If you are looking to create the ultimate engagement ring and are thinking about gemstones, there are quite a few to choose from; indeed, any gemstone can be inserted into an engagement ring.
Of course, diamonds are traditionally connected to engagement and marriage, yet many couples opt to move away from this custom and choose another gemstone for the engagement ring.
Here are the top 5 precious stones that are used to create custom engagement rings.
- Diamonds – Still the most popular gemstone for engagement rings, thanks largely to an extremely successful advertising campaign by De Beers in the 1940s, which brought us the saying, ‘Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.’ Colored diamonds are growing in popularity, especially pink stones, as this is regarded as a romantic color. Diamonds come in many colors, including black. When you approach a custom jeweler, they can access the best value gemstones at trade prices. You need to set yourself a budget for the project, and that would include the cost of acquiring the raw stones and having them cut.
- Emeralds – Fancy or vivid green emeralds are very appealing; many women are in love with the color green, and a fancy emerald with a Marquess Cut makes for a stunning design. A central emerald in a halo setting, with either diamonds or sapphires, would be a great choice for the girl who is in love with emeralds.
- Aquamarine – You can find an aquamarine loose stone for sale online from a custom jeweler, a professional who can design and hand-craft the perfect aquamarine engagement ring. Colors range from pale blue to light green, and this gemstone is found in abundance and is cheaper than emeralds. Natural true blue aquamarine is very expensive, and color is the most important factor when grading this gemstone.
- Rubies – Deep red rubies have always been sought after and the best are blood-red or pigeon-red stones that are found in Myanmar and parts of Thailand and Cambodia. The ruby has always had a connection with romantic love. The best way to acquire a top-quality ruby in uncut form is to approach a custom jeweler.
- Sapphires – Blue is a favorite color for many women and a sapphire engagement ring can be created by a custom jeweler. Much like diamonds, sapphires are graded according to the 4C system: color, clarity, cut, and carat. Sapphires can be combined with other gemstones to create an engagement ring that is truly unique. There’s no better time to commission bespoke jewelry than an engagement, when two people make a lifetime promise to each other. In many ways, the ring is a symbol of the relationship, and it should therefore be a one-off.
Whatever gemstone is your favorite, you can acquire uncut stones and have a professional jewelry maker hand-craft the ring according to your specifications.
From the initial design stage to presenting the finished item, the entire process can be carried out online, which is very convenient.