A Comprehensive to Guide to Sapphire Engagement Rings

Sapphires are among the top four gemstones in the world. Their popularity is built on their rich history of use, their colour, glowing presence and rarity. Which over the years has set them among the top gemstone choice for fine jewellery in the world. Whilst the market for engagement rings is presently dominated by a certain other top gemstone, which the reader may be aware of, sapphires today are making a strong case for being the choice for engagement rings.

In this post, we will outline the key strengths of sapphires, why they are a great match for your choice of engagement rings, and some important pointers that potential engagement ring seekers need to consider when going for sapphire engagement rings.

What Sets Sapphire Engagement Rings Apart from Diamonds Rings

Any discussion of engagement rings naturally involves questions that of the most important stone, which presently leads the market for engagement rings. For those seeking a sapphire engagement ring, the key consideration is what sets the sapphire ring from that the diamond one. To answer this we need to look at some key features of the blue corundum stone: which is what the blue sapphire is.

First off sapphires are among the rarest gemstones in the world. If you are thinking that the value of diamonds is based on their beauty and rarity, you will be partially correct. However, sapphires are even rarer than diamonds. With top quality blue sapphires that feature high clarity and rich hues being even rarer. So if you are trying to stand out from the diamond variant of this bridal jewel, then a sapphire engagement ring Australia might be the way to go.

Affordability

The next key factor you need to consider when going for sapphire engagement rings is their greater affordability. Carat for carat, when controlling for other factors such as clarity and cut, sapphires are much cheaper than comparable diamonds. In addition sapphires, owing to the emphasis that is placed on their colour, means that if you shop around you could manage to secure a quality sapphire engagement ring with a much larger stone (0.75 – 1. 5 carats) stone, for a much more reasonable price. Though the point must be made that sapphires are somewhat heavier than diamonds, diamonds of the same carat can seem larger. However this too can be offset with multiple stone additions, notable here are three sapphire engagement rings, which combine three gemstones to make a highly personalised engagement ring for you.

Choice

A key variable when it comes to picking a sapphire engagement ring is the range of choices that you find when it comes to the corundum gemstone. In addition to the famous blue sapphire, corundum stones are found in pink, yellow, white and orange, in addition to a range of colour stones that can be found in almost all colours in the rainbow. In addition to the various hues, sapphires also differ in terms of tone and vividness. Consider for example, that the famous blue sapphire comes in a variety of stones that differ in terms of the vividness of their colour, tone and in some cases unique shades that have given rise to distinct blue sapphire variants-which we shall see below. The key takeaway here is that when it comes to picking a top-quality sapphire engagement ring in the sapphire range there is a wealth of choices for this stone that absolutely dwarfs that of diamonds.

Whilst selective buyers might argue that diamonds are the top choice owing to their rich history, the counterargument is that sapphires in addition to a range of sapphire colours, such as the growing popularity of the pink sapphire ring in Australia, also come in distinct sapphire types.

Distinct Sapphire Variants for Sapphire Engagement Rings

In addition to the ever-popular sapphire ring variants such as blue sapphire engagement rings, and more recently the pink sapphire ring in Australia, corundum stones have thrown up an array of rarer variants which makes this gemstone type a special choice for you to consider. Notable here are the Cornflower blue sapphire, Royal Blue sapphire and the Padparadscha sapphire.

The royal blue sapphire is arguably the top choice in the blue sapphire range. That is distinguished by its darker blue hue but marked by a distinct vividness, that adds a lighter glow under direct light, that makes it flash with a bright deep blue glow. A great choice for engagement rings and in the history of this gemstone’s use, this particular blue hue has been a top for royalty. The famous engagement ring of Princess Diana, now passed on to her daughter in law being of the same kind.

The Cornflower Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring

The next interesting and special blue sapphire variant is the Cornflower blue sapphire variant. This is among the rarer types of blue sapphire: which resembles the hue of the cornflower, one of the rare flowers in nature that feature the blue colour. Notable here is the distinct tone which is somewhere in the middle between the deeper blue of the royal blue sapphire and other, lighter more common tones. In addition, the cornflower blue sapphire also features a light violet tone, that is slight but visible which truly sets those who wear a cornflower blue sapphire ring apart. Learn more about sapphire colours on our Education pages.

Padparadscha Sapphire Engagement Ring

The next distinct sapphire variant in the range is the Padparadscha sapphire. The Padparadscha is part of the family of pink sapphire rings in Australia. This variant in the coloured sapphire range features a distinct combination of hues from light, a shade of orange and varying levels of pink. The certified colour type in the sapphire range the Padparadscha considered to be among the rarest if not the rarest sapphire hue is a special and premium choice for your engagement ring. Potential customers ought to know that only a handful of gem-quality stones reach the market each year and so acquiring an engagement ring with this gemstone is a special moment. However, if you are really interested you can find out more aboutPadparadscha sapphire gemstones here.

Top Gemstone Cuts for Sapphire Engagement Rings

When it comes to sapphire engagement rings there is some confusion as to what is the right cut for this particular gemstone. Whilst the world of diamonds is dominated by the round brilliant cut when it comes to sapphires things are a bit different. Since sapphires, like other coloured gemstones, derive much of their value from the presence and vividness of the gemstone’s colour, the gem cut often works to maximise the colour zones in the gemstone.

You see, colour in sapphires is the result of trace minerals like titanium and iron, which are present at varying levels, and often in the stone’s rough uncut state, tend to concentrate in certain areas. Thus the gemstone is cut in a certain way to maximise those colour-concentrated areas. This means when it comes to maximising the colours in a sapphire, for a premium sapphire engagement ring in Australia, the jeweller often adopts a particular cut: known as the step cut. Which is a gemstone cut that features a peculiar rectangular or sometimes square-like shape, where the facets of cut sapphire are arranged in a way that parallels the other. Such facets are generally larger than the brilliant cut and upon closer inspection appear in the form of steps.

When it comes to the sapphire shape however there are more variants to choose from: from the princess to the cushion to the emerald and much more. When looking for the most popular sapphire cuts for sapphire engagement rings, the top choices are oval, round and to some extent the shapely cushion cut.