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VIOLET SAPPHIRES

The violet sapphire intrigues and captivates: ranging from delicate lavender to deep purple, it is rarer than blue sapphire, and certain stones shift in hue between daylight and artificial light — a phenomenon prized by…

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Learn more — Violet Sapphire
The violet sapphire intrigues and captivates: ranging from delicate lavender to deep purple, it is rarer than blue sapphire, and certain stones shift in hue between daylight and artificial light — a phenomenon prized by collectors. A symbol of nobility and intuition, it shares the 9/10 hardness of all sapphires. Every Bonnot Paris violet sapphire is selected directly in Sri Lanka or Madagascar and comes with its independent laboratory certificate. Drawn between two hues? The pink sapphire extends its softness, the blue its depth. And to picture it on your finger, explore our violet sapphire engagement rings, crafted to order.

TRAVEL DIARY

24 hours with a gem hunter in Sri Lanka

François joins the miners of Ratnapura who unearth the sapphires you see on this page.

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Sophie Vincent

Sophie Vincent

5 months ago

J'ai contacté la bijouterie Bonnot car je souhaitais un saphir Padparadscha, qui est assez rare. Toute la transaction a été faite à distance et s'est très bien passée. Ils sont très professionnels, à l'écoute et très sympathiques. J'ai reçu ma bague et elle correspond tout à fait à ma demande. Merci beaucoup 😋

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Célia Gastel

Célia Gastel

4 months ago

L'adresse parfaite ! Bastien a été très à l'écoute, très bonne communication et très réactif ! Et leurs pierres sont superbes

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Pn Ph

Pn Ph

4 months ago

Excellente expérience avec Bastien pour la conception de notre bague de fiançailles sur mesure. Il a été disponible, les échanges ont été fluides et efficaces. La conception de la bague a été rapide, elle est magnifique et correspond exactement à ce que nous voulions. Nous recommandons fortement Bonnot pour son expertise, mais aussi son sens de l'écoute.

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JFL lancelier

JFL lancelier

4 months ago

Très professionnels.un service impeccable une belle offre de bijoux de très grande qualité

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Alan Cormand

Alan Cormand

4 months ago

J’ai récemment commencé une collection de pierres précieuses et je suis vraiment impressionné par la qualité. Les pierres sont magnifiques, bien taillées et correspondent parfaitement à la description. En plus, la livraison a été très rapide. Je recommande sans hésitation !

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Alex

Alex

4 months ago

Une très belle maison qui allie savoir-faire et excellence du service. L’expérience client est fluide, rapide et d’une grande transparence. Merci à Bonnot Joaillerie pour cet accompagnement de qualité.

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Christine Petit

Christine Petit

4 months ago

Bastien est à la fois très sympathique et très professionnel. J'ai été très bien reçue, le contact et la communication sont faciles. J'ai fait transformer une marguerite en bague plus moderne et je suis ravie du résultat.

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marielle frances

marielle frances

4 months ago

Une très belle rencontre autour d'une belle Pierre, merci à Bastien et François pour leur accueil! A très bientôt pour l'achat de nouvelles pierres!

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Yac ine

Yac ine

4 months ago

Professionnels, réactifs et sympathiques, je recommande.

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Direct from source

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Natural gemstone

Natural gemstone

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Delivered with certificate

Delivered with certificate

Exclusively by renowned independent laboratories

Exceptional sourcing

Our global network allows us to fulfil every request, from classic to the rarest gemstones

At Bonnot Paris, every stone is selected for its rarity, clarity and ethical provenance, ensuring full traceability, exceptional quality and fair pricing.

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FAQ — Violet Sapphire

Every creation begins with a personal consultation — in Paris, in Angers, or by video call — to understand your wishes, your story and your budget.

Our experts guide you through the selection of stones and the development of your jewellery design.

Our designers then produce several sketches so you can visualise the piece.

Once the stones and design have been approved, your creation is carefully brought to life to the highest standards of excellence at Maison Bonnot Paris.

How does the bespoke creation process work?

Yes, all our stones are certified by renowned laboratories such as Bellerophon, ICA GemLab, London Gem Lab, and others, guaranteeing their authenticity and exceptional quality.

Are your stones certified?

The violet of a sapphire can take on an infinite range of hues, depending on its composition and origin:

  • Pink-violet: delicate, luminous, deeply feminine.
  • Fuchsia violet: vibrant and contemporary.
  • Intense violet: deep, velvety, a hallmark of elegance.
  • Bluish violet: rare and sought-after, of exceptional intensity.

At Bonnot Paris, we favour saturated, luminous violet sapphires — often with a subtle blue undertone — for their balance and extraordinary brilliance.
These are rare stones, selected one by one, removed from the market the moment they are discovered.

The shades of violet sapphire

The most sought-after violet sapphires come primarily from Sri Lanka and Madagascar.
These sources produce stones with beautifully balanced colour and an incomparable natural brilliance.

Unheated violet sapphires are exceptionally rare — far rarer than diamond.
Their colour is entirely natural, making them highly coveted by collectors and the finest jewellers.

The violet sapphire is a stone of soul and intuition.
It symbolises creativity, wisdom and inner transformation.
In an engagement ring, it expresses a love that is profound, inspiring and sincere — a union of minds as much as of hearts.

Delivery is arranged either by hand in Paris or via a specialist courier, ensuring your piece reaches you in a manner that is secure, insured and entirely reliable.

How is my bespoke jewellery delivered?

Lead times vary according to the complexity of the piece, but you should generally allow between 4 and 8 weeks from final design approval.

Thanks to our offices in India, Sri Lanka and Bangkok, close to the markets and the mines, we take the time needed to select the ideal stone, one that is perfectly aligned with your expectations.

What are the production lead times?

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