Sapphire Gemstone Rings

Sapphires belong to the corundum mineral family, the same mineral that gives us rubies. This is one gemstone that has been known for many centuries though, it was believed then that all sapphires are blue. Supported by knowledge in the gemological sciences, we now know that sapphire gemstones can be found in a wide spectrum of colors. When corundum is found with a red color, it is not referred to as a red sapphire - this is what we call a ruby. Few people could resist the temptation to own a sapphire gemstone ring, something that would have been futile a few centuries ago. In the early days, precious gems like sapphires and diamonds were out of bounds for the common man - they were reserved for royalty. 

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An established stone like sapphire has always been showered with admiration and respect, and this remains true even today. The birthstone and anniversary gemstone charts accord a distinctive position to this historic gem. A sapphire ring would represent the month of September since, it is the birthstone for that month. And if you wished to celebrate the 5th or 45th anniversary, you should be looking for a sapphire gemstone ring too. It might not be very correct to attribute all or most of the demand for sapphire rings, to the gemstone's status as a birthstone or anniversary gemstone. Sapphires are tough gems and boast of a hardness that is only second to diamond, this is one feature that draws a lot of knowledgeable gem and jewelry buyers. While durability of gemstones is good for all jewelry, men's sapphire rings benefit even more from the toughness of the gem. It is no secret that, men do not take too much care of their belongings, including jewelry! A tough gem like sapphire, will bring significant durability to a men's ring. 

Ladies take full advantage of the wide range of colors in which sapphires are found. Men on the other hand, prefer their sapphire gemstone rings to have a blue or black sapphire gemstone. As expected, pink and orange sapphire rings are more popular with ladies. The amazing colors in which this gemstone is found, is a source of inspiration for talented jewelry designers. And somewhere in all this creativity, you will find some outstanding sapphire gemstone rings that have more than one sapphire color in a ring. Combining sapphire colors like pink and blue, white and blue or even yellow and pink or green - can give some truly spectacular jewels. Men generally prefer their sapphire ring to have just one gem color - blue remains very popular and black sapphires offer style and moderate cost options. In some Asian nations like India it is believed that, wearing a yellow sapphire ring brings peace and prosperity. An interesting thing about such yellow sapphire gem stone rings is that, buyers are not very particular about gem quality. 

We mentioned that sapphire are generally given a lot of respect, this can be seen in the high preference for sapphire rings as wedding and engagement ring options. It is also quite possible that, the relatively high price of sapphires makes buyers reserve them for special occasions. Most of us assign more liberal budgets for wedding related jewelry - and this helps accommodate more extravagantly priced rings. Another factor that adds to the popularity of sapphire wedding rings is that, these jewels are generally worn all through the day and every day. The toughness of sapphires means that they can withstand frequent wear much better than many other gemstones. Just to put things in perspective you should know that, gem durability is one of the many factors that would influence the durability of a sapphire ring. Ring design, metal weight and type of gem mounting can all decide just how good your ring would appear after a few months, years or decades. 

Gone are the days when it was believed that, sapphires and other expensive gems should never be set in silver. High end custom jewelry providers like Kaisilver receive dozens of orders for both gold and silver sapphire rings each month. It is not only men who are impressed with the classic appearance of silver, fashion conscious ladies have turned to silver in the last few years. So when ordering your sapphire gemstone ring, choose the metal based on your preference and keep your budget in mind. A gold sapphire ring can be crafted in yellow, white or rose gold. As is common with most fine jewelry, buyers look for 14k and 18k sapphire gold rings. Just ensure that you do not sacrifice quality in terms of workmanship or gemstone quality, when you decide to go for a silver sapphire ring. Look for a jeweler who is willing to give equal care and attention for gold or silver jewels. 

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Before we summarize this report, we need to talk about the origin of sapphires. Many gems are mined in more than one location on our planet. Traditionally, there has always been some 'preferred' origin for most gems. For example, Colombian emeralds are preferred over Brazilian emeralds. Similarly rubies from Burma and more sought after as compared to rubies from Thailand and Mozambique. When it comes to sapphires, it is only blue sapphires which have come with such a notion. Though sapphires from Kashmir were something that every gem expert vied for, the quantity of that output is close to nil today. Then came the Ceylon blue sapphires from Sri Lanka - these carry a premium even today. So should you insist on a specific origin for the gemstone in your sapphire ring. Here is our honest opinion, so do read it carefully. When looking for expensive gems like sapphires and rubies, we would suggest that you consider the authenticity of the gem, the treatment used on the gem, the color, the clarity and the uniformity of color. Do not pay a premium price just for a specific origin. Speaking from decades of experience we can tell you that most of the Ceylon sapphires today, come with heavy color zoning and are really not worth their premium prices! If your sapphire ring needs fairly small gems, Ceylon sapphires might be a good idea and affordable too. But when you move beyond 6mm, keep an open mind and evaluate all the above mentioned factors before making a purchase.

Kaisilver Sapphire Rings: As the world's leading online custom made jewelry provider, we can make your sapphire ring for you with your design or ours. All the jewelry on our website can be finely crafted in gold or 925 silver with the gemstone of your choice. The designs on our website give you an idea of what we can do, all design elements can be modified to suit your style and taste. We procure sapphires in all colors directly from miners and assign our skilled gem cutters to custom cut every piece. We have shown a few sapphire gemstone rings from our collection below this page, you can click the images and review complete details related to the jewel. Our support experts at sales@kaisilver.com will be glad to help you with any queries or requirements that you might have.