When it comes to choosing your ideal engagement ring, most people default to a diamond ring. However, if you want to make your engagement proposal more personal and unique, it’s worth popping the question with a sapphire engagement ring.
Elizabeth Hurley, Penelope Cruz and Gwyneth Paltrow are just a few well-known celebrities that have sported sapphire engagement rings. This type of gemstone engagement ring not only looks stunning, but is also a great option for couples who want a high quality ring on a budget.
Choosing an engagement ring is one of the most important decisions you and your partner will ever make in your lives. Here’s some of the reasons why you should choose a sapphire engagement ring over other types of gemstone engagement rings.
What does a sapphire engagement ring mean?
In terms of the meaning of sapphire engagement rings to a couple, it represents trust, loyalty and truth. If you give a sapphire ring to your partner, it’s believed that it provides good fortune to your couple’s marriage, thus maintaining a strong and happy relationship.
The gemstone has been worn amongst many generations from members of royalty to clergymen. During the MIddle Ages, clerics wore sapphires as they regarded the gem to be symbolic of Heaven. In Medieval Europe, sapphire was thought to have healing powers, which had the capacity to cure eye diseases and plague boils.
It’s one of the most durable gemstones for an engagement ring
When it comes to the most durable gemstones, sapphire is right up there with diamonds. On the Mohs scale of hardness, sapphire has a rating of 9. Since the gem belongs to the corundum family, sapphire can withstand a lot of punishment, which means that you don’t have to worry about it chipping or breaking.
Sapphire’s hardness and strength makes it a great gemstone choice for an engagement ring. It's worth taking care of the gem so that its vibrant hue is not dulled overtime. You should not wear your sapphire ring if you are partaking in exercise or cooking as there’s a risk that you could damage the gem on your jewellery.
If you are not wearing the ring, then you need to store it in a cool, dark place. By doing this, it will stop the gem from losing its vibrant colour.
Sapphires have been worn by Princess Diana and Kate Middleton
Sapphire is a gemstone that has been worn by members of royal families from across the world for centuries. Most notably, Princess Diana sported a beautiful sapphire engagement ring when she was engaged to Prince Charles in 1981. Many jewellers over the past four decades have tried to recreate the ring, which is now worth £300,000.
The ring that Diana chose herself to be engaged to Prince Charles features a halo design, with the 12-carat blue sapphire in the centre of the ring. On the outside of the ring, there are 14 diamonds, which are all set in 18 carat white gold, making it one of the most iconic sapphire rings in history.
After Princess Diana’s death in 1997, Kate Middleton was given the sapphire ring that was worn by her late mother-in-law in November 2010 by Prince William. To this day, Diana’s blue sapphire engagement ring remains one of the most famous pieces of royal jewellery of all time.
If you want to recreate the same look as Diana and Kate, then you can do so with our Square Halo Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring. At £1,510, it’s a lot cheaper than the £28,000 Prince Charles paid for the ring back in 1981, but is a stunning looking ring to pop the question to your partner.
Blue is commonly associated with the colour of sapphire
When you think of a colour that’s associated with sapphire, you immediately think of blue. While you can get sapphire in just about any colour, whether that’s yellow, purple, pink and green, the most popular colour for this gem is blue.
Blue sapphire can come in a variety of different hues, from a deep, dark blue gem to a pale, light blue. Some blue sapphires can have hints of other colours mixed into the gem, such as green or purple. It’s worth noting that the sapphire’s secondary colour should not make up 15% of the gem’s colour.
Less expensive than diamonds
Sapphire rings are less expensive than their diamond counterparts, making them a fantastic choice for couples who cannot spend thousands on a ring. While sapphires are much rarer than diamonds, they are more affordable, making it a great choice for couples who cannot spend a lot of money on an engagement ring.
With sapphire rings, you can let your creativity go wild in terms of the ring’s design, as well as how big you want your partner’s sapphire to be. You can customise the shape and cut you want, thus designing a ring that’s truly unique to your relationship to your partner while also symbolising your love for one another.
If you cannot afford paying thousands on a sapphire ring, the Blue Sapphire & Diamond Single Band Halo Ring will look stunning on your partner’s finger. The 18 carat White Gold setting combined with the gem in the centre is sure to bring plenty of good luck to your lives as a soon-to-be married couple.
Buying Sapphire Engagement Rings From Diamond Quarter
When it comes to engagement rings, a sapphire engagement ring is a fantastic choice to pop the question to your soon-to-be wife. By taking this information into account, it’ll help ensure that you find the right sapphire ring set that is sure to make your partner say yes to.
Struggling to find a sapphire engagement ring? You can book an appointment at our Birmingham showroom today. An expert member of our team will be on hand to help you find the engagement ring of her dreams.