The best sapphire engagement rings

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The stone symbolises luck, loyalty, love and happiness

A sapphire engagement ring is one of the most classic choices you can make for a proposal. Timeless, regal and elegant, they are said to symbolise luck, loyalty and happiness and are thought to bring harmony between a couple.

A stone of royalty celebrated throughout the centuries, perhaps the most famous sapphire engagement ring of all is Princess Diana's 12-carat sapphire ring from Garrard, which is now worn by Kate, the Princess of Wales. It's a ring many look to for inspiration and has been credited with igniting a renewed demand for coloured engagement rings in recent decades.

When it comes to selecting your own sapphire engagement ring, there's much to consider. The most iconic choice is the instantly recognisable rich blue we all know and love but sapphires actually range in colour, from lighter turquoise to even black, orange and green. When it comes to cut, they look beautiful any way you prefer but an oval cut often shows them off best thanks to how the light is able to penetrate the stone.

Sapphires look sophisticated mixed with other stones, set just with diamonds or worn alone. They pair well with silver, yellow gold, rose gold, white gold or platinum and can feature in both classic and contemporary designs. They also happen to be ideal for wearing for a lifetime thanks to their durability – they’re second only to diamonds in hardiness.

Below, we’ve curated the best sapphire engagement rings to shop for 2023. From Art Deco-inspired designs to a classic as can be and something in between, scroll down to shop our favourite rings from the likes of Harry Winston, Tiffany, Cartier and Jessica McCormack. We guarantee no one will say ‘no’ to these.

Antique purveyor Kojis has one of the most beautiful collections of one-off pieces, and this Art Deco-inspired sapphire and diamond gold ring proves why.

Look to Dinny Hall for beautifully classic designs. This five Sapphire ring is part of the company's Elyhara collection which is a modern reinterpretation of early Georgian gem-set jewellery.

You can never go wrong with Cartier. This majestic band is set with 14 diamonds and 14 sapphires.

Drawing on vintage design, this show-stopper from Fred Leighton is crafted from white gold and features an emerald-cut diamond flanked by rich blue sapphires.

Love is in the air and there's no denying it with Jessica McCormack's heart-shaped sapphire ring.

A true sparkler, this Tiffany design features a mesmerising round sapphire cushioned by endless diamonds.

If you're asking someone who would prefer a more untraditional look, Polly Wales' confetti ring is perfect. Made from 18ct gold, it features both black and white sapphires.

Harry Winston's jewellery is some of the most beautiful in the world and no two pieces are ever the same. This cushion-cut sapphire design is the ring of dreams.

This dainty, geometric design features an elegant band adorned with five baguette-cut diamonds, six carre-cut diamonds, and six trillion-cut teal sapphires.

Suzanne Kalan's refined ring features an abundance of pale sapphires that catch the light beautifully. It's a perfect choice for those who want to stack multiple rings together.

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