Sapphire Engagement Rings
36 pieces
Discover deep blue sapphire engagement rings in 18kt gold reminiscent of royalty and rarity for modern-day women of distinction.
36 pieces
Sapphire engagement rings are ideal for those seeking a non-traditional option to better express their personal style and individuality. SH sapphire engagement rings feature vivid blue gemstones in 18kt white gold, yellow gold or rose gold, accompanied by diamonds 3-4 grades above industry standards and 7-8 grades above most chain retailers.
Sapphire Engagement Ring Styles
Once typically used as an accent stone in engagement rings, sapphire now prominently features as the centre stone in modern engagement rings, cocktail rings and sapphire dress rings, with secondary diamonds set in the halo or shoulders, like the popular cushion cut blue sapphire halo engagement ring.
Diamonds can also be set in the band of blue sapphire engagement rings to create an all-over glow that sparkles effortlessly under any lighting conditions against a white gold band.
Iconic Celebrity Sapphire Engagement Rings
Blue gem engagement rings have been popular amongst royalty and celebrity A-listers for centuries. Notable celebrity engagement rings with sapphires include; Princess Diana’s natural sapphire engagement ring (now worn by the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton; the sizeable gold sapphire engagement ring given to Elizabeth Taylor in 1952 for her marriage to Michael Wilding; and Victoria Beckham’s eye-watering oval cut blue sapphire engagement ring from husband David Bekcham.
Judging Quality When Selecting Unique Sapphire Engagement Rings
While sapphires are graded by cut, clarity, colour and carat, sapphire quality is predominantly determined by colour and shape. Sapphires are dichroic stones, meaning their colour changes slightly depending on the angle it is viewed.
The three primary colour criteria for choosing real sapphire engagement rings are Saturation, Tone and Hue. Saturation refers to the amount of colour, tone refers to the lightness or darkness, and hue refers to the stone’s colour; dark blue sapphires are most desirable.
Most sapphires will have some minor visible inclusions, which is considered normal. Finding a sapphire without any visible inclusions in diamond and sapphire engagement rings is extremely rare and reflected in the price.
Selecting The Perfect Sapphire Engagement Ring
Blue sapphire engagement rings are elegant in any cut, though an oval cut sapphire engagement ring is most effective for showcasing the gemstone’s colour, as it allows maximum light to flood the stone.
To find your ring size, use our free printable ring sizer for sapphire and diamond engagement rings, or order a Ring Sizer Tool, with the full cost of the tool redeemable on your diamond sapphire engagement ring purchase.
Follow these 10 simple steps to buying an engagement ring for assistance with choosing the right gold sapphire engagement ring for your budget.
White Gold Sapphire Engagement Rings At SH Jewellery
The SH collection of sapphire engagement rings offers over 14 designs exclusive to SH Jewellery. The majority of our gemstone engagement rings feature a halo and pavé-set diamond band to create a lavish display of colour, contrast and sparkle, beautifully paired with sapphire rings or sapphire earrings of the same halo shape.
We also offer platinum, yellow gold and rose gold sapphire engagement rings for something a little more unique, along with a selection of sapphire bands to create a matching ensemble of real blue sapphires.
To see a sapphire engagement ring on your hand, select a blue stone engagement ring from the list below and click the TRY ON button below the image carousel.
Sapphire Rings: FAQs
Historically associated with nobility and celebrity, sapphire engagement rings have been steadily growing in mainstream popularity since the early ‘80s, proving these royal blue beauties to be an affordable engagement ring option for modern-day couples.
An oval cut is most effective for sapphire engagement rings to emphasise the gemstone’s colour, as it allows maximum light to fill the stone. The addition of a pave-set diamond halo creates a magnificent display of colour, contrast and sparkle easily paired with diamond and sapphire earrings of a consistent halo shape.
Second only to diamonds and moissanites, sapphires score a 9 on the Mohs Scale of mineral hardness, making them an excellent choice for engagement rings, particularly for wearers with active jobs and hands-on hobbies.
Sapphire is the September birthstone and gem of choice for celebrating 5th and 45th wedding anniversaries. Historically, it has been associated with royalty, wealth, wisdom, heaven and healing powers thought to protect wearers from harm and cure a range of ailments. Nowadays, sapphire has come to symbolise love and commitment, complemented by diamonds to create spectacular gemstone engagement rings for those seeking something a little more unique.
Carat for carat, sapphires are more affordable than diamonds. Cut to enhance their brilliance and lustre, well proportioned sapphires are more readily available than their diamond counterparts.
An Ultrasonic Jewellery Cleaning Machine provides a fast, safe and effective at-home method for cleaning sapphire jewellery. SH Jewellery Australia also offers affordable and professional jewellery cleaning and Melbourne jewellery repairs in our Springvale workshop.
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