Sapphires have a hardness of 9 on Moh’s Scale, making them extremely scratch-resistant. Sapphires, one of the earliest discovered gemstones, have been favored by royalty for centuries due to their rarity, durability, and symbolic importance. But these princesses weren’t the first to flaunt sapphires’ striking blue color.

The ring’s 8-carat central sapphire and 14 diamond embellishments have earned it worldwide acclaim for their regal, feminine beauty. Princess Diana’s (now Kate Middleton’s) royal blue sapphire engagement ring is the most well-known example of its kind in contemporary history. Even though sapphires appear in a variety of hues, the most common one is blue. Naturally, as is the case with most other gemstones and even diamonds, a gem’s value increases as its clarity and color saturation improve.

You couldn’t help but keep staring at the blue sapphire ring that now adorns your right ring finger. If blue is your preferred hue, it’s not hard to imagine that you wear a ring set with sapphires.

Womens sapphire wedding band