Gem Stone Engagement Rings

Gem Stone Engagement Rings

In recent years, there’s been an increase in demand for gemstone engagement rings.In our recent poll we did with our followers, more than 70% of the ladies would prefer a colored stone engagement ring than a diamond ring!

More ladies are desiring to own something unique, hence the increase in demand for gemstone engagement rings. Every colored gem is unique , no 2 gem stones are alike! Celebrities are also showing off their colored stone engagement rings! Here are some of our more popular colored stone engagement rings.

Ranking no 1 is the Sapphire! Sapphire is the most popular gemstone. Sapphire engagement rings are the most popular as they have a rating of 9 on the Mohs Scale , making it a durable stone, hence a popular choice for daily wear.

Sapphires comes in a variety of color. Pink sapphire is another favourite choice.

Next on our list are the lovely red rubies!. Rubies engagement rings are simply gorgeous! Rubies, because of their brilliant red hues, are often related to themes concerning the essence and vibrancy of life. The red represents the passion of love!

Lets not forget the beautiful green emerald! Although its a soft stone, there are some who cant resist choosing it as a engagement ring!  Emeralds are said to be the sacred stones of the goddess Venus, whose Godly functions encompassed love, beauty, fertility and prosperity. Hence a perfect stone for engagement ring!

In recent years we also see a trend in special colored gem stones. Here are some of the special stones.

Paraiba Tourmaline – desired for their unique and beautiful color. Paraiba is a rare neon blue to green variety . It’s also the most expensive tourmaline due to the rarity of the stone, it is estimated that for every 10,000 diamond mined, there only 1 paraiba tourmaline!

Another popular stone is the padparadscha sapphire. Padparadscha sapphire is a special variety of gem corundum, featuring a delicate color that is a mixture of pink and orange – a marriage between ruby and yellow sapphire. Padparadscha are very rare, hence making it popular among the couples looking for something very unique.

Another popular stone would be the morganite stone. Morganite is the pink to orange-pink variety of beryl, a mineral that includes emerald and aquamarine. This another popular option for ladies who like the pink hues in the stone!

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