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Step aside Kate Middleton, it’s someone else’s turn to shine in a modern blue sapphire engagement ring! Duchess Kate sparked a trend with her blue sapphire engagement ring (which was Princess Diana’s ring previously) and we have no shortage of love for September’s birthstone. Aside from being visually stunning, sapphires make the ideal “true blue” choice for an engagement ring — the stone symbolizes honesty, and fidelity. Plus it makes a pretty spectacular “something blue” on the wedding day. From classic Victorian-inspired styles, to rows of sapphires fit for the most modern of brides-to-be, we’ve got 10 sapphire engagement rings that will make a serious statement!
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1. Speaking of making a statement — can we take a moment to ogle at Trumpet & Horn’s Victorian-inspired sapphire Tiara ring? Rose gold, diamonds, and a tear drop blue sapphire have us swooning over the romantic ring.
(Sapphire tiara ring in 18k rose gold, $6,750, Trumpet & Horn)
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2. This emerald cut sapphire comes layered in bands of white and black diamonds, perfect for the girl who loves to stack her rings.
(Sapphire multi band ring, $1,850, Jennie Kwon Designs)
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3. Modern brides-to-be look no further than this Sydney Evan block pave blue sapphire ring. This architectural design is sure to have everyone asking about your new bauble (as if they wouldn’t already?).
(14k gold block sapphire ring, $3,565, Sydney Evan available at Bergdorf Goodman)
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4. Claire Pettibone’s collection for Trumpet & Horn is a bohemian bride-to-be’s dream come true! Inspired by the designer’s love for vintage materials, the collection features gemstones — including sapphires — in Pettibone’s signature heirloom-inspired settings in white, yellow or rose gold. This vintage-inspired purple sapphire ring is so exquisitely unique, your ring will definitely be the standout amongst the #EngagementRingSelfies on Instagram.
(Nightingale purple sapphire platinum ring, $17,200, Claire Pettibone for Trumpet & Horn)
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5. This sweet Azlee ring gives us shades of blue by pairing a sapphire with an aquamarine and white diamond. We love how delicate the stones look climbing up (or down) the ring finger.
(Single burst ring 18kYellow Gold, blue sapphire, aquamarine and white diamond, $840, Azlee)
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6. Can’t part with the idea of a diamond ring? We feel you. How about considering a sapphire wedding band to pair with your sparkler? A row of delicate blue sapphires will definitely add a wow factor to your ring finger.
(Grant 18k sapphire band ring, $1,750, Walters Faith)
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7. A pink sapphire? Yes, you read that right! A padparadscha sapphire is extra special for its pinkish-orangeish hue! We guarantee you’ll feel super unique strutting this bauble around your finger.
(Padparadscha sapphire ring, $12,100, Danhov available at Greenwich Jewelers)
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8. This Asscher cut sapphire set in oxidized yellow gold and silver screams rustic and vintage-inspired. Another super unique option for the engaged lady looking to make a statement.
(Lily sapphire ring, $5,800, Single Stone)
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9. This oval sapphire is straight up giving us Kate Middleton vibes. Classic, tasteful, and vintage feeling, we bet this gorgeous rings even gives you Duchess Kate level shiny locks. One can dream right?
(Oval sapphire and pave diamond ring, $7,900, Blue Nile)
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10. Go big or go home, right? Well that’s our thinking when it comes to sapphire engagement rings. Let your blue bauble standout flanked by diamonds on each side, and surrounded by even more diamonds in a halo.
(Round cut blue sapphire ring, $6,095, Gemvara)