Continuing our list of Gemstones for Guys we give you Number 12...
12) Green Tourmaline
Tourmalines are wonderful Gemstones that have Deep Rich Greens that just reek of manliness!
Tourmaline is the official Birthstone for October, but most people associate the October Birthstone with the PINK color! Pink Tourmaline is what everybody thinks of. Most don't even know that you can get Tourmalines in different colors. I advise Green Tourmaline as a great alternative to Pink. (Most guys wouldn't be caught dead wearing Pink!) Deep Forest Greens are full of Zest and Charisma. You'll just love the outdoor hues!
13) Black Opal
(See Picture: #13) (It actually looks Blue!) Black Opal is an awesome look for a Man's Ring! Black Opal is not only beautiful and full of life and colors and drama, but it comes in all sorts of Blacks, Greens, Oranges and Blues. Deep Tones, Vibrant Colors, a Kaleidoscope of ever changing light! The only sad thing is, Opals are very fragile and can shatter easily. You have to be careful wearing this stone. Watch where you smack that thing!
14) Cameo
Cameos are great stones that have been around forever. Generations of men have worn Cameos and passed them down through out the years. Way back in the times, Cameos were used in Class Rings. Cameos are flat stones with raised Carvings on them. These carvings are normally of People, Designs or Beautiful Scenes. It's no wonder why Cameos have stood the test of time. Cameos not only make a stunning statement, but awesome Jewelry as well!
15) Agate
Agate is a Rock from the family of Gemstones known as Chalcedony. Agates have a rich marbled look with parallel growth bands that are polished to perfection. Agates come in an assortment of colors, shapes, shades and designs and has been mined since the 14th Century! You'll never tire of looking at Agates, they are always different and always striking!
16) Diamonds
Yes, Diamonds are considered a Gemstone! Who could forget Diamond?
Diamond is the most popular stone for men to wear because not only is it the official stone for the Wedding Band, but Diamonds also compliment all other Men's Rings. Rings with Sapphire and Onyx and Citrine normally have Diamonds in them as well! (See Picture for examples!)
Small Diamonds in the mountings will add beauty and sparkle to any Gemstone, and any Ring! The only reason I stick them down on the bottom of the list is because most Men will only wear Diamonds in small quantities. It's rare to find a Man wearing a Ring with a large Diamond in the center! Usually it's the Woman that will show off the Large Diamond Masterpieces!
17) Black Diamond
Following right on the heels of White Diamonds, we have Black Diamonds. Black Diamonds are Diamonds that are black and are becoming more popular as we speak. They are great stones for Men's Rings because they give you that awesome Black and Gold look, and are very durable. In fact, Diamond is the most durable Gemstone on the face of the Earth! Black Diamonds are easy to set, easy to clean and look stunning in Yellow Gold. Check out the Local Jewelry Stores and I'm sure you'll find some Black Diamonds bringing new Bold Styles to Men's fashion!
18) Turquoise
This Gemstone has been around forever and ever because of it's Blues and Blacks and Rich Green Tones. These Polished Stones resemble the great vivid Color of a Tropical Ocean. Abundant and rather inexpensive, you'll often find Turquoise in all styles of Sterling Silver.
Besides the 18 Gemstones listed, there are also a couple other items that are common and popular in Men's Rings:
Enamel
Enameled Jewelry is always a great look. You'll often find Black Enamel found in Rings such as: Class Rings, College Rings, Masonic Rings and Sports Rings! The Enameling is painted into the deep carvings of the Ring to bring out the edges and make the etching pop! The contrast that the black brings to the ring, makes any engraving, lettering, or design stand out and be noticed. You can also find Men's Wedding Bands with Black Enameling in them as well. Long Sharp Black Lines make a bold statement! The only downside to Enameling is that eventually the Enamel will fade away. Not to worry, it only takes minutes for any Jeweler to re-enamel your Ring to make the Light Black a lovely Dark Black again!
And Finally, the last common item found in Men's Rings:
Coins
Can't forget Coins! Men just love to wear Coins. Any Coins, Liberty Coins, Chinese Coins, Medallion Coins from Pirate Ships, you name it. Panda Coins, Buffalo Coins, American Eagle Gold Coins, they all look good! Coin Jewelry is sharp and distinct and when you think about it, who doesn't like to be drenched in money?
There you have it. 18 of the Best Gemstones for Guys to wear! Most Men's Gemstones are Common and Inexpensive, which just makes them all the more awesome! Enjoy the Colors, enjoy the Gemstones, but most of all, enjoy the Jewelry!
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