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Of a deep blue which evokes the azure, the sapphire is an ideal stone to symbolize the feelings which unite two beings. This precious stone easily adorns engagement rings. Admittedly, the diamond is often favored for this jewel synonymous with eternal commitment. But you don't always have to follow traditions. Moreover, Lady Diana herself wore an engagement ring with a 12-carat Ceylon sapphire, accompanied by diamonds and set in white gold. Her son, Prince William, then gave it to his fiancée, Kate Middleton. So, if you are looking for a classic and original engagement ring at the same time, discover our collection of sapphire engagement rings. A great choice awaits you according to a wide range of prices. When you ask her, your dear and tender will necessarily see you as her prince charming.

THE SYMBOL OF SAPPHIRE AND BLUE

An engagement ring with one or more sapphires will carry multiple meanings, which will be interpreted with tenderness by the woman to whom you offer it. Indeed, the sapphire is a precious stone generally blue in color. However, blue traditionally symbolizes fidelity, truth and wisdom. In other words, these values ​​should speak to the heart of your bride. Moreover, the word "sapphire" means, in Hebrew, "the most beautiful thing", what should be in your eyes your future union. Giving a sapphire engagement ring romantically announces the auspices under which your marriage should take place.

DIFFERENT SHADES OF SAPPHIRES

Sapphire is a gemstone from the corundum family, just like ruby. And like the emerald and the diamond, the sapphire is one of the so-called "precious" stones. The ruby ​​is essentially distinguished by its red color. As for sapphire, blue predominates, with a wide range of shades. Dark and deep or clear and luminous, the sapphire unfurls an azure sky of a thousand shades, in which you will inevitably want to immerse yourself. There are also pink, purple, orange or yellow sapphires. At Trabbia-Vuillermoz, the rings are adorned with blue sapphires of different shades, but also with yellow sapphires.

RING WITH A SAPPHIRE MOUNTED AS A SOLITAIRE

Usually, the engagement ring is a yellow gold, white gold, platinum or silver band, and adorned with a central stone. Often it is a solitaire diamond. But the sapphire easily replaces it. This is why you will find on our online jewelry store multiple models of sapphire ringsridden alone. The stones adopt different shapes: oval, cushion, round… They are sometimes mounted alone or are accompanied by other stones, most of the time diamonds. The pure and transparent brilliance of the diamond indeed perfectly highlights the blue of the sapphire. The stones that adorn our jewels are sapphires from Ceylon (Sri Lanka), renowned for their intense blue which darkens at nightfall, and sapphires from Burma, often of a lighter blue. Choose a ring whose design and color will please your sweetheart.

RING WITH SEVERAL SAPPHIRES AND STONES

Rather than turning to the solitaire ring, you can opt for a jewel adorned with a trilogy of sapphires. The stones are set next to each other; the one in the center is generally larger than its neighbors, which gives a very successful aesthetic effect. There are also duo rings, which we call “you and me”. For these engagement rings, two sapphires meet on the ring, symbols of the couple and of love.

Sapphire ring: when to give and what it means

Sapphire engagement rings are very popular with women, from blue sapphire to pink and yellow sapphire designs.

The meaning of the blue sapphire ring

The blue sapphire ring is a classic loved by all women. Thanks to its timeless charm it is among the most given as an engagement ring. The reason is very simple: the blue sapphire ring is associated, due to its characteristic color, with the concepts of peace and happiness. For this reason it is common practice to believe that this jewel is able to protect the person to whom it is given and to repel any kind of misfortune. Furthermore, the blue sapphire ring is connected to purity and fidelity and is therefore perfect to give when you ask your loved one to get engaged, symbolizing a pure and faithful love.

Sapphire: an evocative precious stone

Perfect to pay homage to women with blue eyes, sapphire is one of the most striking gemstones with which jewels are made. Tradition has it that those who own sapphires are magnanimous, good, faithful and able to resist temptation. Sapphire is chemically composed of aluminum oxide and is the only substance of natural origin to have a hardness of level 9 on the Mohs scale . The largest deposits in the world are in Australia, Burma, Cambodia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Thailand, India and Madagascar, but small sapphire crystals can be foundalso in Italy in the calcite of Terminillo. Usually the gem is sold with a round or oval cut, but it can also be set after a heart or baguette cut.

