Gemstone engagement rings

Gemstone engagement rings other than diamond are certainly not unheard of but are relatively uncommon in the United States. They are much more common in other parts of the world including Europe. The gemstones used in engagement rings are usually those that are considered precious this includes: ruby, sapphire and emeralds.

The disadvantage of using emeralds within an engagement ring is their proneness to damage. Ruby and sapphire are not only beautiful stones, but their physical properties lend themselves to use in engagement rings that are worn all the time because they are both hard and durable. Next to diamond, ruby and sapphire are the most hard substance in creation and for that reason alone merit their inclusion in gemstone engagement rings.

Gemstones in engagement rings are cut in all shapes and have an infinite amount of faceting patterns available. The reason for this is that in gemstones (other than diamond) lapidary skill is tested by how color is enhanced. Diamond cutting is primarily a mathematical proposition because the primary interest is in maximizing the internal reflection of light. With colored stones, the lapidary goal is to increase color and this has fewer dependants on mathematical precision, and more toward its orientation of the proper axis to reflect the light.

You may want to create jewelry for it's meaning, and for that reason use a particular gemstone. Reveiw the gemstone chart for the biblical symbolism of gemstones. Then contact us to discuss your design idea.