{"id":349875,"date":"2021-01-28T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/?p=349875"},"modified":"2024-08-14T16:16:11","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T20:16:11","slug":"colored-gemstone-engagement-rings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/colored-gemstone-engagement-rings\/","title":{"rendered":"Colorful Gemstones Are a Brilliant Choice for Engagement Rings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Natalie Barney yellow beryl and white sapphire ring, 2018<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re contemplating an engagement ring<\/a> with a center stone other than a diamond<\/a>, it\u2019s probably because your sense of style leans toward the unexpected. Perhaps, too, you\u2019re someone who adores color. While a white diamond<\/a> can feel cool and sophisticated, colored gemstones are vibrant<\/a> \u2014 bursting with warmth and character \u2014 and imbued with symbolic significance, transforming the ring into an eloquent, multilayered expression of love and commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Paolo<\/a>
Paolo Costagli pink sapphire and diamond ring, 2018<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

A practical concern that all those shopping for non-diamond engagement rings should strongly consider is hardness \u2014 in other words, resistance to damage. One of the reasons that diamonds are the go-to engagement ring stone is that they\u2019re the hardest gem in existence<\/a>, with a rating of 10 on the Mohs scale<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep that in mind as you peruse the alternative engagement ring stones presented in this guide. Once you decide which gem you want to focus on, the next step is to make a few apples-to-apples comparisons with regard to color, clarity, cut<\/a> and carat weight<\/a> (as you would for diamonds, which use the 4Cs grading system<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work with a jeweler you trust, someone who is proficient in the nuances of the colored gemstone you seek, to ensure you land on a choice that\u2019s worthy of your investment \u2014 and an enduring token of your affection. <\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Hancocks<\/a>
Hancocks Colombian emerald and diamond ring, 2020<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

As with all important gemstone purchases, your colored stone of choice should be accompanied by a grading report from a reputable gemological laboratory that verifies its authenticity and indicates whether any enhancements were made to improve its appearance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, you\u2019ll find a review of some of the most popular stones for engagement rings, as well as expert advice on choosing a great one. But beauty is subjective. Pay attention to a few key basics, and you can feel free to buy whatever makes your heart flutter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sapphire \u2014 Classic & Regal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\"Natalie<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Natalie<\/figure>\n
Natalie Barney Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, 2018<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sapphires<\/a> are members of the corundum mineral family, with a Mohs scale number of 9. They come in every color of the rainbow, but blue ones are the most common. They\u2019re also engagement-ring favorites, symbolizing fidelity and truth, not to mention providing that requisite \u201csomething blue\u201d for the bride\u2019s wedding day ensemble. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most famous blue sapphire engagement ring<\/a> has to be the Garrard<\/a> stunner that the late Princess Diana picked out in 1981, with its halo of diamonds surrounding the center stone. It now graces the finger of the Duchess of Cambridge<\/a> (the former Kate Middleton) and sparked renewed interest in sapphire rings when Prince William proposed to her with it in 2010. A full decade later, a younger generation is newly besotted with the famous jewel, thanks to the hit Netflix series The Crown<\/em><\/a>, which includes a Princess Diana plot line in season four.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Sapphire and diamond ring, ca. 1960, offered by Kleanthous<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

If you\u2019re seeking a stone fit for royalty<\/a>, pay close attention to origin. \u201cKashmir sapphires<\/a> sit atop the throne of the sapphire kingdom for their unique color and scintillation unlike any other,\u201d says Sumeet Chordia, of New York City\u2013based RAF Jewels<\/a>. The velvety-blue Kashmir variety is also extremely rare, especially since the mine is no longer producing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other premium sources are Burma (also called Myanmar), known for sapphires of a rich royal blue, and Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon), which produces gems in the highly sought-after shade of cornflower blue, \u00e0 la Princess Diana\u2019s ring. Good sapphires also come from Madagascar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sapphire prices, Chordia notes, vary greatly depending on the origin of the stone. So, if you\u2019re investing in one of significant size and quality that purportedly hails from a prestigious source, it\u2019s best to have that confirmed by more than one laboratory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ruby \u2014 Rare & Romantic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Burmese<\/a>
