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Sapphire has always been a popular gemstone. Its captivating blue hue adds a richness to any piece of gold or platinum jewellery. Aside from blue, sapphire is found in other colours too, such as purple, pink, yellow, green, white and even black. Cherished for its deep vivid blue colour, few jewellery designs are more captivating than one that holds a piece of blue sapphire at its centre, which brings us to the piece of jewellery we here at C W Sellors are showcasing in our Countdown to Christmas Gift Ideas for 2022 feature this month. Behind day 5 of our virtual jewellery advent calendar is this striking star sapphire and diamond cluster ring. It belongs to our exclusive online collection of gemstone and diamond jewellery designs here at C W Sellors and provides a truly special look upon the hand.
The special qualities of the star sapphire
Star sapphires are prized for their very special and unique look. Their unique feature named asterism lends an added mystical element to this already popular gemstone. Highly coveted and prized for its fascinating history, many jewellery wearers form a special connection with this gemstone and wear is as a statement piece. What makes the star sapphire so special is its ability to retain so much of its earthly qualities – a characteristic that more and more are becoming drawn to.
When viewed from directly above, the asterism effect (or star) should be positioned centrally on the top of the gemstone. The rays emanating from the centre of the star effect should all be the same length and should be sharp, bright and clearly defined without any blurriness or fuzziness. The Asterism commonly seen in the star sapphire stone is caused by small needle-like inclusions of the mineral rutile, which give the gemstone a truly unusual and mesmerising look.
Why do sapphire jewellery designs make such great Christmas gift ideas?
The transparent blue sapphire gemstone is associated with royalty thanks to its deep mesmerising blue colour. It is a popular choice for gifting to a special someone and is historically used as a blessing for someone or to mark an important occasion in life. The gemstone is also thought to calm the mind, enhance spiritual clarity and strengthen intuition.
Often used in engagement rings, the blue sapphire gemstone is also associated with romance, making this alluring oval star sapphire and diamond ring a perfect gift option for proposing to a loved one this Christmas. Sapphires are also the birthstone for September and can be gifted to someone to mark a moment in time that signifies something special to a couple – maybe a first date that took place in September, for example. Above all, the rich blue colour of the sapphire gemstone can be enjoyed in a piece of jewellery worn throughout the winter season. Crisp and mesmerising, the special gemstone seen in this unique ring design here at C W Sellors can be accompanied by several other similarly styled creations from our online collections, appealing most to ladies with a preference for colourful jewellery designs.
The 18ct White Gold Star Sapphire Diamond Oval Cluster Ring
The star sapphire and diamond ring design, exclusive to us here at C W Sellors, is sure to make your loved one’s Christmas morning even more special and memorable. Beautifully displayed inside one of our luxurious presentation boxes, the rich blue earthly tones of the star sapphire gemstone become the first thing revealed within the box once opened. The beautiful oval-shaped gemstone is caressed by an elegant four-claw setting which grips the surface of the star sapphire, enabling the asterism effect to speak for itself. The crisp, radiating rays of the star formation stretch out, reaching to the edges of the stone and creating a hypnotic finish to the gemstone’s smooth surface. Around the periphery of the star sapphire is a border of delicate scintillating round brilliant-cut diamonds. Each stone has been carefully chosen by our expert team of gemstone and diamond specialists and has been independently graded. The entire design, including its polished band, four-claw gemstone setting and the setting for each diamond, is crafted entirely from lustrous 18ct white gold, creating a modern finish upon the finger. The star sapphire in this exquisite ring design weighs 3.t40ct whilst the round brilliant-cut diamonds amount to a total weight of 0.33ct. The diamonds also have a colour and clarity grading of G and VS respectively.
The lucky recipient of this extra special piece of gemstone jewellery may also wish to collect the matching white gold star sapphire and diamond oval necklace available from our range at C W Sellors. The design mirrors the ring with a large captivating star sapphire gemstone held inside a frame of light created by a selection of beautiful round brilliant-cut diamonds. Similar to the ring, the diamonds featured in this star sapphire necklace are held securely inside the frame of light by a four-claw setting, as is the magnificent blue gemstone itself. The sapphire in this design weighs 3.17ct whilst the selection of round brilliant-cut diamonds chosen to elevate the design amount to a total weight of 0.46ct.
If you’re considering the 18ct white gold star sapphire and diamond oval ring as a Christmas gift idea for your loved one this year, you can get in touch with our team of experts here at C W Sellors on 01335 453453. A member of our staff will be more than happy to advise on the delivery of your special purchase, whilst an exclusive gift wrapping service is also available to make your shopping experience here with us even more memorable.
