What’s the new “it” gemstone for an engagement ring in 2021?  One way that couples are making this special piece of jewelry unique is by opting for gemstones as alternatives to diamonds.

Custom sapphire engagement rings are a bespoke adaptation that is modern, artful, and timeless. This fabulous unique stone has its own story to tell from its history, superstition, and symbolism—above many other reasons why custom sapphire engagement rings are the new trend.

What the Sapphire Symbolizes

Sapphires come in many colors, but the most well-known is blue. It is one of the first known gemstones with a hardness of 9 out of 10 on the Mohs Scale.  This level of hardness means that this stone has excellent hardness and won’t scratch easily.

The most famous royal blue sapphire engagement ring in modern history was that of Princess Diana’s, now Kate Middleton’s.  It sports an 8-carat center sapphire surrounded by 14 diamond accents.  This unique sapphire ring has been revered the world over for its powerful and dainty beauty.

They are not the first royals who have come to love sapphires.  The British Crown Jewels feature many large sapphires, a witness of how this stone has been a favorite of royals for many, many years.

What the stone symbolizes gives it a worthy stone to love.  Sapphires today are believed to symbolize wisdom, virtue, good fortune, and holiness for royals.  If it is used on a custom sapphire engagement ring, it means faithfulness and sincerity.  It’s a timeless beauty that is easy to fall in love with!

Why Custom Sapphire Engagement Rings Are the New Trend

Sapphire is a one-of-a-kind natural stone that can be purchased not treated or heated for color or clarity.  They are offered by many jewelers as a loose stone that you can hand-select to create a natural sapphire engagement ring exquisitely designed for your wedding.

Why is this stone coveted by brides?  Read On!

• A sapphire is the perfect balance of classical beauty and contemporary expression, allowing you to choose one that reflects you or your partner’s personality.
• Sapphires come in a variety of colors (not just blue!) like purple, pink, yellow, green, orange, brown, black, and white.  This makes it easier to customize your sapphire engagement ring according to your color of preference.

The most sought-after colors for a sapphire stone are Kashmir and Ceylon Blue, while the rarest type of fancy sapphire is the Padparadscha, a delicate balance of orange and pink.

• The quality of sapphire is based primarily on its color and shape.  A dark blue sapphire, for example, will be cut into a shallower gem to allow more light to accentuate its color.  A light blue sapphire will be cut with more depth to deepen the color.
• It pairs well with white metals like platinum and white gold.  However, it will look stunning in both contemporary and traditional ring settings.  It will likewise look lovely against the warm hues of yellow and rose gold, depending on the shade of sapphire stone that you select for your custom sapphire engagement ring.
• The oval cut shows off a sapphire’s vibrant color best.  This cut allows the most light to travel through the gemstone, enhancing its color and making sure the sapphire does not appear flat.
• Sapphires come second to diamonds in the degree of hardness which makes them suitable for everyday wear.  A sapphire stone should last a lifetime and can be passed down for generations.

Above all these reasons why the sapphire engagement ring is a new trend, the biggest reason why this stone catapulted in popularity is when this September birthstone was chosen to be the ring of engagement for Kate Middleton.

The so-called “commoner’s sapphire” ring which cost only 28,000 pounds in 1981 is now worth 300,000 pounds as it is the most famous engagement ring in the world.  So, if you want something a little more bold and different from a diamond, the sapphire custom engagement ring is a great choice.

Stand Out From the Crowd With a Custom Sapphire Engagement Ring

Find a brilliant and eye-catching sapphire that will make your ring sure to stand out in a crowd.  Even if Kate Middleton was the reason this precious stone has earned a place on the pedestal, a custom sapphire engagement ring has and will be a trend that will last throughout time.