Finding one without any inclusions is rare, and such stones carry a heavier price tag.

The majority of blue sapphires have some minor visible inclusions. Saturation refers to the amount of colour, hue refers to the stone’s colour, and tone refers to the lightness or darkness of the sapphire the darker blue the sapphire, the more desirable the stone. When choosing a sapphire wedding band or cocktail ring, Hue, Tone and Saturation are the primary colour criteria. Being dichroic gemstones, their colour can vary based on the angle being viewed.

Determining Sapphire Rings’ QualityĪlthough sapphire quality is determined by colour, carat, cut and clarity, a sapphire’s shape and colour are the primary indicators of value. SH sapphire band rings also feature Round, Cushion, Pear-Cut and Princess-Cut sapphires complemented by diamonds 3-4 grades above industry standard and 7-8 grades above most chain retailers. Oval-cut sapphires are the most effective shape for blue sapphire diamond rings to emphasise the gemstone’s colour, as they allow maximum light to pass through the stone.Īdding a pavé-set diamond halo around an oval sapphire centre stone creates an opulent arrangement of contrast and sparkle beautifully punctuated by diamond and sapphire earrings of the same halo shape. To determine your sapphire band size, download our free printable ring sizer, or purchase a Ring Sizer Tool for $35, with the full amount redeemable on your sapphire and diamond ring purchase. Our real sapphire rings represent four styles sapphire and diamond bands Timeless sapphire rings halo sapphire rings and sapphire cocktail rings.

Sapphire wedding rings