Is this sapphire too dark?

[Vogue]

@2Neezers that spinel is gorgeous! I simply love it. I'll show it to her later. Re: inclusions, she told me last night that she actually doesn't mind them if they're not too overwhelming--she says flaws in gemstones remind her that people are flawed and she doesn't have to be perfect. So unless the stone is really included, that wouldn't necessarily be a dealbreaker.

 

[Anne111]

For these colors, within a budget, I'd rather look at spinels. You'll get more a better show and have more choices.