Green and Blue Gemstone Engagement Rings- Why You MUST Have One!
You’re shopping for an engagement ring, but right now you’re majorly conflicted. You don’t want to diss the diamond, but those lustrous green emeralds and regal blue sapphires- they’re unbelievable.
Seriously, go for it! When it comes to the one you love, don’t let tradition hold you back! When Lady Diana Spencer presented her blue sapphire engagement ring to the world in 1981, her future in-laws weren’t amused- or so the story goes.
Say what? Well, apparently they wanted her to have something custom-made, but the future ‘people’s princess’ picked the stunning ring out of a jeweler’s catalog, where anyone else could get something similar- if they had £47,000 to shell out for their beloved!
Sorry, royals, but we’re with Di on this. That drool-worthy ring, which features a 12-carat Ceylon sapphire surrounded by 14 sparkling round diamonds, added a new definition of ‘something blue’ to wedding tradition. Today, sapphires and other gemstones are one of the hottest trends in wedding chic.
More couples are choosing to signal their love and commitment with gemstone engagement rings, especially those with emeralds and blue sapphires. Not only are these rings a whole new level of gorgeous, but they’re also highly personal and can have deep spiritual meanings. For example:
• Emeralds symbolize fidelity, love, and new beginnings
• Sapphires symbolize faith, hope, and connection to a higher power
Colored gemstones like sapphires and emeralds can even grow in various sizes and shapes, with no two stones being exactly alike. Sounds like the perfect way to tell your bae how special they are!
Go Green With Your Engagement Ring!
Green stones are a gorgeous option for anyone who wants to have a truly unique and unconventional engagement ring. What’s even better is that you’ve got a lot of really cool choices.
• Emeralds: Emeralds are one of the most beautiful gemstones, known for their rich green color and stunning clarity. They are also believed to promote harmony, balance, and growth in relationships- kinda perfect for an engagement ring! Emeralds were a favorite of Cleopatra and are a killer choice for your own queen.
• Peridot: Peridots are a perfect option if you want a bright, spring green stone without breaking the bank. Its color ranges from yellow-green to olive-green and it reflects light beautifully, giving it a brilliant and eye-catching sparkle.
• Green Quartz: Green quartz is a beautiful gemstone that ranges in color from pale green to a deep, rich green. When used in engagement rings, it is often cut into faceted shapes, which enhances its sparkle and brilliance. (Here’s a tip: green quartz looks especially stunning with a yellow gold setting.)
Overall, a green gemstone engagement ring can be the perfect choice when you’re looking for a meaningful and beautiful symbol of love and commitment. However, if you REALLY can’t decide whether a diamond or green stone would be better, why not have a ‘toi et moi’ engagement ring with both?
‘Something Blue’ For Your Wedding: Blue Stone Engagement Rings!
We mentioned earlier that Princess Diana’s sapphire ring is perhaps the most iconic blue stone engagement ring. Blue sapphires are elegant and regal, which is why they have always been so popular with royalty, and they come in a wide range of alluring shades, from bright and pale to rich and royal. Bonus points for the fact that they represent faith and hope!
If you and you bae love blue, here are some additional options for an engagement ring:
• Aquamarine: Aquamarine has hints of sea and sky, making it one of the most popular blue gemstones. When used on engagement rings, it is often cut into faceted shapes such as oval, round, pear, and emerald to showcase its color and clarity.
• Blue Spinel: Blue spinel is incredibly rare and ranges in tone from ice blue to deep cobalt. It is believed to have healing properties that promote inner peace, clarity of thought, and emotional balance. If you can find one and get it on an engagement ring, we want to know your secret!
• Paraiba Tourmaline: Paraiba tourmaline is both rare and available in ethereal colors like electric blue. When used on engagement rings, it’s usually set in white gold or platinum and accented with diamonds or other gemstones. Due to its rarity, Paraiba tourmaline is also a valuable investment for collectors and connoisseurs of fine gemstones- what better way to tell someone that you’re invested in your future together?
Whether you choose a traditional sapphire or a more unusual blue spinel or aquamarine, a blue gemstone engagement ring is sure to make a memorable and beautiful statement.
Showcase Your Engagement Ring with the Perfect Setting
You know how amazing a diamond can look in a solitaire, pave, halo, or three-stone setting. Believe us when we say that green or blue gemstones look just as killer, especially in settings like the following:
The Twig: This slender and stylish band takes its design cue from nature, which means that it’ll look especially elegant with emeralds or blue sapphires as accent stones. The tree-inspired design symbolizes adding new branches to your family, which is simply awesome.
The Textured Twig: With a textured band that mimics a twisted wooden branch, this version of the iconic Twig has fine accents that emphasize the center stone. Now imagine that stone to be a cushion-cut emerald or radiant-cut sapphire. Yeah, we’re in awe too.
The Kamellie: The sleek and lustrous Kamellie has a hidden halo design with a luxurious center stone. That alone is fabulous, but the addition of a green or blue gemstone will make it next-level gorgeous!
The Eve: With a bamboo band that imitates the perfection of nature, the Eve is a soft yet opulent engagement ring. The design symbolizes strength and fertility, and when its gorgeous hidden halo embraces a green or blue gemstone, everyone will demand to know here you got it!
The Pave Alex: The Pave Alex is a breathtaking solitaire with a pave band that showcases your center stone with tons of sparkle. If that center stone is an emerald or sapphire, you’ll never want to take it off your finger!
The Lia: The Lia has a smooth and luxurious trellis setting that’s beautifully complimented by its pave-set accent diamonds. When you opt for a sapphire or emerald center stone instead of a traditional diamond, expect to turn heads.
The Pears Liv: The three-stone Pears Liv features sparkling teardrop diamonds on its shoulders, instantly turning any gemstone into a major showpiece. Its smooth band makes it extra-comfortable to wear- which is great since you won’t want to take it off.
The Nelly: If you’re obsessed with solitaire engagement rings, you’ll absolutely love the Nelly when it’s paired with a colorful gemstone. It has a pave-set hidden diamond halo that illuminates the center stone from beneath, like a sparkling pedestal. You’ll want to go straight on Instagram with it!
Love is Beautiful! Why Not Express It in Color?
While diamonds are the most traditional choice for engagement rings, why not be a little creative? Gemstones are vibrant, lively, and unique- just like your feelings for each other. Every time you look at the ring in the future, you’ll remember what inspired your choice. Now that’s a way to stay in love forever!
