Who Can Wear Sapphire Stone?

Sapphire is such a beautiful stone that comes in many colors, and can be worn by anyone! It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t like the deep blue or rich purple hues of sapphire. If you are thinking about purchasing sapphire jewelry as a gift, or if you just want to find out if it’s right for you, take a look at this guide on who can wear sapphire stone and why it’s so popular right now. Read on to learn more about this stunning gemstone and where to buy sapphire jewelry!

 

What to Consider When Choosing an Engagement Ring

Green quartz is every bit as lovely and beautiful as blue sapphire. In fact, it’s more rare than sapphire. The most attractive thing about green quartz, though, is that it’s an affordable alternative to sapphire. Yet, there are other things you need to consider when choosing an engagement ring that has a green stone. If you choose a ring with a green stone, you have many colors to choose from: apple green, lime green and emerald green. These colors are stunning on their own but also in combination with white gold or yellow gold or silver rings – or diamonds for that matter.

 

Cut of the Gemstone

The brilliant blue color of sapphire stone is due to trace amounts of iron and titanium, which makes it different from ruby, a red variety of corundum. While rubies have high levels of chromium, they lack iron and titanium. Corundum is found in nature in colors ranging from white to yellow, orange, green and purple. The specific hue depends on trace elements in the stone's composition. Sapphires can be heated to enhance their hue but should not be over-heated because excessive heat will also darken them. Green quartz falls into a gray area as an alternative for someone looking for a less expensive alternative to sapphire stone but who still desires that delicate shade of blue or violet.

 

Carat Weight

The size of a sapphire stone is measured in carats. Unlike diamond, a one-carat sapphire will not be twice as big as a half-carat sapphire. Carat weight doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with color or clarity either; two stones can be cut from two separate pieces of rough and end up being identical in size but completely different from each other in terms of how much they sparkle and their overall appearance. It all comes down to quality—which is dictated by color and clarity. The best-quality sapphires are typically blue stones that come in larger sizes (5 or more carats) and weigh between 6 and 8 carats, though there are exceptions to every rule.

 

Platinum vs. Gold Jewelry

Platinum is a denser metal, so it's slightly heavier than gold jewelry. However, platinum jewelry can also be more expensive than gold jewelry because platinum costs more than gold. Another benefit of wearing platinum is that it doesn't require special care. While you need to take care of your silver and white gold jewelry (by avoiding getting them wet and keeping them in airtight containers), you don't have to do anything specific to keep your platinum jewelry looking great. Platinum also resists tarnishing and other wear-and-tear on its surface as well as scratches, scuffs and dents on its surface. Since sapphire is more durable than diamond, there isn't any risk of losing or chipping its gemstones when worn with platinum or sterling silver jewelery.

 

Buying at a Jewelry Store or Online

Buying a sapphire online is risky and not advised. There are many aspects of an actual stone that can't be seen in a photo, including its clarity, color, cut and carat weight. These characteristics determine how much a stone will cost at any given store. In-store purchases also come with other benefits that can't be measured: expert appraisals from trained staff members and in-person fittings to ensure your jewelry fits perfectly. That's not to say buying online is always bad—if you're purchasing well-known brand names or high-quality stones with well-documented origins, you can find better deals online than in most brick-and-mortar stores. Just know what you're getting into first!

 

How Much Should You Spend on an Engagement Ring?

The average engagement ring costs $5,200. If you’re in a position to purchase one and want to buy one, go for it! However, keep in mind that most couples wind up spending more than their budgeted amount because they are influenced by social media marketing. A good rule of thumb is to ask yourself if you’d be happy with your purchase if you were presented with it six months from now. You might be surprised at how different that question makes your final decision feel. The best investment you can make when buying an engagement ring is into your own research. Start by talking to friends who have recently gotten engaged; see what they spent and why.

 

Are There Alternatives to Sapphires?

When shopping for sapphire jewelry, you may find that a good alternative to sapphires is quartz. This doesn’t mean that you’re getting something cheaper or lower quality – quartz and sapphires are different gemstones, but they do have many similarities, including how they’re valued as well as their colors. Both are clear-colored stones with very similar refractive index, so if you were to hold two samples side by side, it wouldn’t be easy to tell them apart. In general, both can be found in shades of blue but occasionally come in yellow or pink shades too.