


I’d take his temperature, but I definitely wouldn’t say no. If my husband were to jump up off the sofa in the middle of his beloved Formula One race and say “Hey, can I get you a brand new diamond ring? You interested?” I wouldn’t say no. A splash of color can take an engagement ring from beautiful to dazzling, which is perfect for your dare-to-be-different gal. Here are just a few: She Dares To Be DifferentĬertainly, more and more brides are opting for sapphires (and other colored stones) to take center stage in their engagement ring setting because it stands out in a crowd. There are so many great reasons to make a blue sapphire the stone you put on her finger forever. The necklace the sapphire is set in is now part of the private collection of a Saudi collector.Why Choose a Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring? It was bought in 1937 as a gift for Queen Elizabeth II for her coronation. It broke the record for the most expensive sapphire in the world sold at a public auction. The Blue Belle of Asia: This unique precious stone was sold for $17 million in 2014.Today, the Stuart Sapphire can be seen in the Tower of London. In 1807, the stone returned to the United Kingdom from Italy. Nonetheless, it was taken to France after the Glorious Revolution in 1688. Its location was often unknown throughout history. This sapphire has a rather turbulent history. Stuart Sapphire: The Stuart Sapphire is one of the precious stones decorating the English Crown Jewels.The ring was sold at auction for $1.17 million in 2013.

This sapphire ring in a Toi & Moi design is an ideal engagement ring.
