White Sapphire vs. Diamond

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White Sapphire vs. Diamond

• What is White Sapphire
• White Sapphires are colorless precious gemstones
  belonging to the corundum mineral family. This
  glittering gemstone is the purest form of
  sapphire as it does not contain any minerals
  inside like other sapphires, due to which it does
  not reflect any color and shines brightly. White
  Sapphires are also referred to as Safed Pukhraj
  in the Hindi language. This gemstone is the
  birthstone for people born in September and
  offers prosperity to the wearers. Pure White
  Sapphires with no hints of color are very rare to
  find hence White Sapphire stones with a little
  color inside are often heat-treated to make them
  ornament-ready. White Sapphires are most suitable
  for people belonging to the Taurus zodiac sign.

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What is Diamond

• Similar to White Sapphires, Diamonds are
  colorless in appearance and are formed by the
  carbon element arranged in a lattice. Diamonds
  are said to be the most alluring gemstones and
  are also referred to by different names, such as
  Heera, Varja, or Heeram. This gemstone is the
  birthstone for people born in April and is linked
  to the brightest planet Venus. Diamonds are
  considered to be the best gemstones when buying
  engagement rings due to their sparkling
  appearance and sturdiness. However, not all
  Diamonds can be used for ornamental purposes, as
  low-quality Diamonds are rather useful for
  industrial purposes.

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• Origin
• White Sapphires were first found in Greece almost
  a millennium ago. They are referred to as Lueco
  sapphires as well, which came after the Greek
  word leykos, which depicts the white color. In
  ancient times the Greeks related these stones
  with Apollo, the god of light. They are produced
  in various distinct places all over the world,
  such as India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Kenya, Cambodia
  and Australia. However, White Sapphires produced
  at distinct places have distinct characteristics.
  Sri Lankan or Ceylon White Sapphires, because of
  their exceptional transparency and size, are
  considered to be the most superior grade White
  Sapphires all over the world.
• Diamonds were first found in India in the 4th
  century BC however, Indias supply came to a
  standstill around the 1700s when Brazil took
  center stage in Diamond mining for almost 150
  years. Currently, Diamonds are being mined in
  various countries such as Russia, Canada and
  Botswana, among which Russia is the major
  producer of Diamonds.
• Chemical composition
• Despite looking almost similar in appearance,
  both Diamond and White Sapphire are entirely
  different when their chemical composition is
  concerned. Natural Diamonds are formed when
  carbon atoms form an isometric crystal system,
  whereas White Sapphires contain aluminum oxide
  (Al2O3) and are clear in nature due to the
  presence of iron, titanium, chromium, magnesium
  and vanadium elements.
• Durability
• Both the White Sapphire and Diamond are highly
  sturdy in nature however, Diamond is considered
  to be the hardest gemstone of all as its hardness
  on the Mohs scale is 10 making it perfect for
  regular use. Whereas the hardness of White
  Sapphire on the Mohs scale is 9, making it the
  second hardest gemstone in the world. A pure
  Diamond gets damaged only by another Diamond,
  whereas a pure White Sapphire can only be damaged
  by either a Diamond or a moissanite. The
  sturdiness of a stone is checked by its
  resistance to being damaged, and both Diamonds
  and White Sapphires are quite resilient as both
  these stones can't get easily damaged in everyday
  usage.
• Clarity and color
• When considering clarity, Diamonds are far
  superior as White Sapphires generally contain
  small flaws which can be viewed easily when
  comparing large stones. Therefore when looking
  for a big stone, Diamond far outmatches White
  Sapphire. Also, due to the inclusion present in
  White Sapphires, they do not sparkle brighter
  than Diamonds. Similarly, when the color is
  concerned, White Sapphires may look a little dull
  as compared to Real Diamonds, as light reflection
  through a Diamond is extraordinarily better than
  White Sapphires.
• Price
• Diamonds are well-known as the costliest stones
  all around the world. When considering the price,
  the minimum price of a real Diamond starts from
  300 and can reach as high as 150000 per carat
  on the basis of their quality and the places they
  are mined from.
• White Sapphires, on the other hand, are generally
  affordable as compared to real Diamonds. White
  Sapphires are priced at a minimum of 100 and a
  maximum of around 600 per carat. However, the
  superior grade Ceylon White Sapphires can cost
  around even more than 1000 due to their superior
  transparency. Therefore colorless White Sapphire
  gemstones can be utilized as substitutes for real
  Diamonds as they are similar in appearance and
  are economical as well.

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Astrological significance and benefits

• In terms of Astrology, both Diamonds and White
  Sapphires are associated with the planet Venus
  also known as Shukra Grah. However, both these
  symbolize quite different astronomical aspects,
  as Diamonds symbolize love and luxury, and White
  Sapphires symbolize peace and calmness. Diamonds
  are mostly seen as symbols of nobility and wealth
  and offer wealth and fame to the wearer, whereas
  White Sapphires help negate the negative energies
  around the wearer so that the wearer can lead a
  happy life. Despite the different astronomical
  aspects being associated with the same planet,
  White Sapphires are regarded as substitutes for
  Diamonds. Wearing a Diamond or White Sapphire
  also has health-related benefits as well. White
  Sapphires are generally worn to help enhance the
  immune system of the wearer so as to protect from
  various communicable diseases, and Diamonds, on
  the other hand, assist the wearer in dealing with
  ailments related to eyes, kidneys and throat.
  When considering wealth both these stones are
  capable of adding richness to the lives of
  wearers.
• Therefore the confusion of selecting between a
  Diamond and White Sapphire is mostly at the
  buyer's discretion as these stones have their own
  ups and downs. When considering the price, White
  Sapphires can be seen as great substitutes,
  whereas the alluring look of a Diamond is
  unmatched. At Navratan, the online gem bazaar, we
  offer both real Diamonds and natural White
  Sapphires that are certified through reliable
  gemological laboratories so that our customers
  can get the best deal for their money.

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