Frequently Asked Questions About Sapphire Rings
Yes. At 9 on the Mohs scale, sapphire is the hardest gemstone in common jewellery use after diamond. It resists the scratching and abrasion that damage softer stones.
Blue is the most traditional and most requested. Teal, pink and yellow offer strong colour at more accessible prices. It comes down to what you want to look at every day rather than what is technically most valuable.
We stock both, and each stone is labelled. Heat treatment is standard practice across the industry and produces perfectly good stones. Unheated material of equivalent colour is rarer and priced higher.
Australia and Sri Lanka. Australian stones come from the Queensland and New England fields; Ceylon material comes from Sri Lanka. Origin is stated on every stone.
Usually, though it depends on the setting. Eternity bands and rings with stones running around the shank are more limited. Bring the ring in and we will tell you what is possible.
Yes. Most custom work begins with selecting a loose stone, then designing the setting around it. Typically four to eight weeks from design approval.
It depends on the stone's colour, size, treatment status and cut quality, and on the metal. We can work to a budget if you tell us what it is.