The Laings Journal
Coloured gemstones are a beautiful way to add some colour to your engagement ring – diamonds aren’t the only option!
Whether it’s red, blue, yellow or green stunning coloured gemstones are a way to express your individual style. They add a touch of personality to your bridal set, adding a unique element to your engagement ring. Although coloured gemstones in engagement rings isn’t a new trend, over 200 years ago Napoleon Bonaparte proposed with a stunning sapphire ring, it is however a trend that has seen a revival in recent years with brides-to-be looking for something which truly reflects their individuality. After all every love story is a colourful one, so why shouldn’t your engagement ring be!
When it comes to picking a gemstone to include in an engagement ring it’s important to think about the style. It’s one that you’ll be wearing for years to come and gemstone designs can perfectly marry the contemporary with the timeless. As well as colour you have to think about how often you’ll be wearing the ring, the stone should be a durable one that can stand up to everyday wear.
Check out our top gemstone engagement rings…
TSAVORITE
Tsavorite is variety of the garnet and is often thought of as an alternative to emerald. It’s a more durable gem that can better stand-up to everyday wear with fewer inclusions and a higher resistance to breakage. It also reflects the light more brilliantly than emeralds due to its faceting structure and a beautiful, bright green hue is captured perfectly. Its enchanting glow is also said to help you to see the inner beauty in yourself and others.
This 18CT WHITE GOLD 1.62CT TSAVORITE AND DIAMOND RING is a wonderfully unique engagement ring. The magnificent oval cut gem is surrounded by a halo of diamonds to emphasis its spectacular colour and for a glittering finish more diamonds adorn the shoulder of the white gold band.
RUBY
The deep red of a ruby is the colour of love and it really is a romantic gemstone. In ancient times it was thought to bring love, good health and prosperity and in ancient Sanskrit ruby translates as the “king of precious stones”. Also bear in mind that anyone with a July birthday is lucky enough to have ruby as their birthstone, making it an ideal choice for anyone born in this month. On top of this it’s also an extremely durable stone that will last a lifetime.
Diamonds mean forever and rubies represent love – a perfect combination for an engagement ring! The 18CT WHITE GOLD 0.87CT OVAL CUT RUBY AND DIAMOND RING features both with a gorgeous ruby surrounded by an intricate diamond cluster, creating a wonderful and eye-catching look.
SAPPHIRE
Sapphires are one of the most popular choices when it comes to gemstone engagement rings (we’ve all seen Kate Middleton’s amazing ring)! In the Middle Ages they were said to attract heavenly blessings and today they could be your ‘something blue’ on your wedding day and forevermore. Again, they are a really durable stone with a good hardness rating that means they won’t easily break, chip or damage.
The 18CT WHITE GOLD 1.72CT SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING is a gorgeous way to capture the regal look. The beautiful sapphire at the centre is framed by glittering trapeze diamonds, creating a twist on the trilogy style, a design which reflects your past, present, future together as a couple.
YELLOW DIAMOND
A yellow diamond is a unique way to add a twist to a traditional diamond ring, whilst retaining the sentiment of the eternal gem. A favourite of glamourous Hollywood stars the vibrant yellow colour is playful and optimistic, it’s the colour of sunshine! Known as a ‘fancy’ colour it is found naturally and as diamonds are the hardest gemstone the durability of your gem isn’t compromised.
Capture some Hollywood charm with the 18CT WHITE GOLD 0.71CT OVAL YELLOW DIAMOND RING. The stunning yellow stone is surrounded by a halo of diamonds, with open diamond-set shoulders showcasing the unique gem and creating a sparkling style. Supremely stylish, this is a truly glamorous ring.
View Laings Coloured Gemstones Online
Thank you for taking the time to read about our coloured gemstones that are perfect for engagement rings! Follow our latest news on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest, or if you have any questions please pop us an email at [email protected].
Laings