When choosing gemstones for engagement rings, diamonds are often seen as a symbol of love because of their hardness and brilliance. However, in addition to diamonds, other gemstones such as rubies, sapphires and emeralds are also excellent choices for expressing emotions because of their unique colors and rarity. When choosing, in addition to considering the type and quality of the gemstone, you should also consider the overall design of the ring, including the metal material, the setting method, and whether it contains personalized elements such as engraving or special patterns. Ultimately, an engagement ring should be a testimony to the emotions of both parties and a beautiful expectation for a future life together.
Diamond
1. Diamond Diamond is the king of the jewelry world, with super high value and status. Why is it so awesome? Because it is a single crystal composed of carbon elements formed under high pressure and high temperature conditions deep in the earth. The formation conditions are so harsh, so the output is very scarce. It is also the hardest natural substance known in the world, 58 times harder than any other substance! Diamonds are generally colorless crystals with super refractive properties, which can reflect colorful luster.
Diamonds are usually colorless, but sometimes there are some with some color, such as yellow diamonds and pink diamonds, which are rarer and more valuable. Let's say that for the same size diamond, a colorless diamond may be worth 100,000, while a pink diamond may be worth millions. If a big star wears a big pink diamond on the red carpet, it will definitely be the focus of the whole audience.
Colored Diamonds
2. Fancy Colored Diamonds
Fancy colored diamonds have a very high status in the jewelry industry and are definitely top luxury goods. Why are they so precious? Because the formation of natural colored diamonds is not easy. Different colors appear during the formation of diamonds due to different chemical trace elements and deformation of the internal crystal structure. And there may be only one colored diamond for every 100,000 gem-grade diamonds produced, which is a shockingly low probability.
There are so many colors of colored diamonds, red, yellow, blue, green, etc. The brighter the color, the higher the value of the diamond. For example, the price of a bright red diamond is so high that most people dare not even think about it. If you compare colored diamonds with ordinary white diamonds, their values are not of the same level, just like the difference between luxury cars and ordinary cars.
Emerald
3. Emerald
Emerald is known as the "King of Emeralds", and its value is quite high. It is the most valuable variety of beryl. The formation of emeralds has a lot to do with the geological environment, and such beautiful gems can only be produced under specific conditions.
The most precious color of emerald is blue-green to pure green, with super high color saturation, which is particularly charming. If the color is lighter, it is green beryl, which is less valuable than emerald. We can imagine that wearing an emerald necklace to a dinner party is definitely the most dazzling presence in the whole venue, and others can tell at a glance that it is a high-end product.
Ruby
4. Ruby
Ruby is a big boss among colored gemstones. Its main component is aluminum oxide, and it is named because it is red. The value of ruby is high because it has the highest price per carat among all colored gemstones.
Rubies are usually red, and the redder and brighter the color, the better. If you have a big and red ruby ring, you will be very proud to wear it out. Compared with other colored gemstones, rubies are like superstars among stars, and they are particularly eye-catching.
Sapphire
V. Sapphire
Sapphire is also a very powerful character. The name "sapphire" does not only refer to blue corundum, but also various colored sapphires. The formation of sapphires is also unique, and can only be produced under specific geological conditions.
Sapphires come in various colors such as blue, purple, green, and yellow. Among them, blue sapphires are more classic, and colored sapphires are more special. For example, if there is a pink sapphire, it will definitely attract people's attention. Compared with rubies, sapphires are like gentle princesses, each with its own beauty.
Jade
VI. Jade
Jade has a high status in jewelry. It is divided into nephrite, jadeite, and green diopside in some cases. Common jadeite belongs to jadeite, and Hetian jade, Xiuyan jade, etc. belong to nephrite. The value of jade is related to its color, clarity and texture.
Green is generally the most precious color in jade. Translucent clarity and fine texture will greatly increase the value of jade. Just like a good piece of jade, with emerald green color, high transparency and fine texture, the price must be not cheap. If compared with ordinary stones, the difference is huge.
Pearl
Seventh, Pearl
Pearl is also a very attractive jewelry. It is a mineral bead containing calcium carbonate produced by the endocrine function of shellfish. The formation of pearls is magical and is the result of the efforts of shellfish.
Pearls include freshwater pearls and seawater pearls, and the colors are white, red, yellow, dark and variegated, mostly white. Round pearls are more popular. If you have a big and round white pearl necklace, it will be particularly elegant to wear. Compared with diamonds, pearls are more gentle and feminine.
