sapphire – DiamondIdeals.com http://www.diamondideals.com Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:53:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.1.15 Custom Channel-Set Princess-Cut Wedding Band http://www.diamondideals.com/custom-channel-set-princess-cut-wedding-band/ http://www.diamondideals.com/custom-channel-set-princess-cut-wedding-band/#respond Mon, 01 Oct 2012 21:10:22 +0000 http://blog.diamondideals.com/?p=866 A few years ago, a long time friend and customer came to me with a special request.  He wanted to purchase three stone ring with three different stones in  it.  Each stone has special meaning and I was happy to oblige.  He was the first to own our Three Stone Monaco setting, I don’t believe it even had a name yet, and we set it with a diamond in the center and a sapphire and a garnet on the sides.  He recently came to me looking for a band that would go with it but could not find anything on the website.  We discussed the various options, sizes, and budget and decided to create a channel set band with princess cuts that would be hand engraved to complement the first ring.  Here is a composite image of the original ring that I had in my files and the new band.

]]> http://www.diamondideals.com/custom-channel-set-princess-cut-wedding-band/feed/ 0 Trend Alert: Colored Stones Take Place of Diamonds on Engagement Rings http://www.diamondideals.com/trend-alert-colored-stones-take-place-of-diamonds-on-engagement-rings/ http://www.diamondideals.com/trend-alert-colored-stones-take-place-of-diamonds-on-engagement-rings/#respond Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:13:00 +0000 http://blog.diamondideals.com/?p=272 The big trend in engagement jewelry may surprise you. While the diamond has traditionally reigned as the go to precious stone for center stage, colored stones are becoming much more popular.

The culprit? The 18 carat sapphire Prince William planted on Kate Middleton, that used to belong to Diana. Is this the right look for you and what are your options?

Sapphires, influenced by the royals, are the most on trend. They are also the easiest gems to find, making them more available to the masses. But you have plenty of options.

Colored stones can be an interesting look, but depending on your choice you could spend more than you would on a diamond. The price of gems depends on their availability. Jessica Simpson was just given a ruby engagement ring, something more rare and therefore more costly than a diamond. The emerald is also more expensive and comes with the problems of being less durable than a diamond and susceptible to chipping.

This should be kept in mind when shopping for a colored stone. You should also have an eye open for intensity of color. Do not choose a sapphire that is too dark and make sure the stone is not cloudy. With a ruby, look for less pink versions.

Diamond Ideals can customize any engagement ring and work with you to find the perfect stone.

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