Sapphire Engagement Ring Buying Guide
When you want to give your partner an engagement ring, the traditional option is a diamond, but if you are looking for something more unique, sapphire is an excellent choice.
Sapphires are not only beautiful and stunning, but they are also growing in popularity as well.
Continue reading this sapphire engagement ring buying guide to learn more about this exciting and exquisite jewelry option for the love of your life.
What Is a Sapphire?
Sapphires come from a mineral called corundum, which is the same mineral that rubies come from. Red corundum is referred to as a ruby while blue variations are referred to as sapphires.
Sapphires can be found throughout the world in East Africa, Eastern Australia, Myanmar, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and even in the US.
While most sapphires are blue, there are other color variations including purple, green, pink, and yellow.
Is Sapphire a Good Choice for an Engagement Ring?
If you want to impress the love of your life and really stun them, yes, sapphires are an amazing choice for engagement rings. Sapphires are durable and they can hold up well to everyday wear, which is ideal for an engagement ring.
When scoring the hardness of a precious stone, the Moh’s scale is used. Sapphires score a 9 out of 10 when it comes to hardness, which is just below diamonds.
Choosing a Sapphire Engagement Ring
When you are purchasing a sapphire engagement ring, you want to look at other factors than just the gem. You want to look at the gem in the setting and the band itself. These factors help to create a valuable ring that you will be happy to give.
Just as diamonds are rated based on the 4 C’s (color, carat, cut, and clarity), so are sapphires. One thing to keep in mind though is that the 4 C’s are not as stringent as they are with diamonds when it comes to other precious stones.
The most popular shapes of sapphires include oval, round, and emerald. If you are not interested in any of those shapes, you will find that sapphires come in plenty of other shapes as well.
When it comes to the setting, it is important to choose something that really highlights the sapphire. Some settings can really bolster the appearance of the sapphire while some may detract from it. One of the most popular options today is to choose a setting that comes with diamond channel stones. These channel stones really add to the brilliance and luxury of the sapphire ring.
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