Tip of the Day: Choosing a Gemstone Engagement Ring – Tip 5 – Mellow Yellow

19. November 2015 · Comments Off on Tip of the Day: Choosing a Gemstone Engagement Ring – Tip 5 – Mellow Yellow · Categories: Gemstone Engagement Rings, Sapphire · Tags: , ,
1.56 ctw Yellow and Trillion White Sapphire Engagement Ring in 14k white gold

A classic engagement style with a twist- a light yellow sapphire center stone.

Tip #5- Mellow Yellow: If yellow is her favorite color, consider yellow sapphire or pale citrine. Yellow sapphire is available in many shades of yellow from banana to lemon to butter to sunshine yellow. Citrine can be a soft and delicate golden yellow but it can also be more of an intense yellow orange. Yellow is a neutral color that will look great on many skin tones. The yellow gemstones often are more striking in a white metal because there is a subtle contrast between the yellow and the white. When yellow gemstones are set in yellow gold, the beautiful color of the gemstone becomes less noticeable because it is competing with the yellow metal. Yellow sapphires are commonly found in sizes up to 2 carats, but fine stones in sizes over that are quite rare. And if you love the look of yellow diamonds, yellow sapphire rings are a fabulous engagement ring alternative.

1.75 ctw Yellow Sapphire Ring in 14k white gold

A beautiful yellow sapphire engagement set for those looking for a non-diamond engagement ring set.

Tip of the Day: Choosing a Gemstone Engagement Ring – Tip 4 – Orange Delight

18. November 2015 · Comments Off on Tip of the Day: Choosing a Gemstone Engagement Ring – Tip 4 – Orange Delight · Categories: Citrine, Gemstone Engagement Rings, Sapphire
1.19 ctw Princess Cut Orange Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k gold

Example of an princess-cut orange sapphire engagement ring set.

Tip #4- Orange Delight: Citrine, orange sapphire, and spessartite garnet are gemstones that are available in shades of orange. Madeira citrine and deep golden citrine are warm and inviting. Orange sapphires can be the color of an orange peel, a bright, cheerful and eye catching color or they can be found with hints of yellow for more of a yellow-orange or golden orange color. Fine spessartite garnet also has the vibrant color of an orange peel. It is also found with shades of brown and red.

2.72 ctw Cushion Cut Citrine and Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k gold

An example of a Citrine Engagement Ring Set.

Tip of the Day: Choosing a Gemstone Engagement Ring – Tip 3 – Radiant Red

18. November 2015 · Comments Off on Tip of the Day: Choosing a Gemstone Engagement Ring – Tip 3 – Radiant Red · Categories: Gemstone Engagement Rings, Ruby, Tourmaline
2.03 ctw Rubellite and Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold with Filigree Detail

Example of Rubellite Tourmaline Engagement Ring. Tourmaline is the alternate October birthstone.

Tip #3- Radiant Red: If she loves red, consider garnet, rhodolite garnet, ruby or rubellite tourmaline. Red gemstones look great in white and yellow metals. The yellow metals are warm and complement the red gemstone and the white metals are a striking contrast with the red gemstone. Garnets are generally more of a burgundy while rhodolite garnets have a hint of pink. Rubies can be cherry red, blood red, or have hints of purple or pink. Rubellite tourmaline, one of the prettiest, most striking gemstones, is generally a deep vivid reddish magenta but can also be found as a hot pink or a reddish pink. Rubies are the most expensive of the red gemstones, sometimes commanding prices of up to $30,000 per carat for the very finest material. Don’t despair, while more expensive than the other red gemstones, a beautiful ruby engagement ring still be found at a much more affortable price. Garnets and rhodolite garnets are very affordable and are readily available in many shapes and sizes.

Magnificent 2.46 ctw Burmese Ruby and Trapezoid Diamond Ring in 18k white gold

Example of a Burmese Ruby and Trapezoid Diamond Engagement Ring. The fiery color of this ruby symbolizes devotion, passion, desire, and luxurious opulence. Ruby is the birthstone for July.

Tip of the Day: Choosing a Gemstone Engagement Ring – Tip 2 – Choosing the Perfect Color

18. November 2015 · Comments Off on Tip of the Day: Choosing a Gemstone Engagement Ring – Tip 2 – Choosing the Perfect Color · Categories: Aquamarine, Gemstone Engagement Rings
3.85 ctw Blue Zircon and Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k white gold

An example of an aquamarine engagement ring set. Aquamarine is the birthstone for march and symbolizes happiness and everlasting youth.

Tip #2- Choosing the Perfect Color: Gemstones come in every color of the rainbow and as mentioned in Tip #1, there are many ways to choose a color that you would like as a gemstone engagement ring such as birthstones, etc. As a general guideline, if she wants a soft subtle color, try aquamarine, green amethyst, citrine, yellow sapphire or light pink sapphire. For a bold, primary color look, try blue sapphire, ruby or emerald. Jewel tones would include amethyst, ruby, blue sapphire, green tourmaline and orange sapphire.

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