They say that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but recently many
potential brides, and indeed potential grooms, are turning to non-diamond
engagement rings. There’s something
quite unique about an engagement ring which doesn’t have a diamond, and is
often purchased to reflect the bride-to-be’s personality and
individuality. If you’re looking for an
engagement ring, or thinking of asking someone to be your wife, take your time
to consider the non-diamond engagement ring options from your local independent jeweller.
Beautiful Blue: Sapphire
Probably the most famous non-diamond engagement ring in the world is
that of Kate Middleton. That beautiful
blue sapphire stone, encircled with diamonds which add accents rather than
starring as the main attraction, the heirloom ring of Princess Diana really
stands out from the crowd. The shocking
blue colour of a sapphire will always draw the eye, ranging from light cyan to
dark, deep shades of blue and even purplish tones. And the blue stone can always be your future
wife’s ‘something blue’ on the wedding day too!
If you’ve got an heirloom sapphire ring of your own which has maybe seen
better days but you would love your loved-one to wear as an engagement ring,
ask your local jeweller about restoring the ring and its stones
to its former glory.
Pretty in Pink: Morganite
Morganite is an extremely romantic alternative to a diamond. A pretty shade of pink, when set in a rose
gold band morganite makes for a feminine ring to complement any blushing bride. This gemstone should be worn in as large a
size as possible, as it’s only in a large format that the beautiful colour of
this stone comes into its own – and every girl knows that size matters when it
comes to engagement rings! If this
unusual ring and a rose gold band take your fancy, your local jeweller will be able custom make a morganite ring
for you.
The Colour of Royalty:
Amethyst
Amethyst, a type of purple quartz, is an extremely popular choice for
non-diamond engagement rings. Purple is
traditionally the colour of royalty, so if your soon-to-be-fiancée is your
princess, then show her with an amethyst engagement ring. Amethyst is traditionally the birthstone of
those born in February, and using a birthstone as part of an engagement ring is
an incredibly thoughtful way of showing your loved one that you care. Your local jewellery shop will stock a range of birthstone rings
for you to choose from. There is also an
‘amethyst’ gemstone known as green amethyst, which, although technically cannot
be classed as an amethyst as it is not a quartz, it is a beautiful green stone
known by gemologists as prasiolite. This stone works wonderfully when set in a
white gold band, and still gives a flash of colour on the hand but in a subtle
fashion.
Thinking
of a Non-Diamond Engagement Ring? Don’t
Forget the Advice of Your Local
Independent Jeweller!
One thing to bear in mind when choosing a
non-diamond engagement ring is the fact that some stones do not stand up to
every day wear and tear as a diamond would, or may not be so suitable for a
central ring setting; for example, topaz is a very strong stone but can lose
its lustre, and whilst pearls are beautiful, they are not always suitable as
the main stone in an engagement ring setting as their organic nature means that
they are not normally perfectly shaped.
Ask your local independent jeweller for their advice on non-diamond engagement rings:
not only will you find advice and inspiration in your local
jewellery shop, but you might just find that special
something which is completely different, but brilliant.
