Choose the Right Sapphire

Sapphires are a very attractive choice and offer a great alternative to diamonds. They come in colors ranging from feminine pinks to vivid blues. In addition, sapphires are much more affordable compared to diamonds which means you can buy a large sapphire studded ring on the same budget as that of a small diamond one.

When making the pick, the most influential parameters are the sapphire’s shape, color and size. Unlike diamonds, sapphires have no standard criteria such as the 4Cs. The most demanded sapphire color is deep blue. The saturation of this color is a major marker of its quality and sapphires that have a more uniform color are much more desirable and greater in value than lighter or darker sapphires with uneven color distribution. Furthermore, checking a sapphire for inclusions or irregularities is a very important aspect of sapphire selection.

To improve their contrast and sophistication, sapphire rings are often accented with diamonds or engraved with details. Engagement rings with sapphire at the center and diamonds on the edge are also a popular choice. Such rings are frequently worn by royalty such as Kate Middleton, who wears an oval sapphire ring flanked with 14 round diamonds.

However sapphire rings don’t always need diamonds to enunciate their appearance. Vibrant sapphires alone can draw a lot of attention and have a very unique appeal to themselves.