Sapphire Engagement Rings
An elegant and rewarding choice for many couples, sapphire engagement rings are meant to catch the seer's eye. Some of them come in shapes similar to diamond rings, also adding to the uniqueness of the jewel by the color variations. Certain sapphires have a lighter color and instead of the intense dark blue you'd expect they are pink or violet. There are certain steps to take when making your choice from a wide range of sapphire engagement rings, and you should always ask for an expert jeweler's support for the matter in order to be sure that the jewel is perfect for your bride-to-be.
The cut of the sapphire has a great deal to say in terms of price and ring design: there are square, oval, round and even radiant cuts to take your pick from. Then, the color intensity of the precious stone is also relevant: the purer the blue of the sapphire engagement rings, the more money you'll get out of your pocket. The brilliance is one other factor that speaks for the quality of the sapphire: as a birthstone, it stands for truth and great health. And last but not least, the price of the rock is determined by its high hardness comparable only to that of the diamonds.
However, there is one kind of sapphire engagement rings that are valued higher than blue stones: the orange-pink variety, also known as the lotus flower. The rarity of such sapphire engagement rings is doubled by the gorgeous changing light plays in the rock: in natural light it may turn bluish while artificial light gives it violet shades. The uniformity of the color is very praised for all sapphire engagement rings: they are not totally transparent, but the higher this transparency the rarer the stone. Therefore, the ladies who get sapphire engagement rings should feel very special.
The most expensive sapphire engagement rings are those including Kashmir stones, with Burma and Ceylon coming second and third in this top of high values. As for the metal used for the band of the ring, white gold is considered to make the best choice from an aesthetic point of view. Platinum is another alternative here with the mention that the overall design of the ring should allow the accenting of the stone and not of the band. Anyone looking for a combination of sapphire with another precious stone should go for rubies since they are absolutely fascinating in terms of visual impact: such sapphire engagement rings will always look magnificent and royal.