Sapphire engagement rings

Although the word sapphire is the Latin word for blue, there are many colors of sapphire. Some of these colors are pink, orange, yellow and varying shades of blue. Many people choose sapphire engagement rings because of the beauty of the stone and the superstition connected with the stone as a protector from harm and envy. It can be considered the most ideal of all the gemstones. It is also very durable having a rating of p on the Moh scale of hardness.  

Sapphires are commonly treated with heat to enhance the particular color of the stone and to bring it out clearly. Blue is the color most often chosen for sapphire engagement rings because this color symbolizes truth, friendship and harmony, which is what couples want in their relationships. Even within the range of blue, the most requested shade is the Cashmere blue because it has a sort of velvety sheen to it. The actual value of the stone depends on the color, size and transparency as well as its origins. Sapphires are found in India, Thailand, Vietnam, Burma, Ceylon, Australia, Africa and Brazil, but most of the stones used in jewellery come from Thailand or Australia. 

The most valuable sapphires for sapphire engagement rings are blue. These stones display the bright color is all types of lighting. A sapphire needs to be clean, with no visible lines. Any other coloring in the stone, such as a grey or black, diminishes the value of the stone. If this is your stone of choice for your engagement ring, you should examine it carefully to ensure that you are getting the best value for your money.