Zircon
Eighth, Zircon
Zircon also has its unique value in jewelry. It is a natural gemstone with a refractive index second only to diamond and a high dispersion value. This makes it look very similar to diamond and is a good substitute for diamond.
When zircon is colorless and transparent, it looks especially like diamond, but the price is much cheaper than diamond. If the budget is not enough to buy diamonds, it is also good to buy a zircon, which looks beautiful. Compared with diamonds, some differences can still be seen, but zircon is also very shiny when viewed alone.
Tourmaline
9. Tourmaline
Tourmaline is also very distinctive in the jewelry industry. It is a type of tourmaline that reaches jewelry grade. Because of its complex composition, the color is also complex and varied.
There are many colors of tourmaline. Iron-rich tourmaline is black and green; magnesium-rich tourmaline is yellow or brown; lithium-manganese-cesium tourmaline is rose red, pink, red or blue; chromium-rich tourmaline is dark green. Among them, azure blue and bright rose red tourmaline are top-grade. If there is a tourmaline bracelet, tourmalines of various colors together are particularly beautiful. Compared with other gemstones, tourmaline is more colorful.
Spinel
10. Spinel
Spinel also has its unique features. It is a mineral composed of magnesium aluminum oxide, and because it contains different elements, it has different colors.
Spinel has many colors. Magnesium spinel is between red, blue, green, brown or colorless; zinc spinel is dark green; iron spinel is black, etc. If you have a beautiful red spinel, it looks very similar to ruby, but the price may not be as high as ruby. Compare it with ruby, you can find the difference between them.
Morganite
11. Morganite
Morganite is very charming. It is a beryl with a color between pink and orange pink. It is a sister gem of emerald and aquamarine, exuding a pure, sweet and soft light.
The color of Morganite is very gentle, and it makes people like it. Its value is not low. If you have a pair of Morganite earrings, it will definitely be very sweet to wear. Compared with other gems, Morganite is more girly.
Topaz
12. Topaz
Topaz also has a certain status in jewelry. In mineralogy, it is also called topaz or citrine. It is highly transparent and hard, has good reflective effect and beautiful color.
Topaz is generally blue, yellow and other colors. The Braganza diamond (1640 carats) on the Portuguese crown in the 17th century was once considered the largest diamond, but it has now been confirmed to be a colorless topaz. This shows that topaz can also be very large and spectacular. Compared with other gemstones, topaz is more low-key, but also very beautiful.
Garnet
13. Garnet
Garnet is also very distinctive. Its Latin meaning is "pomegranate", which refers to a color similar to red. It has been used as a gem and grinding material since the Bronze Age.
The color of garnet is mostly red, but there are other colors. The ancient Egyptian pharaohs would wear necklaces decorated with red garnets, which shows that garnets were very popular in ancient times. Compared with other gemstones, garnets have a more historical sense.
Aquamarine
14. Aquamarine
Aquamarine is very charming. Its name comes from the Latin word for sea water, and it has the color of the sea.
The best quality of aquamarine is high purity and clear transparency, showing a blue-green blue hue. If you have an aquamarine pendant, it looks like you are wearing the sea on your body. Compared with sapphire, aquamarine is more refreshing.
Amber
15. Amber
Amber is a very special jewelry. It is a time capsule of nature, containing the remains of earth creatures millions of years ago.
Amber has many colors, the most common ones are yellow and brown. Amber containing insects, lizards and other inclusions is particularly precious and can help scientists study ancient ecosystems. Compared with other gemstones, amber has more stories.
Moss Agate Engagement Ring
Agate is also very distinctive. It is a kind of chalcedony mineral, usually in irregular blocks.
Agate has many colors, including red, orange-red to dark red, milky white, grayish white, etc. The best ones are hard, red and transparent. If you have an agate bracelet, the patterns of various colors are very beautiful. Compared with other gemstones, agate is more down-to-earth.
Turquoise
Turquoise is also a very good jewelry. It is a high-quality jade material, and the color varies due to the different elements it contains.
Turquoise is mostly sky blue, light blue, green blue, green or moss white with green. If you have a turquoise ring, the color is very fresh. Compared with other gemstones, turquoise is more ethnic.
In the world of jewelry, every gem is a gift from nature, carrying the precipitation of years and endless beauty. Whether it is a dazzling diamond or a mysterious amber, they all tell the legendary story of nature with their unique charm. Let us feel the magic of nature and appreciate the endless charm of jewelry in this colorful jewelry world.
