Whenever it comes to buying engagement rings diamond is the most popular and favourite. Sapphire rings come on the second position. Sapphire is the second utmost popular stone for engagement rings after diamond. The sapphires come in shades like blue, yellow, green and orange. Amongst these blue sapphires is the most famed and wanted despite having lots of ion impurities which generates that blue colour. Sapphire and ruby are the two assortments of corundum. Red corundum is ruby, and the rest of the colours are known as sapphire. Sapphire is the birthstone for September, signifying vibrant thinking.

True quality sapphire rings are usually measured by the place of origin, saturation and purity of colour. A good sapphire can be adjudged by its size and visibility of the imperfections within the stone. The richness of sapphire rings can be judged on the basis of its colour. The sapphire rings represent truth, commitment, mutual understanding and compatibility.

The sapphires are also related with love and religious zeal. Prince William and Kates Royal Wedding have set a new style statement of sapphire engagement rings. He has set a new trend. It has caused an increased interest in the desirability of sapphire engagement rings. To select sapphire rings one must remember the age of woman to whom it will be gifted. Young women would prefer to go for a pink sapphire while middle aged women would love to have a traditional blue colour. Sapphire rings are an apt choice to go with for an occasion like engagement.

Since, they are the second hardest gem stone after diamond they present a very luxurious and royal look to the wearer if carved properly. A merged combination of diamond and sapphire in a ring is a perfect blend of timeless appeal and exquisite style. These rings look absolutely stunning and perfectly complement a womans beauty and elegance. Astrologers consider this stone as a very delicate gem.

Those who believe in astrology must prefer to wear them with the consent of an astrologer. This stone is worn with the thought of resolving family matters and maintaining peace of mind and harmony and promotes a life of fairness and sincerity. It is a very strong stone and sapphire rings are usually worn to reduce the negative effect of Lord Saturn. So before gifting your spouse any sapphire engagement rings one must enquire about it.