Sapphires and rubies belong to the corundum mineral family.
Rubies, for their part, have a red color whose intensity varies, like Garnet. The term "sapphire" comes from the Greek word "sappheiros" and the Latin "sapphirus" which means blue. The blue sapphire is one of the most well-known gems in the world. Few people know that sapphires come in different colors.
All color variants have the same properties as the blue Sapphire, but they are often less expensive.
In Asia, this birthstone, the pink sapphire, is greatly admired, due to its color similar to that of the lotus flower which is a true emblem in Asian culture.
Thus, this stone with a soft color is associated with purity, wisdom, love, and beauty: symbols of this sacred flower.
These precious stones in the colors of the lotus are found in different deposits around the world:
East Africa, Australia, Burma, Cambodia, Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, United States, and Madagascar.