• 3.55ct reddish orange oval Sapphire
• Measures 9.97 x 7.90 x 6.28mm
• Purchased from Mwanaidi in Tanzania
• Cut by Beth Stier in Michigan

We love sapphires for their versatility, durability (they have a Mohs Hardness rating of 9) and because they come in myriad colors and color combinations. In fact, sapphires are “allochromatic” meaning they come in every color of the rainbow (red ones are called Rubies)! Sapphire has been associated with romance and royalty for centuries; from the Ancient Romans to Princess Diana. Orange “fancy color” sapphires are quite rare and some of the hardest to find untreated/unheated. That’s another reason why our Moyo stones are so special: they’re never treated! How you see the stone is just as it came out of the East African ground; full of its natural beauty.

Sapphire is the birthstone for September.

Gems from the heart

Moyo means 'heart' in Kiswahili. When you purchase a Moyo gem, you’re helping women artisanal gem miners (and their male allies!) in Tanzania and Kenya. We work to empower miners to work safely, mine better, improve financial security, and create stable, equitable markets for fair trade. A Moyo gem gives back a higher percentage of the sale than an ANZA gem, and this amount is re-invested into the Moyo Gems program to help run market days and support local community needs.

SKU #M6145