| Not every couple choose a diamond engagement | | | | more appropriate symbolism than others. Rubies |
| ring. While some don’t like the thought of the | | | | are thought to promote love and open up the |
| potential of conflict diamonds, others are mindful | | | | heart. Aquamarine allows a viewpoint filled with |
| of their budget or the economy, and for some, it | | | | love in a difficult situation. Tanzanite will open and |
| just comes down to personal taste. When | | | | uplift the heart. |
| selecting an engagement ring sans diamond there | | | | Pearls are said to be great for creativity, and |
| are many different options. | | | | topaz for minimising worries and mood swings. |
| Firstly there is the gemstone engagement ring. | | | | Sapphires will provide you with mental clarity. |
| There is an enormous range of semi- precious | | | | While some couples may select a birthstone as a |
| gems that are ideal as engagement rings. Popular | | | | gem, others may opt to select the stone for the |
| choices include emeralds, sapphires (don’t | | | | month they became engaged, or the month they |
| forget Nicole Richie had a gorgeous pink sapphire | | | | are planning to marry in. |
| engagement ring), rubies, and tanzanite. | | | | When selecting a semi-precious gem it is still |
| Other choices include garnets, topaz, amethyst, | | | | important to check the stone’s quality. Does |
| peridot, aquamarine, citrine, opals, and even pearls. | | | | it have imperfections, what is the cut, color, and |
| Apart from opals and pearls, which do require | | | | carats? If you have an unusually active lifestyle or |
| some extra care in day to day activities, | | | | heavy job, it may be worthwhile mentioning this |
| gemstone engagement rings are all going to be | | | | to the jeweller. Some gemstones may be more |
| sturdy enough to last the passage of time. If in | | | | appropriate than others in this sort of scenario. |
| doubt, think about all the antique rings you see | | | | Secondly, there are other options such as Celtic |
| set with semi- precious gems that are still in | | | | patterned engagement rings, braided engagement |
| pristine condition after 50 or 100 years. | | | | rings, and other worked rings such as the paisley |
| Colorful gems allow for a lot of extra visual appeal | | | | designed engagement ring. |
| and may suit the girl who especially loves and | | | | Celtic engagement rings can be ideal for the |
| wears one color. Gems can also be selected for | | | | couple looking for the ultimate in symbolism. The |
| their particular meanings, qualities, and the months | | | | various knots, swirls, lines and crosses, all have |
| they are assigned to. | | | | unique meanings, and make for individual |
| From a love point of view, some gems have | | | | statements of love. |