Men's sapphire rings: types and features of care

Jewelry is popular not only among women but also among men. So, on the modern market you can find a wide variety of men's precious rings with sapphires. Today we will talk about the features and distinctive characteristics of such jewelry.

Jewelers believe that sapphire is a royal stone. Accordingly, men's rings with such natural precious stones are widespread in the jewelry market and are in demand among consumers.

Jewelers rate sapphire on such indicators as color, clarity, carats, cut quality and country of origin. A sapphire ring for men can be a great gift for a birthday, New Year or any other special occasion.

Some people believe that sapphire is a gem that has a variety of magical properties. For example, it is believed that the owner and bearer of a sapphire jewelry will definitely reveal all their talents and live a rich and interesting life.

In addition, among fans of astrology there is an opinion that sapphire is a stone that can be worn by representatives of not all zodiac signs.

A ring or a signet with a sapphire must have a frame. Metals such as gold or silver are most often used as the setting for a precious stone. It doesn't matter which one you prefer. However, it is very important that so that the precious metal, which plays the role of the frame, is of the highest quality.

Sapphire is a stone that comes in many different shades.... You should choose one or another color depending on your individual preferences. If you tend to believe in various signs, then you can also focus on the meaning of the shades.

Blue sapphires are rare and expensive gems. It is believed that within a given color, a stone can have one of three shades: blue, medium and light. Today, among professional jewelers, the so-called Kashmir sapphires are of particular value. However, the cost of rings with such a stone is very high - it amounts to millions of dollars. In addition to Kashmiri, Burmese and Ceylon stones are distinguished in the blue color spectrum.

This color is usually chosen by women, but sometimes you can find men's rings with pink sapphires on the jewelry market: they are usually bought by representatives of creative professions, as well as creative young people. Pink sapphires are also called padparadscha or lotus flower. They are widespread in countries such as Vietnam, Sri Lanka, China, Australia.

Such stones got their name due to the fact that you can see a six- or twelve-rayed star in them. Compared to blue sapphires, then these stones are much cheaper, but they are no less valuable among jewelers. Deposits of such precious stones are located in India and Australia, as well as in the Ural part of our country.

Such stones are yellow in a wide range of shades: amber, straw, etc. In Russia, this stone is very rare, therefore, only a small number of people have heard of it.

Natural deposits of such stones are found in Australia.These stones look very solid, they are well suited for decorating men's rings.

Such sapphires are not popular among consumers, therefore they can be purchased relatively inexpensively... At the same time, such sapphires are quite rare, in nature they can be found in countries such as Thailand, Madagascar, Australia.

Sapphires, which can change color, are common in Tanzania. The initial color of the stones is purple, but the hue can change to pink and blue.

The second name of this stone is leucosapphire... After processing, in its external features, such a stone resembles a diamond.

Thus, each man (depending on his individual preferences) can choose a ring with a gemstone of almost any color. The most extravagant are pink, star-shaped and hue-changing sapphires.

Modern jewelry designers pay great attention to the cut shape of sapphire rings. And there are a lot of types of cut:

• round;
• pear shape;
• oval;
• marquis;
• heart;
• Princess;
• Emerald;
• baguette;
• square;
• octagon;
• French;
• ball;
• antique;
• a drop;
• barrel;
• trapezoid;
• shield;
• epaulet;
• pentagon;
• rhombus;
• triangle;
• trillion;
• antwerp rose;
• Portuguese
• radiant;
• bead;
• mixed type.

Moreover, each of the above options has unique features and distinctive features (both in appearance and in the production process).

A sapphire ring is an expensive piece of jewelry, the choice of which must be approached as carefully and responsibly as possible. There are several key factors to consider.

A men's ring with a sapphire should fully correspond to the general external style and lifestyle of a young man. So, if you prefer a business style of clothing, then you should choose rings with a minimalistic and classic design.

When choosing a ring, you need to pay attention to its size. Moreover, this applies both to the size of the stone itself (it should not look clumsy), and to the size of the ring: it should be comfortable to wear on the finger, the jewelry should not cause any discomfort.

Experts recommend purchasing expensive jewelry exclusively from specialized brand stores. Only in this case, you can count on the high quality of the product, as well as the honesty of the seller.

As mentioned above, sapphire is a gemstone, the value of which can vary greatly... One way or another, but a men's ring with a sapphire is a piece of jewelry, therefore, a too low price should make you suspicious.

Thus, only when all these parameters are taken into account will you be able to choose a piece of jewelry that will be of high quality and long-lasting.

After you have chosen and purchased a sapphire ring, it is very important to properly care for your gemstone jewelry. So, if we talk about the indicator of the hardness of a gem, then it is at level 9. Only diamond is harder than sapphire.

Due to such physical characteristics, during the operation of the stone, you can not be afraid that it will be subjected to any mechanical damage. Therefore, a sapphire ring is not a reason to avoid household chores such as cleaning, washing dishes, etc.

In the event that the gem in your ring gets dirty, you can clean it with ordinary soapy water and a soft sponge. The silver frame is well cleaned with toothpaste: this helps to restore its shine.In case of intensive contamination, it is recommended to contact a specialist for professional cleaning in an ultrasonic bath.

For more information on the sapphire stone, see the following video.