How to Choose the Perfect Sapphire Engagement Ring

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Why Choose a Sapphire for Your Engagement Ring?

Sapphire’s Colour

When it comes to your loved one, are you thinking of crafting a Sapphire Engagement Ring? We have prepared this blog article to give you the ultimate run down on this wonderful gemstone. Sapphire’s have been highly prized among collectors for their stunning natural colours. These include every colour found in a rainbow, giving you so many possibilities to craft a beautiful piece, emphasising your favourite colour.

Sapphire Hardness

Sapphires are among the most durable naturally occurring elements in the world. Gemstones are rated on their ability to withstand scratching based on a system called the Mohs Scale of Hardness. Sapphire scores a 9 out of 10 meaning it’s a very durable gem, perfect for crafting a lifetime piece. This makes choosing a sapphire a wonderful option in crafting your unique engagement ring.

Sapphire Grading

In terms of clarity, brilliance and sparkle, once again the Sapphire comes well ahead in the precious gemstone families. Sapphire’s scintillation, or in other words sparkle is akin to diamond and other precious gemstones.

Sapphire Pricing

What’s more, sapphire’s offer exceptional value for money. Even though sapphire’s have sold for some of the highest prices in the gemstone world the are slightly lower in price per carat than a diamond, meaning you can achiever a finer quality, or a larger size.

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What Colours Are Available For A Sapphire Engagement Ring?

Sapphires come in a rainbow of colours. While a vivid blue is a beautiful option, in addition to this our clients are loving the moss green’s, striking yellows, soft pinks through to the more vivid pinks. For those wanting to make a statement, grey through to black sapphires are unique and striking in appearance.

Popular Sapphire Colours

Ceylonese Blue

Traditionally, blue sapphires where very prominent in sapphire jewellery loved for their translucent blue colour. Blue sapphires come in an extensive range of blue within the colour pallet. The blue of these gemstones is reminiscent of the Mediterranean sea and are perfectly complimented with a rich 18ct yellow gold setting.

Montana Teal

Montana teal sapphires are treasured for their unique blend of blue and green tones, often with hints of grey or steel. Mysterious and modern, their cool, moody colour palette evokes mountain lakes and forest depths. These distinctive sapphires offer a sophisticated, unconventional choice for those drawn to natural, earthy elegance.

Deep Blue

Deep blue sapphires are admired for their rich, intense colour—evoking the mystery and depth of the night sky or ocean. Their striking, sophisticated hue exudes timeless elegance and strength. Bold and captivating, dark blue sapphires are a classic choice for those drawn to refined, dramatic beauty in fine jewellery.

Green Sapphire

Green sapphires are known for their unique, earthy beauty, ranging from soft sage to deep forest tones. Their subtle sparkle and natural hues evoke a sense of calm and individuality. Less traditional yet highly distinctive, green sapphires offer a timeless, alternative choice for those seeking something elegant and refreshingly different.

Cornflower Blue

Cornflower blue sapphires are prized for their vivid, velvety blue hue—reminiscent of the delicate cornflower bloom. This rare and sought-after shade sits between royal and sky blue, offering a soft yet striking appearance. Coveted for their beauty and elegance, they are among the most desirable sapphires in fine jewellery.

Yellow Sapphire

Yellow sapphires radiate warmth and positivity, with shades ranging from soft lemon to vibrant golden hues. Their sunny brilliance and cheerful glow make them a joyful, uplifting choice. Symbolising prosperity and optimism, yellow sapphires bring a fresh, luminous touch to fine jewellery, perfect for those who love bright, elegant colour.

Orange Sapphire

Orange sapphires captivate with their fiery, vibrant hues—ranging from soft apricot to bold sunset tones. Radiating energy and warmth, they offer a striking and unconventional alternative to traditional gemstones. Rich in personality and colour, orange sapphires bring a bold, artistic flair to fine jewellery with their rare, glowing beauty.

Padparadscha

Padparadscha sapphires are among the rarest and most exquisite of all sapphires, prized for their unique blend of delicate pink and warm orange hues—resembling a tropical sunset or a lotus blossom. Their soft, romantic glow and exceptional rarity make them a truly enchanting choice for those seeking something extraordinary and timeless.

Purple Sapphire

Purple sapphires are admired for their rich, regal tones—ranging from soft lavender to deep violet. Their elegant colour exudes sophistication and creativity, offering a unique alternative to traditional gemstones. Mysterious and romantic, purple sapphires bring a sense of depth and individuality to fine jewellery, perfect for those drawn to distinctive beauty.

Mauve Pink

Mauve or deep pink sapphires are cherished for their romantic, feminine allure—blending soft blush tones with rich, vibrant pinks. Their enchanting colour exudes warmth, elegance, and individuality. Striking yet graceful, these sapphires offer a bold yet refined alternative, perfect for those who desire something truly unique and expressive in fine jewellery.

Soft Pink

Soft pink sapphires are beloved for their delicate, romantic hue—evoking grace, tenderness, and timeless beauty. Their subtle blush tones create a gentle sparkle that feels both elegant and ethereal. Perfect for those who love understated charm, soft pink sapphires bring a dreamy, feminine touch to any fine jewellery piece.

Why Every Sapphire Is Unique

Sapphires are a specific type of mineral known as corundum. Their colour is made from a mixture of different elements like titanium, copper, magnesium, chromium, iron, and more. Those with the presence of iron and titanium will turn out to be blue sapphires.

Every natural sapphire sourced from Mother Earth is a one of a kind. With a sapphire ring you’re getting a totally unique stone. Because of variances in shades, no two sapphires are alike even if they’re the same colour. This guarantees a one-of-a-kind ring; as distinctive as the relationship you share with your significant other. 

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What Designs Does Sapphire Suit?

Sapphire, with a great hardness doesn’t require the extra protection that some other gemstones would. Therefore any style of ring is possible – these being solitaire, halo and three stone. The design of your engagement ring is to showcase the stones you have selected whether that is a solitaire or single stone.

For those who like a point of difference perhaps a three stone ring or alternatively a centre stone with a halo. Let’s break these choices down so you are able to achieve the desired ring of your dreams.

Solitaire Designs

This term literally means choosing a design using a single stone as the centerpiece. This design uses a setting that puts the total emphasis on the centre stone.   This is an elegant option for showcasing a beautiful sapphire. A variety of shaped stones can be used when crafting a solitaire ring.

Diamond Band Designs

Sapphires are beautiful in their own right.  However, in saying that, we find a lot of our clients choose to embellish the simplicity of a single stone design by adding diamonds on the band. We love a tapered diamond band that meets the sapphire such as we have here in our Anais Setting.

Three Stone Designs

A classic three stone design gives you various options when creating your engagement or dress ring.  There are several stone shapes that suit a three stone design and they are namely rounds, emerald cut, cushion cut, marquise cut, and oval. These shapes when accompanied with complimentary diamonds either side, make a spectacular ring

Halo Designs

A halo design is exactly as described.  This design uses a halo of diamonds as the most preferred option, to add that touch of luxury that diamonds give, taking your design to that next level of luxe.  A centre sapphire of the various shapes are enhanced with the addition of a halo and increases the overall size of a ring.