Blue Gemstones — Sapphires, Aquamarines & More

Blue is the colour most associated with trust, depth, and timeless elegance in fine jewellery. The blue gemstone family is vast and varied: deep royal-blue sapphires, serene aquamarines, vivid Paraíba tourmalines, rich tanzanites, and rare blue spinels all occupy a unique position in this beloved colour family.

• Sapphire: the benchmark blue gem, ranging from pale sky to deep royal and midnight navy.
• Aquamarine: clear, serene blue-green; exceptional clarity and large sizes.
• Paraíba Tourmaline: electric neon blue-green; among the world's most valuable gems per carat.
• Tanzanite: trichroic blue-violet; found only in Tanzania.
• Blue Spinel: rare and increasingly collectible.

FAQs — Blue Gemstones

Which blue gemstone is most valuable?

Unheated Kashmir and Burmese sapphires command the highest values among blue gems. Paraíba tourmalines are the most expensive by weight among blue-toned stones.