Ranging from a deep inky blue through to vibrant royal blue and soft pastel blue, sapphires the natural world provides a spectrum for all. Below is a selection of previous creations paying homage to this noble gemstone. As can be seen, the richness and elegance of its colour makes a blue sapphire engagement ring an eye-catching choice.
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Whilst we are adamant that no two engagement rings are ever created the same, we have come to learn that certain designs simply just work. So whilst we will always seek out ways of adjusting, tweaking and personalising any given piece the most popular designs provide a foundation upon which many will seek to build.
One of the most popular blue sapphire engagement ring designs due to its timeless appeal. The design can be created in all manner of variations - from adjustments to stone shapes, colours and sizes - each iteration is truly unique. The cluster ring creates a striking, impactful, yet sophisticated design that will be enjoyed through generations due to its timeless appeal.
The concept of a sapphire trilogy ring provides the foundation for many of the most popular sapphire engagement ring designs. This design works best with a blue sapphire at the centre as the eye is naturally drawn to the coloured stone, thus creating a focal point.
If a diamond is to be the centrepiece then a paler colour sapphire may be desired for the side stones as not to overwhelm the centre stone.
In a more minimalist version of the classic cluster, a central sapphire is typically adorned by a fine diamond halo. In a slightly different setting style (the diamonds are set in a "cut down setting") smaller diamonds are able to be tighly packed around the centre stone - thus putting the emphasis on the exceptional blue sapphire.
For those that want to create something that breaks the mold and steps away from the confines of more traditional design... the options are endless.
We take great joy in creating every design and will delight in helping you find the perfect creation tailored to your story.
The colour of a blue sapphire is caused by the presence of iron and titanium in the crystal lattice of corundum. The more iron present, the more inky blue-black colour, typically seen in Australian sapphires, the less iron gives the body of the sapphire a pastel-sky blue colour.
Historically, the finest sapphires have been sourced from Kashmir, India and Myanmar, these stones have a "velvety" quality to them caused by microscopic inclusions in the crystals. Today, many of stones with the Royal Blue colouration are found in Sri Lanka.
The use of colour can be a key component within any blue sapphire engagement ring design but must be used carefully to ensure it is complimentary as opposed to overwhelming. For this reason pastel and watery colours are often preferred for smaller side stones and fine detailing.
The most notable sources of blue sapphires include; Sri Lanka, Australia, Thailand, Cambodia, Pakistan and the United States of America. Typically we would expect Australian blue sapphires to be darker in colour whilst those found in Montana (USA) are much brighter with an almost metallic lustre to them.
The classic and traditionally most popular Royal Blue colour is more often than not associated with Sri Lankan deposits., however Kashmir in Pakistan has also produced some of the most desirable gemstones of this colour. Royal Blue Kashmir sapphires are increasingly rare due to reduction in mining operations and depletion of deposits but these stones are hugely sought after, often fetching significant prices at auction, due to their rich velvety colour.
Corundum, the mineral behind the sapphires, is typically found in alluvial gem or placer deposits, having been weathered out over millions of years from their host rock. These gravel beds have been buried over time and can be reached without the need for large-scale machinery or intensive mining practices. Corundum can also be found in situ in its host rock of a pegmatite.
Our expedition film taken during our journey to Sri Lanka highlights some of the most sustainable practices in the mining of blue sapphires and other such gemstones.
There are a great variety of wonderful gemstones that can be found displaying the colour of blue. Whilst blue sapphire is perhaps the best known blue gemstone other specimens such as Aquamarine, Tanzanite or Paraiba Tourmaline can provide more watery or eye catching alteratives.
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