Burmese ruby and diamond ring, ca. 2000, offered by the Blue Paisley Fox<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Magnificent red stones for the most passionate of lovers, rubies<\/a>, like sapphires, belong to the corundum family<\/a>. Large rubies with exceptional color and clarity also have the distinction of being rarer, and more costly, than comparable diamonds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The majority of rubies come from Burma and Mozambique. Go with the former if your budget permits: \u201cTheir unique appearance, legacy and rarity, combined with global demand, have propelled them to the most expensive colored gemstones in the world,\u201d says Chordia. <\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Garrard<\/a>
Garrard pigeon’s blood ruby and diamond ring, 21st century, offered by RAF Jewels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

A ruby billed as \u201cno heat\u201d is a natural wonder. Heat treatment of rubies, conducted to intensify their color, is a common \u2014 and widely accepted \u2014 practice, even at the highest end of the market. And it will not affect the value or durability of your stone, states Reshma Kothari, of Roshe Jewels<\/a>, in San Dimas, California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing a ruby can be a little like choosing a red lipstick. The truest, most vivid reds are fiery, skewing slightly orange. Other shades are deeper, with blue undertones, for a pinker, raspberry color. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor a more contemporary and modern look, opt for the ruby to be set in white gold<\/a>, and for a more antique<\/a> or vintage<\/a> look, have the ruby set in yellow<\/a> or rose gold<\/a>,\u201d Kothari says. \u201cThe white gold will pull the coolness from the color, while the yellow and rose will bring out its warmth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Emerald \u2014 Sophisticated & Glamorous<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond ring, ca. 1920, offered by Berganza<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve seen extravagant emerald jewelry<\/a> on the red carpet, but why might you select this stone for your engagement ring? For starters, you\u2019d be in good company: Emeralds graced the engagement rings of style icons Wallis Simpson and Jackie Kennedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New York\u2013based jewelry designer Nina Runsdorf<\/a>, whose mother and grandmother both had emerald engagement rings<\/a>, adds that the stone\u2019s color might appeal to those with an affinity for nature<\/a>. \u201cMy parents left the city when I was 14 and raised us on a farm in upstate New York, so my mother\u2019s love of nature was very strong,\u201d she says. \u201cI think emeralds reminded her of the wild grass and trees.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Nina<\/a>
Nina Runsdorf Colombian emerald and diamond ring, 2018<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Emeralds, which belong to the beryl family<\/a> of minerals, have a Mohs scale rating of 7.5 to 8 \u2014 soft enough for many jewelers to caution against its use in a jewel designed for everyday wear. The stones most certainly can chip or crack, even while being set in a ring by a professional. Nevertheless, says Runsdorf, \u201cmy opinion is always, \u2018Nothing\u2019s too precious to wear.\u2019 Insure the stone, and enjoy it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do have your heart set on an emerald, be prepared to accept standards of clarity and light refraction that differ from those for other stones: All emeralds have visible inclusions and imperfections. For that reason, clarity-enhancing fillers are often used to improve their appearance. Some top-drawer dealers accept only emeralds treated with natural fillers (oil, wax, Canada balsam or cedarwood oil), versus man-made polymer fillers. <\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Zambian<\/a>
Zambian emerald and diamond ring, 2019, offered by Royaal Stones Ltd<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Still, that verdant color, and the cachet of wielding a stone beloved and worn by so many queens and princesses (hello, Cleopatra!), might well seduce you, regardless of the caveats. Colombian emeralds are the finest, although plenty of good material comes from mines in Ethiopia, Zambia and Brazil. Go with an emerald cut<\/a> \u2014 because of its long linear facets, experts say, this shape is best for displaying the gem’s extraordinary color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aquamarine \u2014 Serene & Luminous<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Paolo<\/a>
