The Laings Journal
An opulent gem that's the designated September birthstone the sapphire captures the imagination of jewellery wearers with its elegance and aura of romance. Here we explore the enchanting gemstone.
Sapphire comes from a mineral called corundum and the September birthstone is found in a variety of different colours ranging from mild pinks to vibrant yellows. Today we focus on the blue sapphire, thought to protect its wearer and bring wisdom and health it's filled with meaning. Let’s have a closer look.
Spotting a Good Sapphire
Sapphires are graded in the same way as diamonds, on their cut, colour, clarity and carat. These are ultimately what determines the gems price tag but what’s most important is that you find a stone you love, you’ll know when you’ve met your perfect match and will cherish it for years to come.
The colour of the sapphire, perhaps seen as the determining factor, takes three components into consideration; hue, tone and saturation. Hue describes the stones basic colour, while sapphires might be defined as blue they’re often made up of a combination of different hues. For example, a blue sapphire could have a secondary green hue and therefore be more accurately described as greenish-blue. The tone characterises the degree of lightness or darkness the colour has and saturation defines the strength or intensity of the colour on a scale from weak to vivid, vivid normally has the highest value.
Celebrity Sapphires
An increasingly popular choice, sapphire engagement rings are popping up more and more, decorating the rich and famous.
Kate Middleton was famously given the sapphire engagement ring once worn by the late Princess Diana. Recognised worldwide the ring features a vibrant oval sapphire surrounded by a halo of glittering diamonds.
The PLATINUM 5.18CT SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING is truly one of a kind. The lily pad style sapphire and diamond cluster features a 5.18ct oval centre stone adorned with 0.96ct of pear cut diamonds, this statement piece is bursting with radiance and beauty.
Actress Elizabeth Hurley was proposed to with a striking 9ct blue sapphire engagement ring with two 2ct trillion cut diamonds on either side. A graceful and classic combination the sapphire stone truly stands out.
The PLATINUM THREE STONE SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING has the perfect balance of style and sophistication. The emerald cut gems make for a stunning art deco design and the 2.03ct diamonds frame the 3.85ct centre sapphire beautifully.
Dancing with the Stars celeb and professional, Emma Slater was proposed to in 2016 by her then-boyfriend, Sasha Farber. Her engagement ring is a gorgeous 4 ct pink, dusky rose coloured sapphire.
The PLATINUM 1.31CT CUSHION CUT SAPPHIRE RING is a classic choice. Displaying a 1.31ct cushion cut sapphire surrounded by a halo of smaller round brilliant diamonds it's finished with glittering shoulders to add even more sparkle.
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