A Sapphire Engagement Ring: A Symbol of Your Faithfulness
Diamond engagement rings are a dime a dozen and too often they are incredibly expensive. A sapphire engagement ring can make a beautiful token of your love and loyalty to your fiancé. Sapphires are a symbol of faithfulness and what better stone to present to the woman you want to marry?
These also make beautiful engagement rings for the woman who wishes to be different and likes to do her own thing. Sapphires are also next to diamonds in terms of hardness, they will last a lifetime if they are properly purchased and cared for.
Color
You probably think that all sapphires are blue when instead they come in a variety of colors. The perfect sapphire engagement ring can be the traditional royal blue expected of sapphires or it can be a pink-orange, or even a pink. Just like diamonds different colored sapphires have different values. If color is the only determining factor then you don't have to worry about the value so much.
In case you do want to think about value when selecting your sapphire engagement ring then you should know that green is the least valuable type of sapphire. Pink and orange sapphires are extremely rare and expensive and this alone may attract you to buying this type of sapphire engagement ring. The color of the sapphire should not change; you should look for a consistent color in all lights.
Flaws
One of the flaws to look out for in a sapphire engagement ring is a feather. This is a crack that runs from the base or center to the outside of the stone. The presence of a feather means that it may very possibly crack in the future. You want your stone to have a good color and clarity. The color should also be transparent in nature.
Cuts
Generally sapphire engagement rings are cut into round and oval shapes. Ovals are cheaper than round cuts so consider the shape when you are buying your sapphires. Your sapphire will be priced based on color and carat. The prices of sapphires vary and can be much cheaper or as expensive as a diamond.
Buy loose sapphires so that you can examine them properly rather than buying them already set. You should also choose flush or channel settings for sapphire engagement rings in case of any flaws. These settings will disguise flaws nicely and give you a beautiful engagement ring that stands out above the rest.
