Sapphires

21 Types of Sapphires: Different Sapphire Colors & Origins

Different types of sapphires displayed in the palm of someone's hand.

Sapphires are precious stones composed of the mineral corundum (aluminum oxide), with a hardness of 9/10 on the Mohs scale. They’re the most popular colored gemstones in the United States. Here are the 21 major sapphire colors and types.