White (Colorless) Sapphire Engagement Rings
Thanks to the commercialization of the diamond and wedding industries, the diamond has become a “symbol” of love and marriage. This puts an unfortunate amount of unnecessary stress and pressure on couples who may be under budget restrictions. However with the growing awareness of conflict diamonds, many people are turning away from diamonds in favor of human friendly stones. At www.DiamondAlternative.com - we help you find those!
The durability and hardness of the white sapphire comes second only to the diamond,and at a price point that is significantly less – the popularity of this stone as an alternative to the diamond is no surprise to us.
Unlike man made synthetic diamonds, the ceylon white sapphire is an all natural gemstone. Primarily mined in Sri Lanka, Sapphires are one of the biggest industries on the island. Most people associate the September birthstone with the color blue, but you can also find the gemstone in shades of pink, yellow, purple and “white”. Non-blue sapphires are also referred to as fancy sapphires.
When in it’s colorless form, the white sapphire makes for the perfect alternative to a traditional diamond ring. To save on money, some couples will choose a colorless sapphire as their center stone and real diamonds as side stones in their bridal ring sets. Though white sapphires are a naturally brilliant gemstone – it does not have the same dispersion (fire) as a diamond, or the stimulant moissanite stone. For this reason the white sapphire will dull more easily than a diamond.
If you’re going to purchase a white sapphire there are a few things to consider, most obviously is the color. White sapphires have a tendency to gray – so when purchasing yours it should literally be as colorless as possible. White sapphires are often heat treated to get that absolutely clear color that many go far. A 100% naturally colorless sapphire is rare. It has also been noted that an emerald cut diminishes the brilliance of the stone.
