Sapphires have been considered a worthy gemstones since 800BC. The Romans were the first to utilize engagement rings to demonstrate the respectable plans of the man of the hour. The custom of engagement rings as we right now know it … Continue Reading
“I’m so sorry, you must think I am a right pain asking so many questions …”. Not in the least. What quickly dawned on me after starting as a sales representative at The Natural Sapphire Company, was that my … Continue Reading
It’s not daily that the informal “Ruler of Diamonds” purchases the same Ruby at closeout for the second time in succession. That was precisely what happened a month ago when Laurence Graff paid $8.6 million at the closeout in Geneva … Continue Reading
A bride whose hand-made engagement ring was stolen at a Wisborough Green church on her wedding day has enjoyed a ‘fairy tale ending’ to the saga after being given an exact replica by a kind-hearted jeweler. Caroline Granshaw was left … Continue Reading
The most famous sapphire engagement ring in the world has been photographed around the world for more than 33 years, today it rests on Kate Middleton’s finger. The original engagement in February 1981 was world wide news; and sapphires from Sri … Continue Reading
Who better than to show up at her own Gala, wearing a new engagement ring, than Kate Hudson? The Baby2BabyGala, presented by Tiffany & Co., honored actress Kate Hudson this year. On the red carpet, Kate was spotted rocking a brand new sapphire engagement … Continue Reading
Set to be put on the auction block at an upcoming Graceland fundraising auction, the King of Rock n’ Roll’s 14 karat yellow gold, black star sapphire and diamond ring. Clearly he was a man of good taste! The bold … Continue Reading
Some say yes, some say no. Those who say yes are generally those purchasing the larger and more rare untreated sapphires and rubies from the historically famous mines of places like Burma, Kashmir, and Sri Lanka. More often than not, … Continue Reading
Short Answer: NO “A Diamond Is Forever” The world has been duped into believing that they Need and Must Have a diamond. Well, not so much duped, as brainwashed by probably the most genius ad campaign ever conceived by any … Continue Reading
The wedding season is fully underway and this writer’s wedding is quickly approaching. With all of the major decisions taken care of, we are now allowed the time to think of the finer details of our big day. While as a … Continue Reading