Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, at least that’s what they say.
But truth be told, diamonds can be a little boring.
Like off-white walls, we’ve grown to expect the clear stone and appreciate its clean-cut look.
Throughout history, powerful leaders wore diamonds to showcase strength.
These stones symbolize everlasting love and are the most popular gems for engagement rings.
Plus, opting for these rainbow beauties does not mean a skimp on quality.
These gems offer a similar range of durability and scratch resistance as diamonds.
The right ring choice might not be clear after all.
Radiant cut sapphire for a royal engagement ring
Traditional sapphire is a rich royal blue.
Perhaps that’s one reason theroyal family embraces the sapphire stone.
Notably, Princess Diana had a dazzling sapphire ring later passed down to Kate Middleton.
Princess Anne and Princess Eugenie had sapphire engagement rings too.
The blue screams elegance, regardless of the stone’s measurements.
Sapphire is perfect for letting smaller-sized gems grab the spotlight.
Sapphire comes in pink, making it the ideal ring to champion barbie-core.
Plus, pink is a color that symbolizes love, tenderness, and passion.
The rhombus-cut sapphire creates a sharp regal look that simply ties everything together.
How can your partner say no to a ring like that?
Umba sapphires are unique and rare.
Umba sapphires are Mother Earth’s unrefined beauty.
An engagement ring with this center stone is great for couples who appreciate raw, natural artistry.
Be prepared for everyone to admire your earthy stone.
Mix and match sapphire stones to have a truly personalized ring that emphasizes your style.
Opalescent sapphires have a milky iridescent finish that looks magical.
In our inspiration photo, the purple opalescent sapphire complements the green sapphire’s clarity.
It is a truly unique engagement ring with dimensions to its cut.
You don’t need a center stone either.
A band of stones incorporates more bling yet won’t have a focal gem that can border on gaudy.
Former first daughterJenna Bush Hager’s sapphire engagement ringfollows a similar pattern.
Your choice of metal can also highlight or tone down the bright sapphire.
Silver and white metals complement the cool tone of sapphire.
However, gold metals are a warm contrast that makes the colored stone pop.
The shape instantly stands out from round or rectangular styles.
Its tip that points upwards draws your eyes lengthwise up the stone.
This focus of attention can create the illusion of a larger gem.
It will look expensive even if it’s a glass rhinestone.
Nothing says love like a heart-shaped ring
An engagement ring is the ultimate symbol of everlasting love.
The circle where no one can come in between.
What better way to top off your commitment than with a heart-shaped stone?
This gem shape is playful, yet a sapphire stone makes it sophisticated.
Out ofevery jot down of diamond cut, we love the heart.
So do our favorite celebs like Nicki Minaj, who sports a love-shaped ring.
Similarly to untreated stones like the umba sapphire, uncut gems aren’t manipulated by man-made processes.
This style is perfect for that something blue needed to keep the tradition alive.
When jewelers leave the stone uncut, it showcases the natural beauty suited for natural love.
However, yellow is a great shade for this monumental occasion.
This bright hue symbolizes friendship, happiness, and optimism all the things you need for a long-lasting marriage.
Yellow sapphire can range from vibrant shades to more orange tones.
Paired with a gold metal, it can be a subtle touch that teeters on the line of neutral.
Yellow ties in with every complexion but particularly compliments skin with warm undertones.
Yellow sapphire could be the bright color to add happiness to your relationship.
From the traditional rich blue to the rainbow hues of pink and yellow, sapphire is unbeatable.
It adds a touch of elegance to every cut, even a hexagon shape.
Give a colored engagement ring a try.
It’s a pop of vibrancy that will last a lifetime.
