So, couples looking for a great colorless stone without breaking the bank should consider a beautiful White Sapphire. Another common question we get is whether a couple should choose White Sapphire or Moissanite.
Both of these colorless stones offer superior hardness and lovely sparkle at a fraction of the cost of Diamond. Couples looking for a natural diamond alternative should choose White Sapphire. On the other hand, Moissanite is a man-made gem. So, if natural origin or rarity is important to you, White Sapphire is your best option. Those looking for extreme sparkle and fire should choose Moissanite!
As White Sapphire gives off a more subtle, silvery glint, couples looking for knock-your-socks-off pizzazz should definitely choose Moissanite. Side by side, White Sapphire will look more pale and gray next to super-firey Moissanite. On the other hand, next to White Sapphire, Moissanite looks like a firework. Cubic Zirconia is the most common diamond alternative out there, and one of the least expensive.
However, it is a man made gemstone, while also being less durable and less brilliant than Moissanite. We sure can! Just send us a message here or email us at care doamore.
Feel free to ask for me, Corinne, the gemologist. Your Bag is Empty. Create Your Engagement Ring. A Nigerian blue sapphire rough crystal, rarer than a diamond. Rarity means that something cannot be replaced easily. When something is rare and a market demand is present, prices will rise naturally.
The market for untreated sapphires has continued to rise as more and more consumers become aware of the treatment of conventional sapphires in the marketplace. Sapphires of fine quality are in fact very rare. In comparison, diamonds are in almost every type of jewelry, in every jewelry store, and on websites around the world. The world production and use of diamonds proves that diamonds are not at all rare; in fact, they are in extraordinary supply.
Prices are held up by a combination of highly inflated profit margins as well as controlled release of supply reserves by the diamond cartels. Sapphires are mined heavily in gem producing countries, by traditional and mechanical methods. Even with heavy mining, the rate of return on fine sapphires is exponentially less than the production and availability of most other gemstones. For this reason, natural, untreated sapphires are a wise investment for retaining and attaining long-term value.
A selection of blue and green sapphires from our collection. Most of the sapphires that are found in gem producing locations are worthless, and need to be treated to be marketable.
Good quality sapphires over 2 carats are scarce. Pure colors that are free of inclusions are very difficult to produce on a consistent basis. Only a handful of fine stones are produced world wide on a daily basis. The market is far greater than what can be produced, and in the case of natural, untreated sapphires, rarity represents opportunity. This is why natural, untreated sapphires are a far better investment when considering making a sizeable stone or jewelry purchase. The scarcity of an item and its market demand determine its price.
Sales of untreated sapphires have continued to increase as consumers become aware of the treatment of conventional sapphires in the marketplace.
When it comes to sapphires, no two stones will ever be alike. Each stone, even in the same color family will have differing levels of saturation , differing levels of inclusions, and will have different needs for creating the best cut.
Along with these unique features, sapphires have been found to have incredible applications beyond jewelry. A group of Nigerian green sapphire crystal rough, each one unique.
For many years, Apple has been incorporating the technology of sapphires into their designs. The iPhone and Apple Watch have had years of fine-tuning their screens and synthetic sapphire-glass has been their material of choice. Sapphires are also inert to most chemicals, have an extremely high melting point, and highly beneficial electrical characteristics. Sapphires have also made a huge splash in innovating mechanical watch design. Where steel or quartz have been traditionally used as bearings, synthetic sapphires can improve timekeeping accuracy and longevity with its low and predictable friction and hardness that keep it from regular wear over time.
Next, we cover another feature that make sapphires so unique, with Inclusions in Sapphires. Blue Sapphire Engagement Rings. White Sapphire Engagement Rings. Pink Sapphire Engagement Rings. Purple Sapphire Engagement Rings. Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings. Green Sapphire Engagement Rings. Blue Green Sapphire Engagement Rings. Peach Sapphire Engagement Rings. Padparadscha Sapphire Engagement Rings. Every one of our ethical engagement rings can be made with the white sapphire of your choice. Like diamonds, sapphires are graded based on appearance.
AAA white sapphire engagement rings will have a whiter and brighter color. Also, because white sapphires are relatively inexpensive, there is no reason not to go for the best AAA quality.
While synthetic white sapphire options exist, I would recommend choosing natural for a few reasons:. Of course, white sapphires will look great in any metal. But if you really want it to stand out, consider pairing your sapphire with a rose gold or yellow gold setting.
The contrasting color between the metal and white stone brings out the beauty of the setting, the side stones, and the sapphire itself. If you want a similar contrast but with white gold, then consider yellow sapphire engagement rings.
Below is our pricing for round white and blue sapphires all natural and AAA rated. Because we offer some of the best value on sapphires, it is not uncommon to be quoted higher than these prices elsewhere. There are a few distinguishing characteristics between White Sapphire vs Diamond. A natural white sapphire will be much less costly than a natural diamond of similar quality.
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