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Choosing a Sapphire Ring over a Diamond Ring as an Engagement Ring

When it comes to engagement rings, diamonds are still the most classic choice. But engagement rings with sapphires are becoming an increasingly popular trend - and for good reason! Read on to learn more about why we love sparkling sapphire rings.
by
Julie Abelstedt
Founder of Abelstedt

Your Choice of Color

While most people are aware that sapphires usually have a rich royal blue color, you may not know that sapphires come in pretty much any color of the rainbow! Sapphire colors such as blue-green, green, lavender, orange and yellow, and even the classic white color allow you to create a beautiful engagement ring that is unique to your style. Of course, the traditional deep blue color of sapphires is also a great choice and we have seen an increase in couples choosing engagement rings with sapphires over the classic diamond rings both to get a unique color but also to get a larger center gemstone, without it becomes more expensive — rather, on the contrary.

A Larger Center Stone for Your Ring

Sapphires are usually cheaper than diamonds with similar shape and carat weight. Because of this, white sapphires are a popular alternative to diamonds for engagement rings. For couples who want to maximize the size of their center stone while staying within a certain budget, choosing a sapphire over a diamond ring can make a big difference.

Made to Last a Lifetime

While a diamond is the hardest mineral with a 10-rating on Mohs scale for hardness, corundum (the mineral family for sapphires and rubies) is the second hardest mineral with a rating of 9. Due to its hardness, sapphires are fantastic gemstones for everyday use and jewelry , which will be used a lot as engagement rings. Sapphires also do not have “cleavage”, which means they do not break when hit. Caring for sapphires is also relatively easy: Regular cleaning with warm soapy water is all that is needed to keep a sapphire center stone sparkling.

Combine Sapphires and Diamonds

If you like the look of sapphires but prefer diamonds, our engagement rings are a beautiful way to incorporate both as they are available with side diamonds and a larger center sapphire. Of course, we also make all our engagement rings with center diamonds on demand.

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Men's Ring Size Guide
Abelstedt Size Inner diameter (mm) Inner circumference (mm) US Size UK Size
XXXS 16.3 52 6 L
XXS 17.0 54 7 N
XS 18.0 57 8 P
S 18.8 60 9 R
M 19.6 62 10 T
L 20.4 65 11 V
XL 21.2 67 12 X
XXL 21.8 70 13 Z
How to Measure

The Tape Method

1. Grab a tape measure, string, or strip of paper.

2. Wrap it around the finger you’ll wear your ring on—if you’re creating a ring stack, consider where on your finger the ring will sit—and mark where it joins with a pen.

3. Lay your string or paper strip on a flat surface and measure the length up to the mark using a ruler. Use the chart above to match the measurement to the closest Abelstedt ring size.

Measure finger for ring size

Measure an Existing Ring

1. Choose a ring that already fits the finger well.

2. Measure the inner diameter of the ring in millimeters (mm).

3. Use the measurement chart above to match the size of your ring to the closest Abelstedt size in mm.

Measure ring size
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Abelstedt Gifting Tips

  • If you’re between sizes, go for the larger size if the ring is wide and the smaller size if the ring is narrow.
  • There’s not a large difference between two subsequent sizes on the size chart. If in doubt, go with your gut. You can always exchange the size through our easy returns process.

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Find Your Ring Size (Women)
Abelstedt Size Inner diameter (mm) Inner circumference (mm) US Size UK Size
XXS 15.3 48 4.5 I
XS 15.9 50 5.5 K
S 16.5 52 6 L
M 17.3 54 7 N
L 17.7 56 7.5 O
XL 18.5 58 8.5 Q
XXL 19.1 60 9 S
How to Measure

The Tape Method

1. Grab a tape measure, string, or strip of paper.

2. Wrap it around the finger you’ll wear your ring on—if you’re creating a ring stack, consider where on your finger the ring will sit—and mark where it joins with a pen.

3. Lay your string or paper strip on a flat surface and measure the length up to the mark using a ruler. Use the chart above to match the measurement to the closest Abelstedt ring size.

Measure finger for ring size

Measure an Existing Ring

1. Choose a ring that already fits the finger well.

2. Measure the inner diameter of the ring in millimeters (mm).

3. Use the measurement chart above to match the size of your ring to the closest Abelstedt size in mm.

Measure ring size
Abelstedt Blue Box

Abelstedt Gifting Tips

  • If you’re between sizes, go for the larger size if the ring is wide and the smaller size if the ring is narrow.
  • There’s not a large difference between two subsequent sizes on the size chart. If in doubt, go with your gut. You can always exchange the size through our easy returns process.

At Your Service

Our customer service is always ready to help. Chat with us live or send us an email.

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