
But as you know, this can differ per diamond. In terms of clarity, sapphires usually have more blemishes than diamonds. White sapphires sparkle a lot less than diamonds. The most obvious difference is the sparkle. When we compare a white sapphire to a diamond, there are a few differences that catch the eye. As you can imagine, this makes the value of a white sapphire drop.ĭifferences between diamond and white sapphire

Usually, these are actually yellow or grey sapphires that got a heat or chemical treatment to improve its color. How come? That’s because most white sapphires are not really white.

But when you look online or in store, you see a lot of them. Natural white sapphires are extremely rare. Just like diamonds, we often refer to colorless sapphires as “white” sapphires. But did you know a sapphire can actually be any color? Even though blue is the most well-known one, sapphires come in all colors – except red – including colorless ones.

We all know and love the famous blue sapphire.
