Jul 12

There are a lot of choices that are available in diamond engagement rings, but one may be surprised to find that there are just as many non diamond engagement rings available too. Diamonds have been used since 1477 as the traditional stone to propose marriage, but even still, other gemstones have been just as popular.

art_deco_ring.jpgNon diamond engagement rings became a hit during the 1920’s and continue so till today. Inspired by all that jazz the Art Deco era was one that incorporated bold colored gemstones such as the bright red Ruby and the deep blue Sapphire. Our modern time now still favors these stunning gemstones for non diamond engagement rings. Both Rubies and Sapphires are considered precious gemstones and they also both have characteristics that make them almost as hard as diamonds themselves. Since engagement rings are to be worn for a lifetime, whatever gemstone is considered as the center stone should be a gemstone that is ranked high in “hardness” so that it can survive normal everyday wear.

One thing to keep in mind when choosing non diamond engagement rings is that although the engagement ring features a colored gemstone this doesn’t mean that the wedding ring can’t have diamonds. Diamonds compliment all colored gemstones in a manner that is absolutely breathtaking and can also provide a little of both worlds of bold color and beautiful brilliance. It is also quite possible to find wedding bands that incorporate both colored gemstones with diamonds which will further compliment any gemstone engagement ring further.

Jul 03

Diamonds have been the traditional stones for wedding jewelry, but as with time, traditions change and women are choosing colored gemstones as their choice for center stones in engagement rings and wedding bands. The jewelry market has flourished so that if a women desires a colored gemstones for her wedding jewelry she has many options available to her, especially now that many women to choose to shop online for jewelry.

One of the most popular choices in gemstones for wedding jewelry that are used as alternatives to diamonds is the blue sapphire. Although sapphires occur in a rainbow of colors, it is the deep blue sapphire that are the most popular choice. In fact, sapphires stand along four other gemstones as the most valuable gemstones because of its many characteristics. For instance, the hardness of this gemstone and the many legends behind it make the sapphire famous.

Although sapphires can be used as alternatives to diamonds in wedding jewelry, they are also the gemstone that is recommended for the 5th, 23rd, and 45th wedding anniversary.This gemstone has inspired many online jewelers to stock the most gorgeous anniversary bands for him and her that have a combination of diamonds and blue sapphires. The look that is created by the deep blue of the sapphire and the brilliance of diamonds is one that will absolutely take your breath away; which may be why this beautiful gemstone is not only used for one anniversary mile mark, but for three.