How to Buy a Sapphire Engagement Ring

If your intended is a fan of unusual stones, she will likely appreciate you buying her a sapphire engagement ring. These types of rings are beautiful and her friends will be envious of her one-of-a-kind ring. Buying a sapphire engagement ring need not be difficult if you follow these steps.

Instructions

1. Find a jeweler that deals with different types of gems. Your chosen jeweler should have a large selection of sapphire rings that you can compare. Antique jewelry dealers will often have many beautiful sapphire rings.

2. Choose the cut of the sapphire. Sapphire engagement rings can come in the same shapes as diamond rings. You can choose square, round, oval and radiant cuts.

3. Pick the color of the sapphire. A darker blue sapphire will be more expensive than sapphires with a lighter color. There are also pink sapphires that you can use in your ring.

4. Look at the different settings and bands. White gold and platinum bands match the sapphire stone well. A setting with small diamonds surrounding the sapphire will also look beautiful.

5. Check the brilliance of the sapphire. A sapphire should be very eye catching and should stand out when the ring is placed on your intended's finger.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure that your girlfriend will appreciate a sapphire ring. If she has her heart set on a diamond engagement ring, you should buy her that.

• Be sure to check with your jeweler on how to clean and care for a sapphire ring.