While many choose diamonds as their engagement rings, sapphires have also started being famous for engagement rings. Sapphire is so precious that this exquisite gemstone has been mentioned many times throughout the bible with the significance of something valuable and priceless. Not only this but sapphire is also associated with the Royal Family. Lady Diana’s engagement ring and British Crown Jewels are studded with sapphires. It has indeed been a precious gemstone throughout history. There are many reasons behind the growing popularity of sapphire engagement rings London. Some of them are written below.

Sapphires symbolize romance and royalty

Thousand years before there was a belief that sapphires have medicinal and strong protective powers. They also believed that these breath-taking gemstones symbolize honesty and wisdom. While signing the treaty, medieval royalty used to wear sapphires because according to their beliefs, sapphires would give them good luck. To date, many believe that sapphire is a powerful gemstone. 

Sapphires are more affordable than diamonds

The price of sapphires depends on factors like shape, size, variety, cut, color, and origin. In general, sapphires are more affordable than diamonds of similar carat weight and shape. This makes it easy for couples to buy large center gemstones who don’t have the budget to buy large center diamonds. If you buy a sapphire ring from Hatton Garden Jewellers you can get sapphires at a reasonable price. 

Sapphires offer excellent color choices

Sapphire comes in various dazzling colours that include blue, light pink, vibrant green, and purples. However, velvety blue the violet-blue colored sapphires have the highest price of the other colored sapphires. 

Sapphires suit every skin tone

Since sapphire gemstones come in various colors, they are a good option for every skin tone. For instance, people with olive complexion can opt for royal blue sapphire and the paler skin toned people can choose pastel-colored sapphire. While for dark-skinned people, cobalt blue sapphires will sure do the magic. 

The increasing value of a sapphire

Sapphires are a good investment for people. How? They are cheaper than diamonds, so less money is invested in buying them and due to their demand, the prices of sapphires are rising and shall rise more in near future.

Sapphires are durable

Engagement rings are supposed to be worn every day, and durable sapphire rings can be worn all day long. It scores 9 on the Mohs scale and resists all the elements. 

Sapphires are rarer than diamonds.

Surprising, isn’t it? However, the truth is diamonds can be pricier but sapphires are rare on Earth. In fact, among the four gemstones, diamonds are the most common ones. Especially pink and orange sapphires are particularly rare and this rarity makes these gemstones more valuable. In contrast, the cost of diamonds is primarily based on demand.

Sapphire is a unique choice

Diamonds have become common for engagement rings, and sapphires are less worn as compared to diamonds. Blue sapphires look stunning with a platinum ring or white gold. A platinum sapphire ring will make you noticeable for sure.  

Diamonds are women’s best friends for sure, but sapphires are also increasing in popularity with their gorgeous beauty.