{"id":6931,"date":"2018-11-09T09:00:11","date_gmt":"2018-11-09T14:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=6931"},"modified":"2018-11-09T13:06:38","modified_gmt":"2018-11-09T18:06:38","slug":"gemstones-as-your-engagement-ring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/gemstones-as-your-engagement-ring\/","title":{"rendered":"GEMSTONES AS YOUR ENGAGEMENT RING?"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Gemstones<\/div>\n

It doesn’t happen that often, but every now and then I have ladies asking me about wearing a gemstone as their engagement ring<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nNow some women are only thinking about using gemstones as the side stones, but there are others who actually want to use a gemstone as the center stone.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Center stone gem?<\/h2>\n

\nTheir engagement ring would be a beautiful colored stone ring (see picture… Guys are usually happy with this, because they don’t have to spend an arm and a leg<\/strong> to get engaged).<\/p>\n

\nBut the real question is:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Do gems make great engagement rings?<\/h2>\n

\nIs there any reason why you have to get<\/em> a diamond?<\/p>\n

\nDiamonds are the norm and last forever, so they have always been the go-to<\/em> when it comes to wedding rings. Diamonds are extremely durable and stand for eternity, purity and love.<\/strong> They are the perfect stone for any engagement ring (they make a strong case). But then…<\/strong><\/p>\n

What about gemstones?<\/h2>\n

\nWon’t gems work as well?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nMaybe… You see, gemstones are not as durable<\/strong> as most would think. Some gems are better than others, like sapphires and rubies,<\/strong> and some are not, like emeralds and tanzanites.<\/strong> So when one considers a gemstone as a solitaire or engagement ring, durability is at the top of the list<\/strong> (among other things).<\/p>\n

Gemstones crack:<\/h2>\n

\nIf the gemstone isn’t durable, it’ll chip, crack, dull up, and show scratches. The edges of that stone will round off and lose its beautiful, crisp clean, knife-edges. The girdles will chip and crack. The stone may even bust totally out of the mounting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Gems also lose their color:<\/h2>\n

\nMany gemstones have been heat-treated to enhance their color<\/strong>. Stones like this will fade over time. Plus, it may be hard to clean it as well because some gemstones can’t even be put in ultrasonic cleaner<\/a>. That’s something to think about…<\/p>\n

\nI’ve even had people inquire about softer gemstones like amethyst, citrine and aquamarine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Here’s my advice:<\/h2>\n

\nDon’t do it!<\/strong> Gemstones are weak and over the course of a lifetime, they just won’t last.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sapphire and rubies, sure…<\/h2>\n

\nIf you simply must have a gemstone instead of a diamond, then there are only two gemstones that I would recommend: sapphire or ruby.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nSapphire and ruby are the next most durable <\/strong>gemstones underneath a diamond. They are a 9 on the Moh’s scale of hardness. Diamond is a 10, but it’s actually 40 times more durable than ruby or sapphire. That’s quite a difference.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nRubies and sapphires are precious stones that are stunning, and more than likely, will last you a lifetime<\/strong>. Granted, they will show signs of wear and tear like I described earlier… (everything other than a diamond will), but just not as quickly as the rest of the gemstone bunch.<\/p>\n

\nDiamonds on the other hand, will look brand new forever<\/strong> (P.S. diamonds are also a gemstone. Some people tend to forget that fact).<\/p>\n

\nI’ve seen some folks put a sapphire in an engagement ring as the center stone, and I’ll have to admit, it looked awesome.<\/strong> The lady then added diamonds in the wedding band and it created a wonderful gemstone and diamond wedding set.<\/p>\n

Do what you like:<\/h2>\n

\nIf you really want to put a gemstone in, then do it.<\/strong> Who cares what tradition<\/strong> says? Who says you can’t wear a gemstone as your solitaire? I say wear it and be proud of it<\/strong>. As long as you know, that it’s not as durable as a diamond, and it may chip or crack (but so can diamonds<\/strong>), and you may have to replace it at some point in your life… If that’s that you want, go for it.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nGemstones add drama, color and pizzazz to any ring.<\/strong> The only downfall is the fact that they’re vulnerable<\/strong>. It would be a sad day to bust your emerald and have to buy a new one. Which brings me to my next great point…<\/p>\n

Make sure you get it insured!<\/h2>\n

\nIf it breaks, you’re covered.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nGranted, it’s still a much better decision to get a diamond as the center<\/strong>, and get your lovely little gemstones as the side stones, but it’s your ring. Just give it a lot of thought before you leap.<\/p>\n

\nGemstones add the color and impact that a lot of people desire<\/strong>. If it was me, I’d desire peace of mind that it would last a lifetime<\/strong>. But it’s your choice<\/strong>. If you choose watermelon tourmaline as your center gemstone, then cherish and enjoy it… It may not last long.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A great alternative:<\/h2>\n

\nAnd… If you truly want a colorful gemstone<\/strong> that will last<\/em>… You might want to look at fancy diamonds<\/strong>. Fancy diamonds are colored diamonds like green<\/strong>, yellow, brown<\/strong>, red, purple<\/strong>, blue and orange<\/strong>. Those are permanent colors, will add personality and variety to your ring and will certainly be one-of-a-kind<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nCheck out these gemstone engagement rings here<\/a>, as well as fancy colored diamonds HERE!<\/a><\/p>\n

\nCheers! :)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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