Why opt for a sapphire for your jewelry?

Sapphires have always been a popular choice for couples for engagements and weddings. However, sapphires can be expensive which makes it a difficult option for people working on a shoestring budget.

It is still possible to opt for lower carat stones or better still, pair it with other less expensive stones to make the stunning value stone stand out in the design. Sapphires have a hexagonal crystalline structure, which enables the gemstone cutter to cut it into various shapes without damaging the structure of the stones to create impossible intricate or simple custom jewelry Issaquah and at other locations. 

Most popular sapphire cuts for exceptional pieces

The most popular cuts for these stunning gemstones are oval, round, and cushion-cut stones; as with a diamond, the round cut involves a significant amount of gemstone wastage, which makes the round cut more expensive than the rest. While sapphires are also available in various other shapes like the pear, marquis, heart, or the princess cut at a reputable jewelry store Issaquah, the main goal of the gemstone cutter is to preserve as much of the rough stones and still manage to create an impeccable cut that has an unblemished surface, one that is even, smooth and symmetrical from all angles.

Besides exceptionally cut gemstones, the clarity of the sapphire and the brilliance, dependent on the superior cut of the gemstone, how well light is reflected, and lastly the color of the stone are the key points that determine the cost of the stone.

Sapphires are one of the hardest gemstones, measuring a 9 on the Mohs scale, and are perfect for daily wear; therefore, besides regular cleaning, hardly any jewelry repair Issaquah or other locations is required with well cut and designed jewelry with these stunning gemstones.