The sapphire is the most historically resonant engagement stone in Western tradition. A symbol of fidelity and wisdom since Antiquity, it has sealed the unions of European royal families — from Napoleon and Joséphine to Lady Diana's ring, later passed on by Prince William to Kate Middleton. On a practical level, it is the second hardest stone in the world after diamond (9 on the Mohs scale), making it perfectly suited to daily wear over decades without fear of scratches or knocks. Its singular appeal: at an equivalent budget, a sapphire offers a more generous and more colourful centre stone than a diamond.

Sapphire is celebrated for its deep blue hues, but it occurs naturally in a remarkable range of colours.

At Bonnot Paris, we offer the following sapphires for a truly unique engagement ring:

• The timeless blue sapphire, symbol of fidelity.
• The distinctive teal sapphire, with its unique blue-green reflections.
• The mysterious violet sapphire, intense and refined in colour.
• Softer tones such as the pink sapphire or the padparadscha sapphire with its pink-orange nuances.
• Radiant shades such as the yellow sapphire.

Each colour carries its own symbolism and singular character.

Every bespoke creation begins with a personal consultation — in Paris, in Angers or by video call — to understand your wishes, your story and your budget.

Our experts guide you through stone selection and the development of your jewellery's design.

Our designers then produce several sketches so you can visualise the piece.

Once the stones and design have been approved, our master jewellers craft your creation by hand in our workshops, to the highest standards of excellence of Maison Bonnot Paris.

Yes, all our stones are certified by renowned laboratories including Bellerophon, ICA GemLab, London Gem Lab, and others, guaranteeing their authenticity and exceptional quality.

Delivery is arranged either in person in Paris or via a specialist carrier, ensuring a secure, insured and fully reliable dispatch to your destination.

Lead times depend on the complexity of the piece, but you should generally allow between 4 and 8 weeks from final design approval.

Through our offices in India, Sri Lanka and Bangkok, close to the markets and mines, we take the time needed to select the ideal stone, perfectly matched to your expectations.

Yes, Bonnot Paris offers a recycling and transformation service for your jewellery.
We can reuse the gold from your existing pieces to give it a new life in a jewel designed especially for you.

We work with many clients across France and internationally.

We begin with a video call to understand your wishes, expectations and project.

From there, a personalised follow-up is provided via WhatsApp or email to guide you at every stage.

We send you detailed photos and videos of the selected stones (or jewellery) so you can feel confident in your choice.

You are also welcome to share, by message or image, your inspirations, questions or hesitations — we remain attentive throughout the entire creation process.