Certified Unheated Sapphire Engagement Rings, Certified Unheated Sapphire Wedding Rings and Certified Unheated Sapphire Bridal Rings Information.

 
 

 

 

 

 

Sapphire Engagement Ring Information

 
 

 
 
 

Your Unheated Sapphire Engagement Ring Expresses The Real You!

 

Experience the pleasure of owning and wearing Nature's authentic gem

set in your Bridal Ring!

Your One-of-a-Kind Sapphire,

completely free of all enhancements and treatments,

is the perfect centerpiece of your own

unique Bridal Ring.


Do you prefer deep-evening Blue or clear, light sky Blue Sapphire for the

Engagement Ring of your dreams?



Have you considered Golden Yellow,

or Lightest Pastel Yellow Sapphire?

Or cool, icy White Sapphire or even Pink Sapphire?.

 

Here's Why Your Certified Unheated Sapphire from www.sapphires.ca
is Your Authentic Choice for Your Engagement Ring:

You love beauty, originality and true color. You're not blinded by the surface appearance of heat-treated gem stones that have been artificially enhanced in a factory.

Your personal standards demand certified unheated sapphire's authentic color; true color formed by Nature deep within the Earth.

Throughout recorded history, there has never been a worthwhile alternative to gemstone authenticity.

That hasn't changed.

 
Please find more information about Unheated Sapphires on my Home page here

 

How to find the ring of your dreams:

You can choose from a "Stock" mount that's ready to accept your sapphire.

Stock mounts

are available from almost every jeweler.

Stock Mounts (sometimes called "semi-mounts") are rings that are ready to be

set with your sapphire;

they're all finished except for your gem.

There are literally thousands of stock mounts available, from solitaire engagement ring styles

to big, bold, dramatic pieces.

And your jeweler.can assemble any style you wish!

 
 
 

Here are some popular sapphire engagement ring styles widely available as Stock Mounts

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 

Another option is to order a custom-made unheated sapphire engagement ring

from your jeweler or goldsmith.

Custom-made rings are designed and created just for you

by a skilled, competent goldsmith.

After you've given the goldsmith / jeweler your ideas,

the goldsmith will make some sketches to show you.

With custom-made, you can easily make changes to the design while it's still a sketch.

 

 

Custom engagement rings are usually more expensive than stock mounts .

 
 
 
 
Choice of Metal for Your Sapphire Engagement Ring



Do you like the cool purity of the white metals: platinum, palladium, white gold?

Or does the classic richness of yellow gold appeal to you?

Each metal has its own characteristics and benefits that can influence which one you choose for

your sapphire engagement ring.


Platinum

first became popular for engagement rings about a century ago.

Platinum has exceptional durability and is the best choice for the part of your engagement ring that holds the gem in place.

It's also excellent

for the ring shank because it withstands wear so well.

Platinum engagement rings can be made with the finest detail and most intricate designs

because the metal is so long-wearing and durable.

Platinum is a demanding metal to work with and the finished engagement ring is usually more expensive than

engagement rings made with any other metal.


Palladium

is a member of the "platinum group" of metals. It has many of platinum's qualities of durability and "workability".

Palladium is darker than platinum and is less expensive.

Its lower cost makes it attractive for your sapphire engagement ring but it is distinctly darker than platinum or most white gold alloys.


White gold

is made by alloying pure (yellow) gold with a white metal such as palladium.

White gold comes in a variety of shades, some "warmer" and some "cooler", depending on the alloy used.

White gold is usually less expensive than platinum.


Yellow gold

has been used for engagement rings

from the beginning!

Clients who prefer the richness and warmth of yellow gold

have a variety of shades to choose from:

pure, golden yellow to pink gold and reddish "rose" gold.

Sapphire engagement rings made with yellow gold have a richness of color that's very striking

because blue and gold make a regal combination!

The drawback with yellow gold is that it wears down faster than white gold, platinum or palladium.

If yellow gold appeals to you but you want the security for your gem that platinum gives,

your jeweler can easily use a platinum prong assembly

(often referred to as the "head") to hold the gem

and a yellow gold shank to make up the rest of your engagement ring.


 
   

"You patiently helped me find the perfect sapphire and I am thrilled about the final result.  The ring is absolutely gorgeous, and I feel so lucky that I get to wear it every day!  I just want to thank you once again for your expertise and willingness to help me find just the right stone for my engagement ring."

Sincerely,

Robin Bernardez-Fu   
About me: I am a pediatric physical therapist and I live in San Francisco, California.Making socially-conscious choices is important to me and I was adamant about having a sapphire as a center stone to my engagement ring rather than a diamond.

 
 

Why Sapphire
for your Engagement Ring?

 

Because Sapphire gives you
a more beautiful, more authentic
and more personal Symbol of Engagement
and Loyalty.

 

 

 
 
 

Canadian and American Clients: Your gem purchases are free of taxes, customs fees and shipping charges. .

You pay nothing extra.

 

Canadian Clients receive all items "taxes and shipping included".
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American Clients: Your gems are free of import taxes, customs duties and shipping charges.

Plus, you receive an Export Discount of 5%.


International Clients: You receive an Export Discount of 5%.

 

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

The Canadian Dollar has gained strength and now I can purchase gems in Asia at

much better prices. So I'm passing this saving on to you.

 

Effective immediately, all items are reduced by 12% from list price. Please subtract

12% from prices shown on-site. All Canadian, American and International Clients

immediately qualify for this benefit.

 

The Export Discount of 5% for American and International clients is calculated after

subtracting the 12% price reduction.

 

Please contact me at billkent@islandnet.com  with any questions you may have.

 
 

A note about gem mining in Sri Lanka:

Mining practices in Sri Lanka are government-regulated to
reduce negative environmental and social impact.

Use of Heavy-equipment and strip-mining are prohibited.
All the mining operations I'm familiar with are small operations in which each participant shares in the profit of the venture.

Mine shafts are dug using hand-tools.
When the underground source-gravel is located,
the gem-bearing gravel is scooped into wicker baskets which are either carried or thrown in-relay up to the surface.

Once the gravel is above-ground, rough sapphire crystals are separated by
"panning" in water--similar to panning for gold.

It's fair to say that sapphire mining in Sri Lanka is ethical;
it's done with safeguards for the environment and with a tradition of sharing in the profit when gems are found.

But it's still dangerous and sometimes yields nothing for the people
who take the risks.

 

 
 
My Profile
 
 

Bill Kent G.G.

..Professional buyer in the gem-cutting and mining areas of the world since1972.

 

 
Member

American Gem Trade Association

AGTA Members are proud to uphold the highest ethical standards in their business practices, agreeing to the Association's strict Code of Ethics and full disclosure of gemstone enhancements.

 Member

National Association of Jewelry Appraisers

Strict standards of gem valuation are required of members of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers. I've applied these strict standards to all of the items on this site.

 
       

Training

Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) with Appraisal Certificate
(Gemological Institute of America)

Professional education and recognition from the leading Gemological Institute guides my selection process and ensures the untreated status of your sapphire.

.Advanced Training

Gem Grading and Appraisal Certificate
(Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences, Bangkok, Thailand)

Advanced, specialized, in-depth education in the separation of treated and untreated sapphires further protects your investment in your untreated sapphire.

 

 

 
Returns
 

Every sapphire on this site comes with a 30 day, full-refund return policy.

I ask only that you return the gem in its original condition and that it hasn't been set into jewelry prior to its return.
 
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P O Box 5544 ...Victoria.. BC ..Canada .V8R 6S4

Tel: ..250-595-6024 In Canada call toll free: 1-800-656-5368

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