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    • Aug 25, 2022

How much is a Sapphire Engagement Ring?

Whether you are searching for your perfect engagement ring or looking to treat yourself to a Sapphire ring, you are in the right place!


Personally, I am a huge fan of sapphires and love that they come in all colours of the rainbow.


But are sapphires expensive and how much does a Sapphire ring cost?


Let's take a closer look!



woman's hand with neutral colour nails wearing a cushion cut blue sapphire and diamond halo white gold engagement ring


How much does a Sapphire ring cost?


Here are five things that will affect the price of your Sapphire ring:

  • size of the sapphire (carat weight)

  • sapphire colour (blue, green, teal, pink, purple, orange, yellow etc)

  • shape of the sapphire (What shape should I go for?)

  • accent or side stones (e.g. diamond halo, large side stones, diamonds on the shoulders)

  • complexity of design (e.g. a solitaire vs. intricate details)



light pink oval sapphire and diamond halo rose gold engagement ring


The price of your Sapphire ring will also depend on whether you decide to go for a Custom, Semi-Custom or a Ready-to-Wear ring.



Want to learn more about the difference between these options, check out my previous blog, Custom vs. Semi-Custom, what is the difference?



woman's hand with red nails wearing an oval blue green teal sapphire and diamond halo engagement ring and three other diamond stacking rings in a stack


What colours do sapphires come in?


When the word “sapphire” is used alone it refers to BLUE sapphire.


Any colour other than blue falls into the “fancy” sapphire category and is called by its colour, eg. purple sapphire, green sapphire, blue-green sapphire etc. (as seen below).





Other colours include Orange, Yellow, Pink and White.


Each colour comes in a variety of shades from dark to light, so when it comes to blue and fancy sapphires, you have a lot to choose from!







Which sapphire colour is the most expensive?


Blue sapphires tend to be more expensive than other colours but the price will depend on the intensity of colour.


There is always a range to choose from in different shapes and sizes to suit different budgets.



round blue sapphire and diamond side stones three stone white gold engagement ring, cushion blue sapphire and diamond halo white gold engagement ring, pear shape blue sapphire white gold engagement ring

Blue-green, teal and Montana sapphires are usually less expensive than blue sapphires but due to their growing popularity in the last 5 years the prices are rising for these unique colours.


For a more budget-friendly option, consider a green sapphire.


Pink and purple sapphires have also been gaining popularity, making them more expensive than orange and yellow sapphires.




selection of loose sapphires in all colours of the rainbow




When it comes to fancy coloured sapphires, Padparadscha (“Pad-pa-rad-sha”) sapphire is considered to be the most rare variety and comes with a higher price tag. It shows a unique combination of pink and orange colours and is named after a lotus flower.


Due to its rarity, it is often more expensive than other colours of the same size.


Here is a gorgeous example:


Anastasia Ring from our Ready-to-Wear collection features a 1.02 carat Padparadscha sapphire, ethically sourced from Sri Lanka.



oval padparadscha sapphire and diamond halo rose gold engagement ring



How much are Teal and Montana Sapphires?


If you've been looking for a unique engagement ring that is not mainstream, chances are, you have come across Montana Sapphires and Teal Sapphires.


These beautiful sapphires show a combination of blue and green colours.


But what exactly are they? Learn more about these unique sapphires in my previous post:




Our Cerelia Ring (featuring Montana Sapphire) and Serena Ring (featuring Blue-Green, Teal Sapphire) are available for purchase from our Ready-to-Wear collection.


woman's hand wearing a cushion cut Montana sapphire and diamond halo yellow gold engagement ring, woman's hand wearing an oval cut teal sapphire and diamond halo white gold engagement ring

To order these one-of-a-kind rings, please get in touch via email: info@tsarinagems.com




What if my dream does not align with my budget?


While working together, I promise to focus on helping you find the best way to make your dream engagement ring come to life while staying as close as possible to your budget.


If this cannot be achieved, I will walk you through other incredible options that are available.


Stay positive and do not feel discouraged! Often, it is a matter of making slight changes or tweaks.


I do ask for you to keep an open mind and trust the process!



white ring box tied in a bow with blue ribbon on white silk background



Want to learn more about finding your perfect engagement ring? Check out my previous blogs:








woman's hand with light pink nails holding a large grey velvet ring box with a selection of engagement rings with coloured gemstones, next to a bouquet of flowers



Where do I start?


Step One is to schedule a complimentary, 1:1 connection call with me here



During your free 30 minute connection call, we will discuss your ideas and what is on your wishlist.


I would love to get to know you, what you are looking for and what you would like to achieve on your personalised journey.


Once we decide to work together, we will set up a separate call and dive into creating your perfect engagement ring.





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