7/3/2023 0 Comments September sapphire birthstone![]() Throughout history, sapphire has been important during various times and to various groups of people. This gemstone is also used in shatter-resistant windows, crystals in wristwatches, and electronic circuitry including integrated circuits and LEDs. Sapphire is a valued gem in the jewelry industry, but it is also highly valued in other areas such as industrial applications, including scientific instruments, high-durability windows, watches, and electronics. Ever since William proposed with Diana’s sapphire ring, there has been a substantial increase in sapphire gemstone purchases. ![]() It has now found itself a home on Kate Middleton’s ring finger, as Prince William proposed in 2010. Today this famous engagement ring is estimated to be worth around $400,000. Princess Diana’s decision challenged the long-standing traditions of the royal family. This meant that non-royals could have access to the same jewels as the royal family. Diana chose her engagement ring from Garrad’s jewelry catalog, the official jeweler of the United Kingdom, rather than electing to have a one-of-a-kind design be made for her. However, there was a bit of controversy about this ring within the royal family. Therefore, it was not a complete shock when Princess Diana chose a beautiful 12 carat blue Ceylon sapphire ring for her engagement to Prince Charles in 1981. ![]() ![]() Even Napoleon Bonaparte gave his fiancée a sapphire engagement ring in 1796. Before diamonds took over as the traditional gemstone for engagement rings, many used sapphires instead. Sapphire engagement rings and other colored gemstone engagement rings have been the favored choice for royal families for centuries.
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