Sapphires are found mostly in the Western part of the Big Sky State, and are the official gemstone of the state of Montana. Once thrown away by gold miners in the gold rush days, loose sapphires are now America's most valuable gemstone. Sapphires are considered to be the stone of wisdom and thought to bring serenity, peace of mind and concentration. They are believed to protect a holder from evil, sickness, and worse.
Made of the mineral corundum, sapphires are a 9 out of 10 on the Mohs scale. This makes them extremely durable and long-lasting. It also ensures loose Montana sapphires are incredibly scratch resistant.
First discovered by miners in the 1860s, the pretty, colorful pebbles were largely ignored. That is, until the 1890s when London gem merchants began to take an interest in them. Sapphires, and blue sapphires specifically, quickly rose in popularity from there.
But not all sapphires are created equal. Montana sapphires are highly regarded as ethically sourced gems with an easily traceable supply chain. Our selection of loose sapphires is naturally fair trade and conflict-free guarantee.
We celebrate Montana’s sapphire tradition with our broad and beautiful collection. When you buy loose sapphires from Alara, you participate in that tradition.
Appreciated for their beautiful coloring and lustrous appearance, Montana Sapphires can be found in a variety of colors. This includes green, blue, lavender, purple, yellow, and pink. Truly, loose Montana sapphires are a versatile centerpiece gemstone in engagement rings, earrings, and pendants. They also stand alone as a bold expression of natural, American-made beauty.
As a socially conscious American-made gem, it doesn’t get much better than Montana sapphires in loose stones. They are increasingly becoming the go-to gemstone choice of the fashion conscious. This includes everyone from gem enthusiasts to savvy millennials seeking to buy local with an earth-friendly footprint.
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