The Most Popular Coloured Sapphire Engagement Rings

by Jacinta
March 18, 2024 / Celebrity, Coloured Gemstones, Engagement Rings

The beautiful sapphire has introduced colour to the world of engagement rings. More and more ladies are opting for a sapphire engagement ring, whether it’s because of their love for colour, the desire to have something that’s unique or because diamonds are just not their “thing”.

It is not just in recent times that sapphires have been used in engagement rings, you just need to take a look back into the history books to see that even before the 20th-century sapphires were incorporated into engagement rings.

When most of us think of sapphires, our mind typically jumps to the Royal blue sapphire worn now by Princess Kate. It is also this very ring that began one of the biggest engagement ring trends in history. Following both Diana’s and Kate’s engagements, women across the globe were inspired to create their very own royal blue sapphire engagement ring.

Whether it’s a pale blue Ceylonese or a dark, inky Australian sapphire, blue is not the only option. From pinks to yellows, greens to purples and even almost black to purest white, there is a rainbow of colours available. A white sapphire is a great option for those who are after a large white diamond but cannot afford the price tag that comes with it.

The varieties can seem endless, let’s take a look at some of the most popular and some of our favourite coloured sapphire engagement rings:

Zooey Deschanel

Opting for a statement cluster instead of a single stone design, Zooey Deschanel’s floral engagement ring is a combination of purple and pink sapphires, flanked with diamonds. This nature-themed ring combines classic elements with bold but feminine colours.

Mary-Kate Olsen

Mary-Kate Olsen’s ring from her relationship with Olivier Sarkozy went a slightly different direction. A round brilliant cut diamond was surrounded by precision-cut sapphires and completed with a petal-shaped basket. The wide band helps to support the detailed top of the ring.

Gwyneth Paltrow

Belonging to the ‘Bigger is better’ camp, Gwyneth Paltrow’s showstopping sapphire engagement ring includes small diamond accents that carefully balance out the heft in the centre.

Lady Gaga

Candy-pink and sparkly describes Lady Gaga’s previous engagement ring. A beautiful bright pink sapphire in the centre, and large round diamonds in a halo surrounding the centrepiece made for a ring that couldn’t be missed!