Songea Sapphire Gemstones
Discover natural Songea sapphire gemstones from Tanzania in vibrant colors and excellent value.
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Bi-color
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Black
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Blue
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Brown
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Golden
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Gray
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Green
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Multicolor
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Orange
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Pink
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Purple
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Red
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Turquoise
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Violet
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White
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Yellow
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Songea Sapphire from Tanzania
Songea sapphire gemstones originate from the Songea region in southern Tanzania, known for producing sapphires in a wide range of colors. These stones are valued for their affordability, natural origin, and availability in both heated and untreated varieties.
Color Range of Songea Sapphires
Songea sapphires are famous for their diverse color palette, including blue, green, yellow, orange, and parti-color stones. This variety makes them ideal for unique and custom jewelry designs.
Affordable Natural Sapphire Option
Compared to sapphires from Sri Lanka or Kashmir, Songea sapphires offer excellent value for money. They are a popular choice for buyers looking for genuine sapphire gemstones at competitive prices.
Heated vs Untreated Songea Sapphire
Many Songea sapphires are heat-treated to enhance color and clarity, while untreated stones are also available. At GemSelect, all treatments are clearly disclosed, allowing you to choose with confidence.
Songea Sapphire for Jewelry
With a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, Songea sapphire gemstones are suitable for everyday jewelry such as rings, earrings, and pendants. Their durability and vibrant colors make them a versatile choice.
Faceted and Cabochon Options
Songea sapphires are available in faceted cuts for brilliance and cabochon shapes for a smoother, more unique appearance. Choose from oval, round, cushion, and other popular gemstone shapes.
Calibrated Songea Sapphire Sizes
We offer Songea sapphire gemstones in calibrated sizes for standard jewelry settings, making them ideal for jewelers and designers seeking consistency and precision.
Learn more about sapphire varieties, treatments, and care on our Sapphire Information Page.
FAQs
What is a Songea sapphire?
Songea sapphire refers to sapphires mined in the Songea region of Tanzania, known for their wide range of colors and affordability.
Are Songea sapphires natural?
Yes, Songea sapphires are natural gemstones. Some are heat-treated to improve color and clarity, and all treatments are disclosed.
Are Songea sapphires valuable?
They are generally more affordable than sapphires from other sources, making them a great value option while still offering genuine sapphire quality.
What colors do Songea sapphires come in?
Songea sapphires come in many colors, including blue, green, yellow, orange, and multi-colored (parti-color) stones.
Are Songea sapphires good for rings?
Yes, with a hardness of 9, Songea sapphires are durable enough for everyday wear, making them ideal for rings and other jewelry.
Do Songea sapphires require special care?
They are easy to maintain. Clean with warm soapy water and avoid harsh chemicals or extreme temperature changes.
GemSelect Certified Store Reviews
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Overall Rating -> 9 
It was fine . Wish there had been more round stones to select from
Overall Rating -> 10 
Good selection, using for custom jewlery for my wife.
Overall Rating -> 10
Wonderful purchase, can't wait to see the stone.
Overall Rating -> 10
On the clarity options it goes "and better" so if youre looking for si specifically and you click si and better it still shows you basically everything. It just removes the opaques. Itd be nice if it was vs only, vss only, si only, etc
Overall Rating -> 8 
Site worked well and helped me find a rock that matched what I was looking for. Well within budget and I trust it will show up, so that's definitely positive. Not much else to it. Satisfied.
Overall Rating -> 9
Always a good quality stone. Priced fairly and shipped promptly. Answers emails quickly
