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The Sapphire That Saved a Marriage: A Jeweler's...
A man's marriage was ending. He commissioned a parti sapphire ring with a visible inclusion—choosing imperfection intentionally. The ring saved their marriage. Here's the story, and what it taught me...
The Sapphire That Saved a Marriage: A Jeweler's...
A man's marriage was ending. He commissioned a parti sapphire ring with a visible inclusion—choosing imperfection intentionally. The ring saved their marriage. Here's the story, and what it taught me...
The Sapphire Mine Owner Who Refuses to Sell His...
A Queensland miner has $500K+ of sapphires he refuses to sell. His vault includes an 8.2ct parti worth $85K he's turned down repeatedly. Here's why some stones are too special...
The Sapphire Mine Owner Who Refuses to Sell His...
A Queensland miner has $500K+ of sapphires he refuses to sell. His vault includes an 8.2ct parti worth $85K he's turned down repeatedly. Here's why some stones are too special...
I Bought My Engagement Ring on My Honeymoon (Af...
I proposed with a $400 placeholder ring, then we chose her dream ring together on our honeymoon. Result: Perfect 2.8ct parti sapphire for $6,500, zero regrets. Why choosing together beats...
I Bought My Engagement Ring on My Honeymoon (Af...
I proposed with a $400 placeholder ring, then we chose her dream ring together on our honeymoon. Result: Perfect 2.8ct parti sapphire for $6,500, zero regrets. Why choosing together beats...
Why I'll Never Buy a Diamond Again: A Jeweler's...
A jeweler's confession: I sold diamonds for years with 100-200% markups, knowing customers would lose 50-60% immediately. Then I discovered sapphires. Here's why I'll never sell diamonds again.
Why I'll Never Buy a Diamond Again: A Jeweler's...
A jeweler's confession: I sold diamonds for years with 100-200% markups, knowing customers would lose 50-60% immediately. Then I discovered sapphires. Here's why I'll never sell diamonds again.
The Sapphire Inheritance Trap: Why Your Grandmo...
Most inherited sapphires are worth $500-$3,000, not the $10,000-$25,000 old appraisals suggest. Why 1960s-1990s rings disappoint, how to evaluate inherited sapphires, and what to do with them.
The Sapphire Inheritance Trap: Why Your Grandmo...
Most inherited sapphires are worth $500-$3,000, not the $10,000-$25,000 old appraisals suggest. Why 1960s-1990s rings disappoint, how to evaluate inherited sapphires, and what to do with them.
Sapphire Engagement Ring Trends 2025-2026: What...
2025-2026 sapphire trends: Parti sapphires ↑300%, teal ↑250%, bezel settings ↑180%, rose gold ↑150%. Halo settings ↓40%, white gold ↓30%. What's hot, what's dying, what's next.
Sapphire Engagement Ring Trends 2025-2026: What...
2025-2026 sapphire trends: Parti sapphires ↑300%, teal ↑250%, bezel settings ↑180%, rose gold ↑150%. Halo settings ↓40%, white gold ↓30%. What's hot, what's dying, what's next.