Orange Sapphire Engagement Rings

Buying a Sapphire Engagement Ring: Besides being found in an amazing array of colors, sapphires are also the most durable gemstone, with a rating of 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness. A sapphire ring is a great choice for an engagement ring not only because of the durability but also because they really do make a statement. They are a perfect way to show your personality with a unique engagement ring design. MySapphireSource has a wide variety of sapphire rings, including orange sapphire rings, so you are sure to find a beautiful ring that catches your eye. We also do a lot of custom work and can create a ring that is perfectly unique unto you. Sapphires in sizes of 1 carat and over are considered to be important. Fine quality orange sapphires over this size are quite rare. We hand pick each and every orange sapphire that we use in our jewelry.

About Sapphires: Sapphires can be found in an entire rainbow of colors and is the official birthstone for the month of September. Sapphire jewelry is also the traditional gift for the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries. From red to orange, yellow and green, blue, violet and pink, the amazing colors of sapphire will definitely capture your eye. In ancient times, sapphires were thought to bring peace, joy, insight and wisdom. A dream about sapphires was thought to foretell of escape from impending danger.

Enhancements: Once a sapphire is mined from the Earth, it is first cut into a shape that will best showcase the beauty of the stone. Man has used many other methods to draw maximum color, luster, clarity and brilliance from these gemstones. The other most common treatment of sapphires is heating. Nearly all sapphires are also heat treated. Heat treatment is permanent and a standard acceptable practice in the fine jewelry industry. Less than 1% of sapphires used in jewelry are actually unheated. These sapphires generally command a premium in price over a heated sapphire, provided that the color and clarity are comparable. MySapphireSource offers a few unheated sapphires for the gem collector or for those who want the best of the best. Most sapphires we offer have been heat treated.

Care of Sapphires: Be sure to clean your orange sapphire jewelry regularly. Don't forget to clean the underside of the stones as this is where dirt and grime can build up. If you ever notice your orange sapphire engagement ring looking dull, it is likely because the stones need to be cleaned. With regular cleaning, your jewelry will look as good in 10 or 20 years as it does today. We recommend using a small soft-bristled brush and lukewarm water. Since sapphires are tough and durable, they can withstand most cleaning methods. Steaming or ultrasonic cleaners are possible but MySapphireSource does not recommend these methods since they can cause the settings to loosen and stones to fall out. Avoid using strong chemicals or boiling water to clean your sapphires.