Symbol of Love and Commitment- Sapphire Engagement Rings

Engagement is one of the most important and special occasions in a persons life. Such prime importance being attached to the engagement ceremony, it is but natural that equal and in fact more importance would be attached to the primary symbol of the ceremony- the engagement ring. 

Engagement rings are crafted out of exquisite gemstones. Gemstone engagement rings are becoming popular among modern couples. Gemstones are becoming an increasingly popular choice for engagement rings for a range of different factors. One important reason is their exquisite nature. Since gemstones are durable, you could rest assured that your engagement ring would stay in a perfect condition till your last breath. Besides, a gemstone engagement ring can perfectly compliment the attire that you choose to wear for the very special occasion of your life. Also, a specific gemstone which is a birthstone or a favorite color stone holds an important sentimental value and affects the decision for choosing the particular gemstone as an engagement ring gemstone.

Thus couples who are seeking alternatives to the traditional diamond or platinum engagement are increasingly opting for gemstone engagement rings. With such a wide range of precious gemstones that are available, a couple can rest assured that they would find a perfect gemstone engagement ring that would symbolize their love while at the same time being an eye catching object.

Gemstones are generally divided into two major categories which are precious gemstones and semi precious gemstones. Rubies, sapphires, diamonds and emeralds belong to the precious gemstone category. The semi precious category includes such gemstones like topaz, turquoise, aquamarine, amethyst, peridot, opal, tanzanite, garnet, etc.  

One of the most popular gemstone engagement rings is the sapphire engagement ring. Sapphire is a popular gemstone representing your sentiments, faithfulness and emotions for your most loved ones. Sapphire engagement rings are available in exquisite colors like blue, lemon yellow and pink. These different color definitely suit different tastes and preferences. 

Sapphire engagement rings are in fact very expensive because sapphire belongs to the category of precious gemstones. Treatment of the gemstone is a very important factor affecting its price. Gemstones are commonly subjected to heat treatment. Treated sapphires are indeed affordable besides being beautiful. However, non treated sapphire is priced higher than treated sapphire. Heat tends to add more color and life to the stone and therefore for engagement ring purposes people usually prefer heated sapphires. 

The sapphire engagement ring is the perfect and unique symbol of your love and commitment.