Blue sapphire engagement rings have earned immense acclaim over the years and by now, have become one of the most favored pieces among buyers looking for engagement rings.

These rings stand out over several other rings with other gemstones for the reason that blue sapphire works as the centerpiece and goes well even with diamond pieces complementing the central stone. This jewelry option definitely serves as a vibrant alternative to the traditional diamond engagement ring.

Blue sapphires are remarkable enough in terms of certain attributes they carry similar to diamonds, including but not limited to hardness. So, these Blue sapphire engagement rings prove a sturdy choice for an engagement ring that stands the best of time.

If you are looking for unique and elegant blue sapphire engagement rings, it’s worth being very particular about the 4 Cs. These attributes are essential considerations for the determination of the quality of the ring. It is similar to a diamond piece and is known for its aspects including color, clarity, cut, and carat weight.

Among the attributes that determine the quality of the diamond, it is worth considering the color as the most critical factor for sapphires. A stone that has a rich, velvety blue hue without gray undertones stands out in terms of remarkability.

Blue Sapphires – An Overview

Blue sapphires are among the most sought blue gemstones. These precious gems comprise Corundum, a key mineral known for its durability and brilliance.

Blue sapphires are also available in varieties that have some trace of green or purple. You don’t have to worry about the presence of any such colors for the reason that usually, the secondary color is less than 15% of the gem’s color.

So, these gemstones still fall under the category of blue sapphires. But when making a purchase decision, it’s worth being mindful of the fact that the sapphire with a secondary color doesn’t hold the same value as one with a pure blue shade.

Sapphires are usually available in nature in a variety of colors, and in this regard, blue is the most common and is much known to general people. For the popularity of the color, they are much favored.

Well-known sapphire colors include pink, yellow, white, and green. Are you looking for newness in the range of engagement rings? If yes, blue sapphires are worth going for as these rings stand out over several other gemstone jewelry pieces in terms of the deep, enchanting hues of blue.

It is worth noting that blue sapphires offer a unique beauty that has made them highly valued and a favorite of royalty for centuries. Also, there has been increased popularity for the reason that they hold uniqueness. Blue sapphires are again available in various hues, ranging from light, and pale blue to a deep and vivid color.

Considerations When Shopping For Blue Sapphire Engagement Rings

The diamond’s 4 Cs are important considerations when you go ahead with buying a diamond. These aspects serve as the visible factors contributing to the beauty of the diamond chosen.

Cut: There is no standard sapphire cut, which makes it different from diamonds. In addition to that, there isn’t a specific cut that makes the sapphire more beautiful.

Clarity: To determine the quality of diamonds, it’s important to examine them in a magnifying glass for inclusions at 11x magnification. However, that doesn’t serve the same as the normal standard procedure in sapphires. The formation of the sapphires includes many different minerals easily trapped inside. So there are high chances of small flaws and inclusions.

Sapphire clarity measurement is based on whether or not it is ‘eye pure.’ Customers usually find inclusions and defects less noticeable in sapphires, and the reasons behind the same are depth and color. For customers looking for completely flawless sapphire, it’s worth going for a piece that’s laboratory-created. It’s rare to find sapphires with almost perfect clarity. In addition to that, these pieces prove staggeringly expensive.

Carat: the weight and size of the stone matter as well. When buying one of the Blue Sapphire Engagement Rings from Barkev’s, note that the sapphires in terms of the weight, are heavier than diamonds. The measurement of the sapphires is conducted in millimeters rather than carats. When looking at sapphire sizes, look at the millimeters instead of the carat.

Color: alumina with a trigonal crystal structure is what makes sapphire. These pieces are available in myriad shades, including white, orange, pink, purple, violet, green, yellow, and intermediate shades. In addition to that, there are also partially colored sapphires with combinations of different colors. It’s usual to find some sapphires that exhibit color change, and most of these pieces go blue in daylight or fluorescent lighting while they become purple under incandescent light.

In addition to that, these pieces are also available in shades of gray, black, or brown. When buying one of the rings, it’s worth noting that the Gemstone color proves incredibly exciting and tough to settle on. You will have to go through many color choices before making the final buying decision. Often, the decision-making process proves quite overwhelming. However, one of the common choices among people in general is white, blue, gold, or champagne.

Color turns out to be a personal preference, and so there’s nothing like one of the perfect shades to go for. It’s always good to keep in mind that the beauty of naturally colored stones is all about what Mother Earth provides. You won’t find two identical, natural sapphires, and you will not easily find something unique.

While shopping for one it is important to understand how factors affect a diamond’s value.

Understanding the Concept of Sapphire Treatments

History has revealed the finding that the sapphires have been subject to treatments that are responsible for the enhancement of their clarity and color. Usually, there are certain treatments conducted that are mild and produce subtle changes. But again, at times, there is a necessity of letting the stones undergo intense treatments to dramatically change their stone and have lasting side effects.

In this regard, it is worth noting that the Heat treatment serves as the most common treatment for sapphires. The mild heat treatment considers subjecting stones to temperatures of about 400 degrees Celsius, and that’s done for a certain period. Heat-treated sapphires turn out to be lovely stones.

These are the pieces that are known for their incredible structural integrity. In addition, they display beautiful color and crisp clarity. Heat treatment is the only acceptable form when someone is looking for an option for the treatment of sapphires.

The Sapphires Hold a Value that’s Beyond Just the Beauty

Sapphires symbolize virtue, luck, wisdom, and holiness for the royals. When positioned in an engagement ring, a sapphire refers to certain values, including faithfulness and sincerity. Sapphire’s reflection was believed to have made the sky blue. Typical sapphire is dark blue, but there are several colors popular and highly favored these days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Sapphires prove popular for engagement rings?

The sapphire is the second most popular choice of center stone when looking for an engagement ring after the diamond. Sapphire rings are beautiful, durable, and great enough compared to diamonds on the Mohs hardness scale. Sapphire rings are resistant to damage even when someone wears them every day.

Are All Sapphires Blue?

This is one of the commonly asked questions among customers looking for one of the Blue Sapphire Engagement Rings. In this regard, note that the Sapphires are available in nature in all colors of the rainbow. In addition to that, they are also available in black and colorless. The blue shades ranging from dark, ink blue, deep royal blue to pale cornflower blue are some of the most commonly chosen pieces among the buyers. In addition, there are other options, including but not limited to Blue-green, green, white, pink, and yellow sapphires serving as some of the popular choices for engagement rings. Rubies are also sapphires, just the red kind.

Which is more valuable – Sapphires or Diamonds?

Sapphire serves as a great choice when you are looking for an affordable option in the form of an engagement ring. When shopping for one of these rings, ensure that you’re considering the price of a diamond of the same size won’t stay the same as that of sapphires. However, there are exceptions to this in the form of larger specimens of very rare colors, including padparadscha (peach-orange) and blood-red ruby. The price of peach-orange and blood-red ruby sapphires gives a tight competition to the price of a diamond of the same size.

Conclusion

Blue sapphire engagement rings are some of the widely bought options for an engagement ring from Barkev’s. Widespread appeal and appearance in jewelry have been making blue sapphires stand out. At Barkev’s, sapphire has proved to be the favorite natural gemstone that goes well for several buyers as the perfect diamond alternative. Harder stone sapphire goes perfectly enough for any type of setting.

In addition to that, what makes it stand out as an option is that it is relatively easy to source to match the color preferences of the customers. So, be ready to invest in one of these beautiful pieces of jewelry if you are looking for something truly original, displaying beautiful sparkle and transparency.