Top 3: Gemstone Engagement Rings
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For couples ready to take the next step in their relationship with an engagement, they might come across gemstone engagement rings.
Behind traditional diamond engagement rings, and behind fancy colored diamond engagement rings, you will find colorful, gorgeous, and unique gemstone engagement rings that are gaining popularity and are ready to share the stage among choices for today's brides!
Top 3 most popular gemstones for gemstone engagement rings
Emeralds
Emeralds are among the rarest of all gemstones. An emerald is even harder to find than a diamond! This gemstone comes in a range of color from faint, opaque green to deep green. The deeper the green, the more valuable the emerald.
Unlike diamonds—imperfections in emeralds can improve the stone’s value. Emeralds contain internal fractures called inclusions, which create an appealing pattern that generally increases the stone’s value instead of detracting from it! Emeralds are larger than diamonds. Compared carat to carat, a 1ct emerald is larger than a 1ct diamond, due to the emerald’s less dense composition. But unlike diamond clarity, which must be evaluated at 10x magnification, an emerald’s clarity can be evaluated with the naked eye.
Emeralds are an ancient symbol of eternal youth— so much so that mummies in Ancient Egypt were often buried with an emerald around their neck, as they believe the gemstone was a symbol of eternal youth. In ancient times, emeralds were believed to posses mystical power that could give the wearer the ability to foresee the future and see the truth. It was also believed that emeralds would protect the wearer against evil and even cure diseases like malaria and cholera.
Sapphires
A popular choice for gemstone engagement rings, sapphire is also the birthstone for those born in the month of September and a traditional anniversary gift for four wedding anniversaries.
Popular since the Middle Ages, the sapphire is a classic favorite of royalty, clergy, celebrities and fine jewelry collectors. People have prized sapphires for their celestial blues and violets. Did you know you can actually find the beautiful September birthstone in any color, except red? Medium to medium-dark blue hues are the most coveted.
Some of the most famous blue sapphire engagement rings have been worn by Mary-Kate Olsen, Emma Slater, Victoria Beckham, Elizabeth Hurley, Princess Diana, and Kate Middleton.
Rubies
Rubies are red and luscious, alive and mysterious. A stunning choice for an engagement ring, this gemstone is also the birthstone for those born in the month of July.
From their deep color comes the associations and symbolism associated with this gem. Rubies represent power and love. They also represent passion and energy. According to Bishop Marbodius from the eleventh century, "Ruby is the solitary and glowing eye which dragons and wyverns carry in the middle of their foreheads."
Rubies are a variety of the mineral called corundum and the line between pink sapphires and rubies is based on color rather than composition. Rubies have a Trigonal structure and the chemical name is Aluminum oxide. The hardness of a ruby is a 9. Rubies can be cut into a variety of different shapes, but brilliant cut and cabochon, also known as star rubies, are two of the most prized cuts for this fabulous, rare stone.
Is a gemstone engagement ring right for you?
For the woman who loves color or loves specific gemstones for their history and folklore, a gemstone engagement ring might be the right choice. Often a more budget-friendly option, gemstones can represent birthstones, the month you met or got engaged, or simply tie in your favorite color into your engagement ring.
Worth considering: a fancy colored diamond engagement ring
If you want a diamond engagement ring but are also looking for details to up the personality of your ring, a fancy colored diamond might be right for you. Naturally appearing in nearly every color of the rainbow, fancy color diamonds offer rich, sophisticated colors to engagement rings, while still providing the sentiment, durability, and sparkle we love about diamonds.
There's more to color than meets the eye
The impact of colors on psychology is an area of study that is closely linked to the impact of colors on human emotions. Colors are used effectively in everything from branding to controlling public behavior. The psychological power behind colors is fascinating. A colored gemstone has hidden meaning and also hidden influence on the psychology of the wearer and viewer alike. For example, black is associated with power and mystery, red is bold and confident, blue is dependable and trustworthy, yellow is happy, and gray is subtle. It's worth examining how each color makes you feel to make sure you are eliciting the right feelings with your gemstone engagement ring.
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