important than those of a diamond. This is due to the fact that sapphires have less glimmer than diamonds.
When assessing the color of a sapphire, simply look at it with your own eyes and see if it catches your eye. The most important thing to look for is whether or not the color is consistent throughout the stone. Sapphires that have undergone treatment are more likely to have unevenly distributed color. A white sapphire with uneven coloring is less eye-catching than one with a consistent color.
Hardness
A diamond has a Moh’s hardness rating of 10/10, as you may already know. Trying to top that is nearly impossible, if not impossible. Sapphires, on the other hand, are a close second in terms of brilliance. The Mohs scale rates sapphires at a 9 out of 10. In other words, they’re nearly impervious to abrasion and don’t require repolishing very often. Diamonds, on the other hand, are the hardest substance known to man.
Brilliance
The brilliance of a white sapphire is what sets it apart from a diamond the most. When it comes to brilliance, a diamond will always shine brighter than a sapphire. White sapphires still have a dazzling radiance to them, despite this. It’s just that it doesn’t shine as brightly as a diamond. However, sapphire tends to predominate over all other hues. As such, diamonds are the obvious choice if you’re looking for a stone with a lot of sparkle. However, there’s also the issue of cost.
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