Not just blue: all the colors of the sapphire rings

Although the most common are blue, there are different shades of sapphire , such as pink, yellow, orange, purple or green. On the market there are mainly rings with blue, pink and yellow sapphire. As for the latter, they are usually made of white gold that goes well with the yellow. Instead the pink sapphire rings are perfect for the most romantic women. The cost varies based on different characteristics, starting from the metal chosen for the ring, passing through the carats of the stone and the presence or absence of diamonds along the band. The cheaper versions have prices that are around 300-400 euros, but it can also go beyond 10 thousand euros for those signed by the big fashion house.

What does it mean to give a sapphire as a gift?

Surely not everyone can afford to give a unique and sought-after gem like sapphire. If, however, you have the privilege of being able to buy or receive a ring, a pair of earrings or other jewels with these gems as a gift, know that behind this gift there are important meanings that will contribute to enrich its already exceptional value. Whoever gives you a sapphire not only wants to make you happy , but also wants this blue stone, in addition to giving you a certain amount of wisdom and prudence , to help protect you and keep your goodness intact.It is also not uncommon that in wealthy and noble contexts, these precious stones are preferred for the creation of engagement rings as they are considered a good omen for marital happiness. Making the marriage proposal, placing this gem on the finger of the beloved, means promising eternal fidelity and making sure that this love story is as peaceful as possible.

What color are sapphires?

If we think of a gem like sapphire, its bright and brilliant blue color immediately comes to mind . This shade is due to the combination of hematite and rutile , but it is not the only possible color. Sapphires, in fact, can be of different colors such as black, yellow, pink, orange, green, red and even colorless white . At one time, when the color of these gems was not typically blue or light blue, they tended to be given the name of other stones, followed by the adjective "oriental". For example, a green sapphire was called an oriental emerald , while a purple colored sapphire was known as an oriental amethyst.

How much does a sapphire cost?

It is very rare that, by rummaging through people's jewelry boxes, one can find jewels made with sapphires and the reason is soon said. Suffice it to say that the minimum price of this stone fluctuates around 300/400 euros, while, if we take into consideration rings, earrings and necklaces signed by prestigious brands and with a greater number of carats, the sale price can rise and reach a value of 10 thousand euros.

How to recognize a real sapphire?

Alongside the authentic versions, there are synthetic alternatives . The first synthetic sapphires were made by the French chemist Auguste Verneuil. Today, in order to distinguish an original sapphire from its synthetic variant , it is necessary to subject the stone to careful observation under the microscope and to spectrometric and spectrophotometric analyzes. To change, of course, is not only the composition but also the price at which the gem is sold.

Some curiosities about sapphires

If you love sapphires in all shapes and colors and want to find out more about this extremely precious stone, below you will find some curiosities that you absolutely cannot fail to know:

• Among the jewels that have gone down in history, there is undoubtedly the engagement ring of Lady Diana Spencer: made of white gold and crowned with 14 diamonds, it stands out for the huge blue sapphire present in the center, an oval cut of 12. carat. Today this ring shines on the finger of Kate Middleton, to whom it was given by Prince William as a token of their love and as a tribute to her now deceased mother.
• The most famous sapphire in the world is known as the " Star of India " and is found in the Natural History Museum in New York. What makes it so special? Simple, its 563 carats.

Sapphire engagement rings: the most beautiful models

The most famous sapphire engagement rings are those with blue sapphire, but there are also models with pink and yellow sapphire on the market, as we are about to see.

Blue sapphire engagement rings

The blue sapphire engagement rings are certainly the most chosen and in the images of our photogallery you can see many variations. At Tiffany's you will find very fine sapphire and diamond engagement rings , while brands such as Gioielli di Valenza rewards sapphire solitaires with a more classic style. The versions with diamonds are also enchanting along the Gemperles band.

Pink sapphire engagement rings

Pink sapphire engagement rings are dedicated to the most romantic. Fabergé creates very sophisticated creations with stones exceeding 5 carats, while Chaumet offers double-band rings with diamonds all over the surface. The smaller and more refined models of Diamond Store are also splendid.

Yellow sapphire engagement rings

The engagement rings with yellow sapphire are also very elegant , from the white gold solitaires by Chaumet to those with large stones by Front Jewelers. Theo Fennel rewards creations with stones over 5 carats, while Blue Nile makes rings with square stones with a carved band.

What model do you dream of receiving for your engagement?