sapphire vs diamond

Hello all,
Is anyone else having their partner take them engagement ring shopping??
Well mine is and it is very difficult as their are sooo many amazing rings out there! How do I select my fav?
I always thought an emerald cut diamond solitaire and they are soooo beautiful to look at, but the ones i llike are uber expensive...then I went into Tiffanys...and I saw the legacy Blue sapphire (i already have a tiffany blue sapphire eternity ring that i cant live without) and fell in love! it is a dark blue sapphire, set in mini pave diamonds.
Question is, what do people think of paying alot of money for a sapphire and not the traditional diamond??
Is it worth it?
Has anyone got a different colour stone engagement ring and do you love the fact its original or do you wish you had opted for a classic diamond???
Thanks guys xxxxxxxxxx
Is anyone else having their partner take them engagement ring shopping??
Well mine is and it is very difficult as their are sooo many amazing rings out there! How do I select my fav?
I always thought an emerald cut diamond solitaire and they are soooo beautiful to look at, but the ones i llike are uber expensive...then I went into Tiffanys...and I saw the legacy Blue sapphire (i already have a tiffany blue sapphire eternity ring that i cant live without) and fell in love! it is a dark blue sapphire, set in mini pave diamonds.
Question is, what do people think of paying alot of money for a sapphire and not the traditional diamond??
Is it worth it?
Has anyone got a different colour stone engagement ring and do you love the fact its original or do you wish you had opted for a classic diamond???
Thanks guys xxxxxxxxxx

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We had to get our ring made as we had very clear ideas of what we wanted.
My H2B's surname is Garnett so we got a platinum ring with a princess cut diamond in the middle and 2 princess cut tsavorite garnets (the green ones) either side. It's supposed to represent my me (the diamond) and my H2B and future children (the garnets).
I love having a "different" ring and it has had so many comments - I was surprised how many people seem to really like it as I expected people to think I was a bit weird going for something out of the ordinary. Obviously its particularly special to me because of the story behind it too.
I would suggest looking somewhere other than Tiffany though - I know its uber romantic and everything but you definitely pay a big markup for being able to say its from Tiffany.
L x
Go with what you want - if you've fallen in love with it, then it's meant to be.
Leanna, your ring sounds beautiful.
My story: h2b asked me months and months before we got engaged what kind of ring I would like IF he were to propose. My requirements were: sapphire and diamond, only emerald and/or princess cut, platinum. I kept thinking maybe I should ge for a solitaire diamond but I really didn't want the same ring as everyone else and a solitaire wasn't really 'ME' so I decided in the end that I definitely wanted a sapphire (my birth stone). My h2b designed my ring himself and chose the most beautiful clear blue sapphire I have ever seen.
It looks similar to this but the diamonds are princess cut rather than the wonky cut in the photos. http://british-jewellery.co.uk/images/shop/sapphirediaring.jpg
I love love love my ring and I have been stopped in the street, in shops and even in hospital by people who want to admire my ring.
If you love sapphires and you have your heart set on something different then I say go for it.
I love my 1 ct white gold ring (yes a popular choice) but every morning I look at it and smile (I have had it 10 months) , so go with the one that will make you smile every morning.
The Tiffany one looks gorgeous by the way x
Its a vintage style big big big saphire with a square of diamonds around it and diamonds set on the ring itself too.
go for saphire. theyr beautiful x
You should have whatever ring makes you happy.
xx
I think the sapphire is definitely the way to go.
If any of you could post your pics it would be very appreciated! I LOVE the Tiffanys ring, it is THE ONE, but not sure the h2b can afford it so would love to see other people????s alternatives!
Thanks all sooooo much xxxxxxx
My ring is being made at the minute - can't wait until it's ready!
You made the right choice chick - that ring is stunning.
Blue Sapphire diamond ring handcraft with 18 k white gold..Isn't it beautiful?
Since the post is a decade old I imagine they will have chosen by now....