Choosing an engagement ring is a life-long commitment, and the options available can be overwhelming. Traditionally, engagement rings were made of diamonds, diamonds, diamonds, but recently, other gemstones have gained popularity. Nowadays, people can have an emerald, ruby, or sapphire on their left hand. Princess Kate Middleton wears an 18-carat royal blue sapphire that belonged to Princess Diana.
The options between yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, and platinum already seem endless, but adding sapphire or diamond increases the options exponentially. There is no “right” or “wrong” engagement ring. Each engagement ring style is unique to the couple buying it. Despite their similarities, sapphires and diamonds Choosing between these two stones can drastically alter the ring.
Despite not being as popular as diamonds, sapphires are now more common in engagement rings. Sapphires are the “something blue” for any wedding. The sapphire's legends also make them more desirable. Sapphires were said to have medicinal and protective powers in ancient times, and were later associated with honesty and wisdom. Because of its royal blue color and lucky powers, sapphire was a popular royal gemstone. Its rich color and durability make sapphire rings popular today.
The Mohs scale gives Sapphire a 9 for durability and hardness. However, diamonds havev the highest hardness of any natural stone, ten. Due to their high hardness, sapphire and diamond engagement rings are ideal for everyday wear. However, sapphires are more easily scratched than diamonds, extending the durability debate. Cons of sapphire include the need for extra care such as polishing and cutting. Despite being more susceptible to damage than a diamond, sapphires are more durable than emeralds or rubies.
Diamonds are more brilliant than sapphires because they refract more light. Unlike a diamond, a sapphire's value is determined by its diamonds and color. They are made of corundum, but trace amounts of other elements give them vivid colors. Blue sapphires are the most popular, containing iron and titanium, while white sapphires are colorless corundum. Blue sapphires are the most valuable and rarest sapphires. The color is the most important feature; a perfect sapphire is a deep blue with no other modifying colors. Pink, purple, orange, yellow, green, and black sapphires are less common. Intriguingly, there is a sapphire for every skin tone. Lighter skin will be complemented by pastel sapphires, darker skin by cobalt undertones, and olive skin by a royal blue sapphire.
White sapphires may not sparkle when dirty like diamonds. So, if you want color, go for sapphire, but if you want clarity, go for diamond. No sapphire is alike. Sapphire engagement rings are more intimate than diamonds because they are unique. Sapphires are quickly becoming more popular in engagement rings due to their uniqueness, durability, and intense color. Regardless, sapphires are less expensive than diamonds, allowing larger sapphires in engagement rings. For example, a 6 mm sapphire costs the same as a 0.75 carat diamond.
Choosing diamond and sapphire engagement rings can save you a bundle. In addition to saving money on multi-stone rings with just one or the other gem, buying jewelry with both can save you money.
You would need to make sure that the other diamonds in the ring were equally brilliant and clear if you chose an engagement ring with an excellent-quality center diamond for example. As with any other gemstone, a sapphire with strong color but cloudy or a few inclusions wouldn't be noticeable to the untrained eye, especially with such a gleaming diamond in the center. Not buying an all-diamond or sapphire engagement ring saves you money.
Some of the most popular diamond engagement ring styles include solitaire and halo, but complexity increases value. The cut of a sapphire is less important than a diamond's cut because inclusions in sapphires are harder to see with the naked eye. Sapphire rings come in a variety of shapes. The oval cut sapphire looks more vintage and nostalgic, while the round sapphire is more timeless. Diamonds or engravings are common on sapphire engagement rings. The three stone sapphire engagement ring is a popular choice for a colorful ring. This ring has a sapphire in the center, surrounded by two diamonds. A sapphire halo diamond ring is also popular, with diamonds encircling the sapphire.
While both sapphires and diamonds have benefits, diamonds are more traditional. However, sapphires are always an option for couples seeking a unique engagement ring.
White gold bands are popular for diamond and sapphire engagement rings. Others prefer bands with accent diamonds or sapphires on part or all of the band. Platinum is another popular choice due to its durability and strength.
Round, oval, princess, and cushion cuts are popular for diamond and sapphire engagement rings. Round gems are frequently paired with oval or cushion cut diamonds and sapphires. Both stones work well as center stones and are timeless when paired with accent stones. Suitable for tri-stone styles.
Vintage engagement rings with sapphires are popular. Sapphires look great in halo settings or surrounded by filigree (beaded) metalwork.
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