Diamonds will always be a girl’s best friend. When choosing an engagement ring, do you want to stay traditional with a sparkling natural brilliant diamond, or do you see yourself with a colored gemstone? There are so many options to make your engagement ring unique and special. Diamonds will always be the classic and timeless engagement ring. In recent years, many couples, including celebrities, have opted for more colorful engagement options.
Diamonds are known for being the center of attention when talking about engagement rings, but where did that all start? According to the American Gem Society, Anthropologists believe this tradition originated from a Roman custom in which wives wore rings attached to small keys, indicating their husbands’ ownership. Diamond rings became a trend after Archduke Maximilian of Austria commissioned the very first diamond engagement ring on record for his betrothed, Mary of Burgundy. This caused the European aristocracy and nobility to continue with this trend for centuries. Though many would have a mix of diamonds, gemstones, and metals, but the center diamond became the norm.
A diamond’s purity and sparkle have now become symbols of the depth of two people’s commitment to each other in practically all corners of the world.
So… Gemstones or Diamonds?
Diamonds
Diamonds have made their way into the spotlight of the engagement ring world. Many people attribute the diamond’s spiritual characteristics to its reputation for strength, endurance, and purity. The meanings of this engagement ring stone include:
- Clarity and cleansing of mind and body
- Improved energy
- Enhanced courage and fortitude
- Replacement of negative energy with love
Each Gemstone has its own characteristics and meanings.
Emerald
Emerald is the birthstone for May. Since ancient times, these gemstones have been associated with a variety of noble characteristics and benefits:
- Beauty, love, and fidelity
- Improvement of memory and intelligence
- Healing powers and cleansing
- Abundance of positive energy
Opal
Opal is the birthstone of October. Throughout history, opals have been associated with many positive benefits and mystical powers:
- Love, passion, and desire
- Enhanced confidence and self-esteem
- Improved creativity
- Protection against illness, fever, and dependency
Ruby
Ruby is the July birthstone. They have an energy that is bold and fiery, like their color. Many of the spiritual properties ascribed to rubies are based on light and the sun, such as the following:
- Healing of mind and body
- Love, energy, and passion
- Prophecy and positive visions
- Ultimate vitality and balance
Sapphire
Sapphire is the September birthstone. The irresistible beauty and lush color of sapphires endow these precious gemstones with abundant meaning and spiritual significance, including:
- Heavenly favor
- Innocence and truth
- Strength, good health and vitality
- Protection against negative energy and spiritual disharmony
Some jewelry features the full range of precious gemstones from turquoise, pearl, and amethyst to jade, tourmaline, topaz, and more. Each stone has its own story.
The best engagement ring for you will depend on your personal story and preference. No two rings are ever alike, and no matter which stones you choose to wear, they will always represent the love you share and the bond you create when saying, “I do.”
At Sage Jewelers we offer a wide variety of engagement rings to celebrate everyone’s love. We grow our inventory of diamonds and gemstones every day to provide you with the most options when you come in. If we don’t have exactly what you are looking for, we can make it! Sage Jewelers has the resources to create your dream ring. Every love story deserves a the perfect piece, and we are here to help!
