Blue Diamond
Engagement Rings
Blue diamond engagement rings hold one of the rarest stones on earth. Impurities of boron which are present during diamond formation create the blue colors in diamonds – it takes as little as 1 boron atom among 1 million carbon atoms to create a blue diamond, but because boron itself is a rare element a blue diamond does not occur very often in nature. To find out more about blue diamond wedding rings and engagement rings including prices, grading, affordable alternatives and additional shopping tips, check out the helpful info below. Loose Blue Diamond Prices Because blue diamond engagement rings hold a rare diamond, they are some of the most expensive engagement rings on the market. The price and value of a blue diamond will depend on the diamond’s cut, clarity and color characteristics. Lighter blue diamonds are priced the lowest, and the value of the diamonds will increase as the blue color becomes darker and more saturated.
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Blue diamonds are classified, from lightest to darkest as: light fancy blue, fancy blue, fancy intense blue and fancy vivid blue. On average, a 0.5-carat light colored loose blue diamond will cost around $50,000 dollars, and an intense blue 0.5 loose diamond will cost around $135,000 dollars. A medium toned 1-carat blue diamond (fancy blue to fancy intense) is around $200,000 dollars. Grading Blue Diamonds For now, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is the only reputable diamond certification laboratory which offers a grading report on fancy color diamonds. For color diamonds, the GIA will issue two certificates. A certificate which grades the diamond’s cut, clarity and finish, confirms the diamond’s carat weight and maps the diamond’s unique characteristics. A certificate which grades the diamond’s color based on characteristics including the hue, tone and saturation. This certificate will also include an examination on the color to assess whether the color is natural or if the color has been artificially enhanced. Affordable Alternatives to Blue Diamonds If natural fancy blue diamond rings are priced over your budget, you’re in luck! There are 4 stunning alternatives to natural blue diamond engagement rings which are much more affordable than the real thing. 1. Synthetic Blue Man-Made Diamonds Synthetic blue man-made diamonds have the exact same physical and chemical characteristics as natural blue diamonds – the only difference is that they were created in a laboratory instead of in nature.
On average, synthetic blue diamonds are priced around $3,000 for a 0.5 carat or $8,500 for a 1-carat stone. Like natural blue diamonds though, the price of synthetic blue diamonds increases with the saturation of the blue color. 2. Enhanced Blue Diamond Engagement Rings Engagement rings made with enhanced blue diamonds are much more affordable than those made with natural blue diamonds. Enhanced blue diamonds are real colorless diamonds which have been irradiated or heated to permanently change the color of the diamonds.
If you are interested in rings made with enhanced blue diamonds, make sure the diamonds have been treated through a laboratory process to permanently change the color - as opposed to a coating over the diamond which will eventually fade. 3. Blue Topaz Gemstones Blue topaz gemstones have a blue color tone that is a lot brighter than natural blue diamonds, but they are an affordable alternative if you are looking for an engagement ring that sports a blue gemstone.
 Blue Topaz Engagement Ring
Average prices for 1-carat natural blue topaz gemstones with quality cut and clarity grades are around $150 dollars. 4. Blue Sapphire Blue sapphire has a brilliance and radiance close to a natural diamond. While most blue sapphires are a lot darker than natural blue diamonds, blue sapphires have their own beauty and style which carries well in engagement rings or wedding rings.
 Blue Sapphire Engagement RingAverage prices for 1-carat natural blue sapphire gemstones with quality cut and clarity grades are between $1,000 to $2,000 dollars.5. Aquamarine Blue aquamarines are the gemstones which are the closest to matching the color of light to medium blue diamonds. Aquamarine engagement rings are extremely affordable too, plus they can easily hold up to daily wear – and a custom cut aquamarine has a pretty decent flash and fire effect.
 Aquamarine Engagement Ring
Average prices for 1-carat blue aquamarine gemstones with quality cut and clarity grades are around $35 dollars, but that price can go up depending on the gemstone's cut. Shopping Tips for Blue Diamond Engagement Rings To make sure that you are purchasing an authentic loose blue diamond, or blue diamond wedding rings and engagement rings made with natural blue diamonds, stick with retailers who only sell GIA certified blue diamonds. Keep the price of blue diamonds in mind when you shop – if something looks too good to be true, it probably is. Because natural blue diamonds are so rare, most of them are for sale loose. If you buy a loose diamond, a local jeweler (one that is highly experienced) can create a custom made engagement or wedding ring for the diamond. As with any other type of diamond purchase, double-check to be sure you are shopping with a retailer who has a strict conflict-free diamond policy.
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