Have you fantasised about a gorgeous blue engagement ring? While many individuals naturally assume sapphire engagement rings are the only option when searching for this a ring, such a vibrant colour is also achievable in diamonds.

While sapphire engagement rings are famous for their stunning deep blue color, blue diamonds are considered one of the most rare and most valuable gemstones in the world. While all natural fancy colour diamonds are rare, blue diamonds are all incredibly so, with the majority of jewellers never having even seen one. Obviously, it follows they are also quite expensive, particularly as blue is considered one of the very common and most desirable colours. The Hope diamond, that is in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. is the most well-known blue stone in the world and the biggest at 45.52-carats.

Other differences include the properties of the various stones; blue diamonds are extremely similar to the classic colourless diamonds, in that they also score a perfect 10 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness and in addition they possess unrivalled brilliance and fire. The distinction between a blue diamond and a colourless diamond is that the existence of boron, and that's what creates the beautiful blue hue. Sapphires, on the other hand, can be quite expensive but they don't have the sparkle that blue diamonds possess. Similarly, though they're also tough and durable stones, they cannot expect to compete with diamonds around the Mohs Scale of Hardness.

It appears that the cost is that the principle factor when it comes to deciding between both of these stones, and if you're on a budget, then a blue sapphire is surely the next best thing, having its own all-natural flash and fire characteristics. Although, when it comes to the value of diamonds and sapphires, both are more desirable the deeper and richer the blue color. This does, of course leave them more expensive.

Diamonds and sapphires aren't the only choices out there to get a blue gemstone engagement ring. custom sapphire engagement ring come in a design that is considerably brighter than normal blue diamonds, as well as being much less expensive. In the same way, blue aquamarine gemstones showcase a stunning display of marine blue and are both affordable and incredibly durable. Though such jewels have a tendency to have lower fire and flash qualities, both are valued for their natural beauty and lustre.

Clearly, blue colored stones will always be precious for their lovely and lovely colouring, and whether you would rather blue diamonds to blue sapphire engagement rings, you may be certain that both will stand out as a magnificent and beautiful piece of jewellery.