Hello all!
I came across this site in my searches online, and am amazed at the resources and friendly advise - so I am posting in hopes I can learn more too!
I am in the process of searching for a sapphire engagement ring, but as I read more I became more intrigued yet overwhelmed. At first I was looking at sites such as bluenile and angara. Easy enough I thought. Then I read about how most of the common stones were heat treated, so I turned my search to natural sapphire. At this point I started looking at wild fish gems and natural sapphire co, with their beautiful stones. And finally I arrived here, seeing names of favorite vendors flying around - wow! Obviously I want the best for my girlfriend - so where is where I am hoping for advice.
I know she loves sapphire, so that will be the center stone. Of course a nice big stone would be nice, but I think I would lean more towards great color and cut over size. What do you recommend to look for in a stone? Any recommended places to look? I have no idea how much settings cost, but my budget is around $2500 plus or minus 250, so as much as can be put towards the sapphire the better.
As for settings, I know there are 2 she likes: pave, or a solitaire but with stones in the band, either in white gold. Stylistically, she tends to like more classic and simple things. Are there places that I could get both the stone and setting? Or would it be better to get a stone and setting separately and have it but together locally (maryland/DC).
Thanks so much in advance - if I missed any details let me know!!
I came across this site in my searches online, and am amazed at the resources and friendly advise - so I am posting in hopes I can learn more too!
I am in the process of searching for a sapphire engagement ring, but as I read more I became more intrigued yet overwhelmed. At first I was looking at sites such as bluenile and angara. Easy enough I thought. Then I read about how most of the common stones were heat treated, so I turned my search to natural sapphire. At this point I started looking at wild fish gems and natural sapphire co, with their beautiful stones. And finally I arrived here, seeing names of favorite vendors flying around - wow! Obviously I want the best for my girlfriend - so where is where I am hoping for advice.
I know she loves sapphire, so that will be the center stone. Of course a nice big stone would be nice, but I think I would lean more towards great color and cut over size. What do you recommend to look for in a stone? Any recommended places to look? I have no idea how much settings cost, but my budget is around $2500 plus or minus 250, so as much as can be put towards the sapphire the better.
As for settings, I know there are 2 she likes: pave, or a solitaire but with stones in the band, either in white gold. Stylistically, she tends to like more classic and simple things. Are there places that I could get both the stone and setting? Or would it be better to get a stone and setting separately and have it but together locally (maryland/DC).
Thanks so much in advance - if I missed any details let me know!!