Style Spotlight:

Sapphire Engagement Rings

While diamonds remain the ultimate symbol of commitment, many couples are opting for unique alternatives like sapphires. Here is what to know about sapphire engagement rings:
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What Is A Sapphire?

Sapphires are durable corundum gemstones—scoring a 9 on the Mohs scale, second only to diamonds—and have been favored by royalty for centuries. Though famous for vibrant blue, they also occur in pink, purple, yellow, green, and white.
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What to Look for in a Sapphire Engagement Ring?

Unlike diamonds, sapphires are judged mainly by color. They only need to be "eye-clean" and look smaller than diamonds of equal carat weight due to higher density. Consider these key color factors:

Sapphire hue
Hue
Sapphire Tone
Tone
Sapphire Saturation
Saturation

Popular Sapphire Engagement Ring Styles

Just like diamond engagement rings, sapphire engagement rings can come in a range of different styles that can be customized to meet your preferences. From vintage-inspired to sleek and modern, the sky is the limit. Here are a few popular sapphire engagement ring styles:

engagement ring with white diamonds and blue sapphires
ACCENT STONES
Give your diamond ring a little color with a sapphire accent stones that can be customized to fit the style you're going for.
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Sapphire and diamond halo engagement ring
HALO
A border of small diamonds around an oval or emerald cut sapphire is an eye-catching way to show off a unique stone.
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3 Stone engagement ring with 2 sapphire side stones and diamond center stone
THREE STONE
Diamonds and sapphires complement each other perfectly in a three-stone style that you won’t see every day.
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Style Spotlight: Sapphire Engagement Rings | Jared