A lot of people think of an engagement ring as a solitaire ring and don’t always think of all the other possible setting options.  One of my favorite styles for an engagement ring is the three stone ring.

Three stone rings look particularly beautiful with a colorful center stone.  Sapphires are a great choice because they naturally come in so many different colors.  Blue sapphire is classic and very popular, but yellow sapphire, pink sapphire and even our unique color sapphires can be created into a beautiful ring.

Here is a selection of pictures (with links) that shows off all the many different ways to make a three stone ring:

We live in a world where everything is ‘throw away’.  How many things do any of us still own, use or appreciate from 5 years ago, or 10 years ago?

Cell phones, TV’s, Clothes, Expensive Meals, Cars, even homes and pets!  Little of anything we purchase in life stands the test of time…except something like a fine Sapphire Ring.

My grandmother still wears her jewelry that her husband gave her when they were first married more than 60 years ago.  Of all her physical possessions, her jewelry and the memory which it provides stands out above all others.

Today with our consumer based society has pushes nearly limitless products and services, but few last more than a short time of use and enjoyment.

The longer I work with rare sapphires and rubies to less I appreciate other things I purchase in life, because few of them will last the test of time.

Spending that extra amount of money on a truly natural sapphire ring set with white diamonds is a wise choice in a world of foolish spending.

Rubies have been considered the king of gems throughout the ages and today July’s birthstone is one of the most highly prized and rare gems.

Rubies make a powerful statement and what better way to commemorate your birthday or the birthday of your loved one than with beautiful ruby jewelry!

This stunning ruby pendant is highlighted with sparkling pave and baguette diamonds that add a striking contrast with the rich and vibrant ruby.

It has been said that the Ruby’s rich red glow comes from an internal flame that cannot be extinguished. This makes the ruby the perfect symbol of everlasting love.  Not only would rubies be the perfect birthday gift, rubies make beautiful engagement rings as well!

Ancient lore even states that rubies will bring good fortune to its wearer when worn on the left hand. I can not think of a more suitable sentiment for a blessed union!

The Natural Sapphire Company is happy to assist you with finding the perfect ruby jewelry piece or center stone whatever the occasion!

The matching earrings and bracelet are reminiscent of the 4th of July with their streams of red rubies and colorless diamonds.

This beautiful ruby ring is perfect for everyday, but also sophisticated and elegant for those special occasions.

Get your summer started with our annual July 4^th Sale! With 15% off all jewelry, loose sapphires, and sapphire pairs, you’ll be sparkling at the beach or a backyard BBQ!

My favorite beach-y pick? This cute white sapphire and yellow gold starfish!

Don’t forget to show your patriotic side! Blue sapphires and rubies look great all year round.

B4682 is a stunning oval blue sapphire.

You’ll love the cut and deep red color of this ruby, U3752!

Blast Magazine recently published their top 5 engagement ring styles that are in demand for 2012.  Turns out, we have all these styles ready and waiting for the perfect sapphire!  Take a look at some of the custom renderings we have created recently.  We can modify almost any setting to your exact specifications.

1. Yellow Gold or Rose Gold – Miley Cyrus made yellow gold engagement rings fashionable again.  We are seeing the same enthusiasm for rose gold!

2. Emerald Cuts – Thank you Angelina Jolie and Beyonce for bringing back the Emerald Cut.

3. Colored Gemstones – We can attest to the popularity of sapphire engagement rings, in every color of the rainbow!

4.  Micro Pave and Halo - We have made some absolutely gorgeous, custom designed pave rings for our customers.

5. Vintage Glam – Our selection for vintage designs is amazing and can be viewed on our ring settings page.

Miley Cyrus recently got engaged with a beautiful Neil Lane engagement ring made in 18k yellow gold.

While, her ring was set with a diamond, we did want to draw attention to the beautiful and  rich 18K yellow gold antique setting design.

White gold and platinum are still the most popular metal types, however we have certainly seen an increase in orders for yellow gold and two tone ( white and yellow gold) sapphire engagement rings.

Yellow gold settings are particularly beautiful when set with yellow sapphires and rubies. The warmth of the metal is in harmony with the richness and depth of these color tones.

One or our stunning yellow sapphires would look amazing in a setting with antique inspired elements such as JS214Y18 as you may see in the image below:

The rich vibrant red ruby always looks divine in yellow gold. The setting JS655Y18 has an elegant and timeless appeal highlighed by the lovely filligree deailas and pave elements that add such a unqiue touch!

JS231Y18 is a very impressive setting that perfectly showcases the beauty of the pigeon’s blood red ruby. One would feel as though they have steeped back into time with this opulent setting.

We recently had a client who contacted us about using their Chase Sapphire credit card to buy a one of our blue sapphire engagement rings.  We were told they applied for the Chase Bank sapphire card just so they could have a matching sapphire engagement ring to go with it.

If you don’t believe me, just have a look at one of Chase’s signature luxury credit cards here:

https://creditcards.chase.com/sapphire/preferred

Luxury and rarity are two attributes that we agree define a sapphire engagement ring.  The blue gemstone is aligned with everything strong and enduring like the love that an engagement ring represents.

