Best Engagement Ring Colored Gems

I’m a third-generation jeweler and I’ve helped countless couples with their engagement rings. Although it’s a very firmly entrenched tradition that engagement rings have diamonds, it’s not a hard fast rule at all. Not everyone wants a diamond. Not everyone wants to do what everyone else does. In some cases, that means a unique design rather than a ring from one of the big box stores. In some cases, it means choosing a colored center stone. For some, it means using colored stones to accent the diamond center stone. Here is a quick look at three of the most popular possibilities.

Sapphires come in many different colors although the deep, midnight blue color is the most common. A midnight blue sapphire can provide an almost mysterious significance to an engagement ring, something that catches the eye and holds attention. From a symbolism standpoint, midnight blue sapphires represent serenity, and that’s a fantastic quality in a ring, right?

Rubies are actually sapphires, just the red variety. They symbolize passion and romance. Because they’re sapphires, they are very durable stones, almost as unbreakable as a diamond. Diamonds may be forever but rubies are pretty close to forever as well.

Emeralds are very elegant green gems, and they can range from light green to a very lovely and deep forest green. They symbolize spring and new beginnings. That makes them a great choice for engagement rings, doesn’t it? One thing to keep in mind is that an emerald is one of the most brittle gemstones. If your fiancé is in a physically active, hands-on career, you may want to consider something more durable.

One of the most exciting options, of course, is to use a diamond center stone with surrounding stones that bring color. The important thing, though, is that a ring ought to represent the relationship, and so you need to choose what works for you.

If you’re in the market for an engagement ring is San Diego, reach out. We’ll be very excited to help you. You can also drop by our showroom in La Jolla. However you get in touch, I can promise you that you’ll be glad you did.

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