Published on June 23, 2020
2020 is proving to be a big year for alternative bridal! Brides are looking for something different, and there are many ways sapphires contribute to this trend. Stone Shapes Say goodbye to the classic round shapes in favor of new, trendy shapes such as pear, radiant, and emerald cut. Each stone lends a different look...
Published on June 23, 2020
Pantone announced the color of the year for 2020 to be Classic Blue, a beautiful color that lends itself perfectly to sapphires. Described as a shade reminiscent of the sky at dusk, according to the vice president of the Pantone Color Institute, “It’s a color that anticipates what’s going to happen next.” We couldn’t agree more and you...
Published on June 5, 2020
When Hollywood legend and eight-times-married Elizabeth Taylor famously declared—“Big girls need big diamonds!”—it’s as if she sent an edict to the A-list that fueled their great love affair with the precious gem, particularly for their larger-than-life celebrity engagement rings. But what if Ms. Taylor had sung the praises of sapphires instead? Perhaps we’d be seeing...
Published on May 19, 2020
An exceptional 35.09-carat Kashmir blue sapphire ring just sold for $7,357,999 at Christie’s Geneva sale of Magnificent Jewels on May 13. This sale, almost 8 million in total, established a new record price at auction for a Kashmir sapphire, at more than $200,000 per carat! Here’s a look at these coveted treasures. Photos courtesy of...
Published on May 19, 2020
The eternity band is a classic symbol of commitment and enduring love. It’s cyclical shape is a natural visualization of never ending affection. The most simple eternity band is the classic, plain metal band worn by men and women for centuries. In recent years, other more ornate styles have become very popular. To qualify as an eternity band, a ring must have a repeating design, pattern, or...
Published on May 13, 2020
Colored gemstones have re-emerged as a top choice for the modern bride. Colored stones have always held an illustrious position in betrothal rings. Long before the DeBeers marketing campaign launched diamonds into the forefront of the engagement ring race, sapphire reigned supreme. Today, numerous celebrities and royalty alike, have chosen sapphire engagement rings, for a...
Published on May 13, 2020
The rich and famous set trends with their engagement ring selections and A-list celebrities certainly like their sapphires. Here are five of our all time favorite celebrity sapphire engagement rings and a few similar items that match the look. Take a peek and see if our rings make the cut. Dare we say, you might even like...
Published on April 23, 2020
Most people are aware that sapphires come in a variety of colors. Our famous Ceylon blues, gorgeous pinks and yellows, and of course sublime padparadscha stones, being some of the more popular types. But perhaps you’re on the fence about what color you want for your sapphire ring. Maybe you’re a colorful individual who wants...
Published on April 16, 2020
One of the most unusual sapphire colors featured in our Unique Section, is the green sapphire. Some people in the jewelry trade will even confess to never having seen one, and yet in recent years interest in this rare stone has grown considerably. An often non-traditional choice for an engagement ring, green sapphires have grown...
Published on April 13, 2020
Do you dare to be different? Purple sapphires are one of the least well known of the sapphire family, and certainly one of the least appreciated. Very spectacular stones, and far rarer than their traditionally recognized blue cousins, purple sapphires are the best kept secret you need to know about now! If you want to stand...
