To most people, mentioning sapphires conjures up images of a deep and sparkling blue. Sapphires are affordable and well-known. But most clients may not know that sapphires known as “fancy sapphires” come in a range of colors.

As shown here in this loupe set by Dyma Semenets of Antwerp, Belgium, sapphires can range from pink to purple to orange to yellow. The nineteen sapphires on this loupe are arranged randomly across the top to create a fun and youthful style. The cuts radiating from each stone turn each stone into a miniature star bursting with energy.

Instead of using stones with names less well known to the average customer, why not use genuine sapphires to show clients how many different colors are available than just the traditional blue? These versatile stones are great for just about any project and can add color without using lower quality stones.

If you are interested in stone setting, call the GRS Training Center at 1-800-835-3519 today or visit www.grstrainingcenter.com to find out about the stone setting courses available this year. For more information on sapphires, check out the Wikipedia entry at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapphire.