Sapphire E-Rings

lavenderfields13

Anyone looking at or have a yellow sapphire ring or another stone besides a diamond? I kind of want something that's a little different but I can't seem to find something like a yellow sapphire in a regular jewelry store and wouldn't want my BF buying a ring online. Post pics please!

Ember01

Have you tried going to a local jeweler? It seems like places like Kays have pretty standard merchandise. On a whim we went to a local jeweler (we thought their prices would be through the roof, but they were actually more reasonable than the national brands), and they had soooo many more choices in stones. They were also willing to locate a different stone if that was what we wanted. I wanted the traditional diamond, so I don't have any examples.

Elle1036

My ring has yellow sapphires in it, but the main stone is a moissanite.  I went to a lot of local, independent jewelry stores (and a bunch of big chain stores) to get an idea of what I wanted, but then we had the ring custom designed from a jeweler we found online.

artbyallie

Well, I suppose I'm no help then, since my ring (blue sapphire) was purchased online from an Etsy seller. If you're merely concerned about reliability, I highly recommend this store: http://www.etsy.com/shop/mastergoldcraft

Elle1036

I just went to allie's link and found this:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/49290813/8x8mm-246-carats-aaa-cushion-cut-yellow

Swoon.

marleylikeair

I loves me some cushion cut. Nice find, Elle.

Sorry, OP, I'm no help on this thread. BF and I aren't at the ring-shopping stage yet.

musikbx

We ended up buying from Brilliant Earth, many (not all) of their designs are available with an oval yellow sapphire.  We didn't have any problems with the service or the quality.

A couple of nice once I found just while browsing:

http://www.brilliantearth.com/Sapphire-Antique-Scroll-Three-Stone-Trellis-Ring-White-Gold-BE5DAS2R30-SY8X6OV/
http://www.brilliantearth.com/Sapphire-Adorned-Trio-Diamond-Ring-White-Gold-BE149PCD18R6-SY8X6OV/
http://www.brilliantearth.com/Sapphire-Luxe-Celtic-Love-Knot-Ring-White-Gold-BE1CK2-SY8X6OV/
http://www.brilliantearth.com/Sapphire-Hand-Engraved-Laurel-Ring-White-Gold-BE155-SY8X6OV/

lavenderfields13

Thanks for all the input ladies. I loveee Etsy and those rings are so pretty I just want to be able to see it in person.
Marley BF refuses to go ring shopping with me! He doesn't want me to have any idea when the proposal will happen and isn't able to afford it right now. So I let my mom know what I like and he knows to go to her when he's ready. So yes maybe I'm a little crazy for ring browsing haha but I want her to know EXACTLY what I want just in case it happens sooner rather than later! The yellow sapphires I've seen online seem to be less expensive than the traditional diamond ring I originally picked out also. So if I can find something less expensive and a little more unique that will be good.

dragonwagon

It's nice to want something different, just remember that a diamond has qualities that other stones will not have such as it's scratch resistance. It's the hardest natural material. That's where the saying, "a diamond is forever" comes from. Other stones can get scratched, chipped, or start looking dull with wear and tear. Just something to keep in mind!

bethsmiles

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_sapphire-e-rings?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:6f70ef2a-049a-4f85-b1f0-dfbea07448a6Post:5c6911d5-ee4b-4807-a757-bf665289833a">Re: Sapphire E-Rings</a>:
[QUOTE]It's nice to want something different, just remember that a diamond has qualities that other stones will not have such as it's scratch resistance. It's the hardest natural material. That's where the saying, "a diamond is forever" comes from. Other stones can get scratched, chipped, or start looking dull with wear and tear. Just something to keep in mind!
Posted by dragonwagon[/QUOTE]

While it's true that diamonds are the hardest stones, sapphires and rubies are both a 9 (on a 10 pt scale, on which a diamond is a 10.) Compared to a diamond they are slightly softer but not so much that you would notice it.

And the saying "a diamond is forever" is a clever marketing and advertising slogan for the diamond industry, not a saying. Diamonds are usually used for engagement rings solely because of brilliant marketing, it has nothing to do with them being superior to other options.

musikbx

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[QUOTE]It's nice to want something different, <span style="font-weight:bold;">just remember that a diamond has qualities that other stones will not have such as it's scratch resistance.</span> It's the hardest natural material. That's where the saying, "a diamond is forever" comes from. Other stones can get scratched, chipped, or start looking dull with wear and tear. Just something to keep in mind!
Posted by dragonwagon[/QUOTE]

On the scale used to measure the hardness of a particular gemstone, a diamond comes in at a 10 because it is the hardest mineral on earth. The sapphire follows the diamond on this scale, coming in at a 9. While this is good information to have, I personally don't thinks it's enough of a reason to decide against a sapphire.

musikbx

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[QUOTE]It's nice to want something different, just remember that a diamond has qualities that other stones will not have such as it's scratch resistance. It's the hardest natural material. <strong>That's where the saying, "a diamond is forever" comes from</strong>. Other stones can get scratched, chipped, or start looking dull with wear and tear. Just something to keep in mind!
Posted by dragonwagon[/QUOTE]

... and not to get too preachy, but the phrase "a diamond is forever" is clever De Beers propaganda from the 1930's, when the sale of diamonds was in decline. It was their goal to convince consumers that the diamond was the only suitable precious stone for a gift so special as the engagement ring.

hannahnola

Allie nice ring. I like it a lot.

leese19- My sister was engaged before and she had 3 saphire stones, one yellow as the center stone and two white ones on the side. She went to a local jeweler which does have more selection and way better quality and prices. How you find what you want.

Sparrow87

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Sapphire E-Rings : On the scale used to measure the hardness of a particular gemstone, a diamond comes in at a 10 because it is the hardest mineral on earth. The sapphire follows the diamond on this scale, coming in at a 9. While this is good information to have, I personally don't thinks it's enough of a reason to decide against a sapphire.
Posted by musikbx[/QUOTE]
Agreed...  But I'm a ruby girl all the way. 

artbyallie

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[QUOTE]Allie nice ring. I like it a lot. 
Posted by hannahnola[/QUOTE]

<div>Thanks! My fiancé really knows my taste in jewelry.</div>

bourgehm

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[QUOTE]Thanks for all the input ladies. I loveee Etsy and those rings are so pretty I just want to be able to see it in person. Marley <strong>BF refuses to go ring shopping with me! He doesn't want me to have any idea when the proposal will happen and isn't able to afford it right now.</strong> So I let my mom know what I like and he knows to go to her when he's ready. So yes maybe I'm a little crazy for ring browsing haha but I want her to know EXACTLY what I want just in case it happens sooner rather than later! The yellow sapphires I've seen online seem to be less expensive than the traditional diamond ring I originally picked out also. So if I can find something less expensive and a little more unique that will be good.
Posted by leese19[/QUOTE]

Maybe you should wait until he can afford a ring to start looking for one. I bet that doesn't make him feel so hot if you're looking for rings like crazy and he has told you now is not the time anyways...

lavenderfields13

bourgehm..I get your point but even when he is ready he is not going to tell me. he wants me to be absolutely surprised..so I'd rather have something picked out ahead of time so my mom isn't trying to hint at it to me when he goes to ask her. he knows I browse now and has no problem with it

calindi

If I hadn't had an heirloom diamond that meant so much to me, I would have likely gone with a sapphire.  For a number of reasons, but not the least of which that I see no reason to spend so much money on a diamond and feed into the diamond industry.

If you find a setting (what's called a "semi-mount") that you like, you can buy a sapphire or ruby or whatever to fit and they'll set it in the ring.  We bought my ring as a semi-mount, and could have easily fit in any type of round stone.  Honestly, I think my ring would have looked lovely with a sapphire, too (even though I wouldn't change a thing)!

lavenderfields13

The semi mount is a good idea. I'm really starting to like the idea of a sapphire..everyone I know has a diamond. I'd like to be a little more unique (especially w/the yellow sapphire since blue is becoming so much more popular now)and do not want my BF spending unneccesary extra $. Sapphires also represent loyalty and faithfulness which I think is perfect for an engagement ring

heyimbren

If he isn't ready to buy yet, then I wouldn't get your heart set on one specific ring in case it isn't around later... so looking for basic ideas of what you do or don't like.

Also, sapphire was the traditional stone for engagement, before diamonds were popular.

lavenderfields13

I've been looking at pictures of yellow sapphires in every shape and love them all..so I think I'll just let him know I like antique settings and that stone and he can do the rest when he's ready!