Paolo Costagli aquamarine and diamond ring, 2018<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Like emeralds, aquamarines<\/a> are members of the beryl family. Endowed with a dreamy blue hue that evokes the sea<\/a>, the stone symbolizes courage, clarity and communication, making it ideal for marking the start of a harmonious union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look for an evenly distributed saturation of color and a cut that shows it off. \u201cWith aquamarine, the best shapes are emerald and oval cuts<\/a>, which maximize an even amount of color throughout the stone,\u201d says Roshni Kothari, cofounder of Roshe Jewels alongside her sister Reshma. \u201cThe color of the aquamarine can also be boosted by a cut that has higher crowns and deeper pavilions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Tiffany<\/a>
Tiffany & Co. aquamarine and diamond ring, ca. 1950, offered by Berganza<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Small stones tend to be paler in hue. The deepest colors (think of a swimming pool in one of those Slim Aarons photographs<\/a>) are most gloriously displayed in gems of five or more carats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most prized aquamarine is the Santa Maria variety, named for the Santa Maria de Itabira mine, in Menas Gerais, Brazil, where stones of this deeply saturated blue were first discovered. Brazil, indeed, is the source of many of the world\u2019s finest aquas, but that should not discourage you from considering stones from other regions. In this case, the premium you pay for origin is not worth it, say experts. Quite a few dealers who sell aquas are impressed by the material coming out of Argentina, Pakistan and Afghanistan, in addition to Brazil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Morganite \u2014 Pretty in Pink<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\"Morganite<\/a>
Morganite and diamond ring, 2020, offered by Five Star Jewelry<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Think of it as pink beryl \u2014 more blush or peachy than bubblegum in hue \u2014 with a fancy name. Morganite<\/a> was discovered in 1910 by Tiffany & Co.<\/a> gemologist Frederick Kunz (of kunzite<\/a> fame), who named the stone after his friend J.P. Morgan, the famous New York financier and gem enthusiast. <\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Morganite<\/a>
Morganite and diamond ring, 2017, offered by Roshe Jewels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Fast-forward 110 years, and morganite has become an attractive alternative stone for engagement rings. According to the Knot<\/a>, which conducts a Jewelry & Engagement Study every two years, the gem popped up as a leading non-diamond choice in both 2017 and 2019. Its popularity owes to the public\u2019s fascination with pink diamonds<\/a> \u2014 a devastatingly gorgeous but costly choice<\/a> \u2014 over the past 20 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMorganite is the pink option for women who otherwise would have considered [laboratory-created] moissanite instead of a white diamond,\u201d says Severine Ferrari, founder of Engagement 101<\/a>. \u201cPink sapphires<\/a> in the lighter hues similar to morganite are pretty rare, diamonds even more so, which makes neither easy to find in the desired price point and color.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, although morganite is humbler than the other gemstones mentioned here, it\u2019s perfect for \u201cthinking pink\u201d on a modest budget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deeper orangey-pink colors manifest in larger stones, and if morganites are not as clear and sparkly as diamonds, they usually offer better clarity than emeralds. Trendy cuts<\/a> like pear<\/a>, oval<\/a> and cushion<\/a> are plentiful, and rose gold<\/a> is a divine choice for the setting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re contemplating an engagement ring with a center stone other than a diamond, it\u2019s probably because your sense of style leans toward the unexpected. Perhaps, too, you\u2019re someone who adores color. 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Amy Elliott is a freelance writer who specializes in fine jewelry. A lively presence in the editorial community for more than two decades, she has held senior staff positions at the Knot<\/em>, Brides<\/em> and Lucky<\/em> magazines, was the engagement rings expert at About.com and currently writes jewelry stories for an array of print and online media, including JCK<\/em> (where she is a contributing editor), the Zing Report<\/em> and the New York Times<\/em>. 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