pink sapphire

The sapphire gemstone is a rare and valuable stone often used as an alternative to the diamond gemstone. With a bevy of color hues, the sapphire is an intriguing gemstone that has a rich history of value and appreciation. Ancient cultures used sapphires in alchemy and religious rituals, while prominent figures like Helen of Troy, King Solomon, and Marco Polo boasted bold, ostentatious sapphires on their person as a symbol of wealth and prosperity. 

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No matter what the budget, the oval cut can be incorporated into your very own custom design and here are a few ideas on how to maximize this look without breaking the bank! The oval cut is the one top trending shapes for this year and for good reason! It's elongated appearance looks flattering on many hand types and they have a big face up look to them making them a great value option. However, oval diamonds are also one of the more expensive diamond cuts available due to being rare- simply not as many of them exist as they have only been around since 1957! We've compiled a list of five ways to hop on the oval trending train without breaking the bank. The oval shape + a high quality setting are the most important parts of this equation. There are plenty of stones available in an oval shape other than diamond Continue reading →