Sapphires are highly coveted gemstones, prized for their intense midnight blue hue. The precious stone is a variety of the corundum mineral. While blue specimens are the most sought-after, sapphires can be found in all colors excluding red. Wearing a sapphire ring will convey stunning and timeless beauty.
Sapphire: Cheaper Than a Diamond, but No Less Beautiful
The sapphire is the official birthstone of September. Sapphire has become an increasingly popular choice for engagement rings, beginning when Prince Charles presented such an offering to Princess Diana.
Sapphire ring
However, the desire for a sapphire ring spans far beyond those born in September or the soon-to-be engaged.
Sapphires are more affordable than diamonds, yet a sapphire ring radiates unrivaled sophistication.
Sapphire and Versatility
A sapphire ring is one of the most versatile rings to wear, regardless of event, clothing or manicure color choice.
Just as apparel in classic navy pairs elegantly with most other colors, the blue sapphire can be worn with just about every color in your wardrobe.
Sapphires rate excellent on the gemstone durability scale, second only to diamonds. The gem is resistant to chipping, scratching and cracking.
For stability, sapphires rate very good to excellent in their ability to withstand heat, light and chemicals.
These factors render them ideal for wearing through most of life’s daily activities without damaging consequences.
Sapphire Rings and Styles
The choices of sapphire ring styles are abundant. The ring and setting may be composed of yellow gold, white gold or platinum.
The shape of the stone may be round, oval, pear, marquise, square or oblong; the size ranges from large to small. The more facets present in the stone, the more sparkle the ring will give off.
The stone may be set alone or combined with other stones. A ring may showcase a single sapphire or multiple ones. The decision should reflect your personal taste and style.
If you prefer an understated look, a smaller solitaire with tiny diamonds encircling the stone may be the ring you prefer.
If your style is more bold and dramatic, a larger sapphire centered in a dazzling, ornate setting will declare your fashion statement. There is no set rule; it’s all about you and what you like.
How Many Rings to Wear?
If you favor slipping on multiple rings when going out in style, consider the sapphire ring first. A sapphire that is lavish and large can stand alone effortlessly and beautifully.
Wear the ring on the right hand’s ring finger if possible. If the ring is medium sized, opt for something smaller when choosing a second ring for that hand.
A stunning choice would be a semiprecious opal; it’s opaque iridescence and slightly marbled appearance marries well with the contrasting clear, deep sapphire blue.
A smaller emerald ring will pair nicely too since green and blue both hail from the cooler side of the color spectrum.
For a two-tone blue effect, blue topaz and the sapphire will play off of each other and the azure look will be eye-catching.
Stick to only one additional ring on the hand that bears the sapphire ring. Two is company and three is a crowd applies; the dramatic flair of the sapphire will get lost in too many surrounding pieces.
Whatever the style of ring you choose, the enduring appeal of the rich, royal blue sapphire will add elegance and class to your wardrobe’s ensemble.
Where to Buy Sapphire?
We recommend James Allen (read review) because you can take a 360-degree look at any sapphire before having it set in a piece of jewelry.
We also recommend Blue Nile and Ross-Simons.
Also take a look at GemsNY and at the vast selection of sapphire jewelry at Amazon.
