Spessartite gems is a variety belonging to Garnet family. Famous deposits of this gemstone are found in Nigeria and East Africa. A natural spessartite gem has an orange colour. This gem material is very difficult to find.  A reddish-orange form of spessartite is known as Malaya Garnet (The name “Malaya” comes from the Kiswahili language meaning prostitute  because it used to come in parcels of Rhodolite garnet and used to be rejected).  Now it stands alone as its own variety of garnet), a bright orange-red form of spessartite is known as Mandarin Garnet,  a light orange-yellow form of spessartite is known as Tangerine Garnet (usually found in Mozambique and Namibia). Spessartite can be elegantly worn as earrings, rings or pedants. Spessartite is the Birthstone for January. It is also the gem for the 2nd Anniversary. These gems are known to be an energizing stone and is worn for Goodluck. Gemworld Limited has a sparkling collection of the Spessartite variety! If you would like something in particular and don’t see it on our site please don’t hesitate to contact us, as we may have it in our offices abroad.

“Fancy sapphires” is a term used to describe sapphires that exhibit colors other than the traditional blue. While blue sapphires are the most well-known and popular variety, sapphires can occur in a wide range of colors due to variations in their chemical composition. Here are some common types of fancy sapphires: Yellow Sapphire: Yellow sapphires range in color from pale lemon yellow to vibrant golden hues. They are prized for their warmth and brightness. Pink Sapphire: Pink sapphires come in shades ranging from delicate pastel pinks to vivid magentas. They are sought after for their romantic and feminine appeal. Padparadscha Sapphire: Padparadscha sapphires are one of the rarest and most valuable varieties, featuring a unique pink-orange color reminiscent of a sunset. The name “padparadscha” is derived from the Sinhalese word for lotus blossom. Purple Sapphire: Purple sapphires exhibit a range of purple hues, from light lavender to deep violet. They are less common than other colors but prized for their royal and regal appearance. Green Sapphire: Green sapphires vary in color from soft, pastel greens to intense, forest green shades. They are valued for their natural beauty and earthy tones. Orange Sapphire: Orange sapphires range from light peachy tones to…

The name Sapphire derives from the Latin word “Saphirus” and the Greek word “Sapheiros” both meaning blue. Sapphires are precious gemstones that belong to the mineral corundum family and exist in a variety of colours ranging from blue, pink, green, yellow, orange, purple, colourless and black. The most famous fancy colour is Padparadscha sapphire (orange-pink; Lotus flower colour) also known as King Sapphire and the most valuable of them all is the cornflower blue colour, known as Kashmir Sapphire (which is now exhausted). The current producing regions are Sri-Lanka and Africa. These precious gemstones are the Birthstone for September. Sapphires were believed to guard against evil and poisoning. It was traditionally a most preferred stone by priests and kings as it signifies purity and wisdom. Sapphires have also been worn by royalty like Princess Diana & Princess Anne as it is a symbol of good fortune.  They both received sapphire engagement rings and the British Crown Jewels are covered in large blue sapphires. Sapphires are generally hard and durable gemstones because of its hardness and can be set on rings, earrings, pendants and bracelets.  At Gemworld Limited you can get these beautiful gemstones from our exclusive Sapphire collection! If you…