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Choose beautiful blue sapphires for sapphire rings

With Late Princess Diana's blue sapphire ring back in news again, the sapphires are receiving their much deserved due. Particularly the blue sapphires are more in demand. But, how does one choose the genuine blue sapphire from a flood of blue sapphires available in the jewelry market.

The color of fine blue sapphires can be described as a vivid medium dark violet to purplish blue. Blue sapphires with up to 15% violet or purple are generally said to be of fine quality. Whereas, blue sapphires with any amount of green are not considered to be of fine quality. The 423 carats (85 g) Logan sapphire in the National Museum of Natural History, in Washington, D.C., is one of the largest faceted gem-quality blue sapphires in existence.

Blue sapphires' deep intense mysterious blue color is captured the best in the rings. Rings made with these sapphires are stunningly different and suit all occasions. Whether it is for everyday wear or for special celebrations like engagements and anniversaries, a blue sapphire ring does stand out beautifully. For regular wear, sapphire rings in solitaire settings look best in white gold or platinum to give the needed amount of splendor and elegance. The shape of the blue sapphire plays an important part in its appearance. There are many shapes to choose from; popular cuts like round, oval, pear, emerald and also heart, trillion and marquise shapes. A tapered cathedral settings or a ridged contour setting creates magnificent solitaire blue sapphire rings. For memorable events like engagements and anniversaries, the ring needs to be more spectacular. Sapphires may be surrounded by a cluster of very small diamonds, just like Princess Diana's ring or with white sapphires. Or three stone sapphire rings, settings with matching sidestones or settings with matching bands make an impressive variation for blue sapphire rings. The gemstones around the blue sapphire should complement the rich blue color and not jar the overall look. Creative designs with different sizes and shapes of the accessorizing stones enrich the ring's appearance. To possess sapphire rings that are distinctly unique and exclusive, attempt to get it crafted. Some of the leading gemstone jewelers offer their customers an option to create their own sapphire ring with their resources and craftsmanship. An image or a sketch needs to be provided to them and gradually the ring takes shape with accurate specifications, design and measurements. And thus, your beautiful blue sapphire ring is completed. Another advantage of getting a ring made is one may also choose to make a pair of matching blue sapphires studs and blue sapphires pendant.

A blue sapphire is believed to posses magical powers to elevate the wearer to a higher status. If one's jewelry box does not have a blue sapphire ornament, then perhaps it is time to own one.

About the Author

The author is an expert on sapphires and here he delves on blue sapphires in particular and the various ways one can posses beautiful sapphire rings

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How to remove blue ball point ink stains from good quality leather upholstery?

This depends on what type of leather you have.

If the ink is on a pigmented leather then the first thing you should try is an ink stick (find one that is a professional product used in the industry). The fresher the ink the more chance you have of removing it.

You need to establish what type of leather you have as ink sticks should not be used on aniline style leather. (see below)

You should also be using a good quality leather protector on your leather. This will act like a 'scotchgard' and will make any more mishaps easier to clean off.
If an ink stick doesn't work a solvent based remover will need to be used and it may also remove finish and pigment so is best left to the experts.

Using hairspray/WD40 and all these other solvent cleaners is very risky as it can make the matter far worse as it can spread the ink over a bigger area and can sometimes then be impossible to fix.
Using alcohol can also be a little risky depending on how stable the finish is. If the finish is unstable this would remove pigment form the leather.
Nail varnish remover or any other solvents will also remove the finish and pigment which will need replacing.

DO NOT USE Baby wipes as they are about the worst thing you can use on a leather as they break down the finish and will eventually ruin it.

Please do not try milk or toothpaset these are silly ideas that will leave sticky residues on the surface which will help to break down the finish on your leather.

Old ink will be harder to remove than new ink and may mean resorting to solvents which will also remove the finish. This is probably best left to the experts.

Silicones/furniture polish are the worst thing to use on leather as they will form a coating on the surface of the leather which will not allow any moisture to get to the leather and will eventually break all the finish down and make it crack. Leather needs water and should not be protected against it.

Leather does not need conditioning it needs cleaning and protecting on a regular basis with water based products this will keep it rehydrated and supple. Oils will make things much worse.

Leather should be cleaned gently not scrubbed so 'elbow grease' will only do damage to the finish.

Hide food will not remove ink and will leave residues on the leather which will attract dirt and oils.

If your ink is on an aniline leather (one that is absorbent and mark easily) then you should not use an ink stick and it is highly unlikely that anything else will remove the ink as it will have re dyed the leather. It may fade over time. Best to leave this one to the experts.

Good Luck

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