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Buying Guides·June 14, 2026·9 min read

Buying a Loose Sapphire First for Your Engagement Ring

Buy the stone first, the ring second. A loose sapphire has nowhere to hide, which is exactly why it is the smarter way to build an engagement ring. Here is how to inspect, set, and size one, and what it saves against retail.

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