I think we’re going to apply for a Chase Sapphire Preferred Rewards Credit Card, it will go very well with our company name, The Natural Sapphire Company.

Congrats to Helen for her inspiration for this post and new beautiful engagement ring.

Thank you!

Unique and stunning are the two best words to describe my pick of the week: J2654.

This lovely two tone ring has a beautifully cut cushion cut pink sapphire set in a yellow gold basket. The brilliant F colored trillion cut diamond side stones are set in white gold, of course, to show off their colorless beauty. This ring is truly one of a kind and the delicate beauty of the sapphire’s medium light pink color tone is highlighted by the fancy crown facets. The cut is just masterful and not typically seen.

I particularly enjoy the double prongs holding the sapphire securely as it is not only practical but frames the sapphire perfectly.

This ring would be a lovely engagement ring for a romantic bride who loves the feminine nature of this sapphire and delicate appeal of this sapphire ring.

Just a couple weeks ago a new record (yet again) auction price paid for a ruby ring was set at Christie’s.

The ‘Etcetra’ 6.04ct Burmese ruby sold for 3.3 Million USD, an astounding $551,000 per carat!

Full details on the record sale can be found in JCK’s article Ruby Sets World Record at Christie’s.

Ruby rings have always been a very popular choice among the super wealthy, but never before have prices on these rare gemstones risen so quickly.

In the last 10 years the market has exploded with enthusiasm for rare rubies specifically.

Rubies are so rare that bidding wars almost always occur at auction.  There are just so few very high quality stones available on the market.

With prices climbing so fast, we should probably consider raising our prices a lot to keep up with the replacement costs of these rare gemstones.

Our 6.02ct ruby looks just as good as the Etcetra, but at the fraction of the price!

Join us for bright and playful Summer Sale!

All loose sapphires and finished sapphire jewelry are 15% off.

Celebrate summer with a stylish new sapphire ring or fun pair of sapphire earrings.

Most of us think of jewelry as a traditional gift for Mother’s Day.  Why not for Father’s Day as well?  We all know that men are not generally big fans of jewelry, but if we introduce them with good quality and fine items, maybe they will learn to appreciate jewelry a bit more.

If you do not know what to get for him, here are few cufflinks for DAD that we recommend.

Blue sapphire Cufflinks are so perfect with any color of the shirts.  Blue is a classic color and acts as a neutral in a man’s wardrobe.

If you want to go something different, we have a nice selection pink sapphire cufflinks.  Don’t they have a saying “Real men wear pink”.

Black star sapphire cufflinks are subtle and unique.  They would look great with a tuxedo or everyday suit.

It’s June, and wedding season is officially upon us! Sapphire engagement rings are very popular and the trend does not seem to be abating, as brides everywhere love the color and sparkle sapphires provide.

Traditionally, the bride and groom offer small gifts or tokens of thanks to the wedding party for their participation in their special day.  If the bride loves sapphires, or has a sapphire engagement ring, incorporating the gemstone into other aspects of the wedding is a lovely statement that ties everyone together. What better gift to give members of the wedding party than a sapphire?

A sapphire necklace or pendant is a perfect gift for a bridesmaid.

J1830 is a lovely sunny yellow sapphire pendant. Its classic setting makes it a favorite for gifts as it suits all personal styles.

Brides and grooms also often exchange gifts on the day of their wedding. A pair of sapphire earrings would make a lovely gift and can satisfy the “something blue” tradition for brides.

J2065 is a stunning pair of blue sapphire drop earrings. With diamond accents and an elegant design, these earrings would perfectly match a wedding dress or a formal gown.

As for the groom, he could be presented with a pair of sapphire cufflinks.

J3171 is a pair of silver cufflinks with two small square cut sapphires. Understated and classic, these cufflinks can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.

No matter what the theme of the wedding, sapphires are the perfect accessory to every celebration.

Recently, Mark Zuckerberg (CEO of Facebook) made headlines with proposal to Priscilla Chan with this ruby engagement ring.

Yahoo News contacted us directly to ask the ‘experts’ about the value of the ruby ring.

We’ve been in business for nearly 75 years, we have a lot of experience in rubies and sapphires!

The rubies are very popular in Asia, the Chinese are crazy about rubies.  They are the second most popular engagement ring in China after diamonds.

Burmese rubies are very common in China because of the trade relationships the two countries have with each other.

So it wasn’t  a surprise to us when Pricilla Chan went with a ruby over a diamond.

Rubies are more traditional and conservative, and that’s the type of person and life she wants to have with her new billionaire husband.

The size is estimated to be about 2.5 to 3.00cts in size, and depending on how fine the ruby is, it could be as much as $50,000. In value.

We love rubies and applaud the ruby engagement ring option, we just wish we sold it to Mark himself!

Here’s one of our fine ruby rings that is very similar to what Mark Zuckerberg purchased for Pricilla.