Tip of the Day: Choosing a Gemstone Engagement Ring – Tip 8 – Passionate Purple

19. November 2015 · Comments Off on Tip of the Day: Choosing a Gemstone Engagement Ring – Tip 8 – Passionate Purple · Categories: Amethyst, Gemstone Engagement Rings, Iolite, Sapphire · Tags: , , , ,

Tip #8- Passionate Purple: If she loves regal purple, consider amethyst, iolite, and purple sapphire.


Amethyst Engagment Ring

Amethyst Engagement Ring from MyJewelrySource

Amethyst is a popular gemstone, one of the most popular in the US. It is very affordable and readily available in sizes from 1 to 10 carats. Amethyst can be a rich royal purple or it can be found with less color saturation for more of a lavender color. Amethysts from Africa have pink flashes that are visible as the facets catch the light. Often times, you will find amethyst with checkerboard faceting on top. This is not something you would normally see with sapphires or tourmalines for example. Since the gem material is inexpensive, gem cutters can do more unique things with the shapes and faceting of the stones, which results in some really outstanding amethyst engagement rings.


Iolite Engagement Ring

Example of Iolite Engagement Ring from MyJewelrySource

Iolite is more of a bluish purple color, generally saturated in color. It is much harder to find that amethyst and is most often found in oval or emerald cut shapes. Since the color of Iolite is very similar to tanzanite, it is a popular alternative to tanzanite.

Purple sapphires come in the most inviting shades of lilac, orchid and plum. The purple gemstones look amazing in either white or yellow metals. The contrast is striking in the white metals and due to the saturated colors, they hold their own in the yellow metals as well. Color change sapphire, a rare and unique type of sapphire, displays both blue and/or purple depending on the type of lighting. From time to time, MyJewelrySource does offer color change sapphire rings. When we do, the rings are definitely a one of a kind.

Color Change Sapphire

Example of Color Change Sapphire at MyJewelrySource

Tip of the Day: Choosing a Gemstone Engagement Ring – Tip 7 – Hues of Blue

19. November 2015 · Comments Off on Tip of the Day: Choosing a Gemstone Engagement Ring – Tip 7 – Hues of Blue · Categories: Aquamarine, Blue Zircon, Gemstone Engagement Rings, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Uncategorized · Tags: , , ,

Tip #7- Hues of Blue: Blue is a soothing color and a symbol of commitment. It is a constant in our lives, from the color of the sky to the color of the ocean.


1.50 ctw Princess Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14k

1.50 ctw Princess Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring from MyJewelrySource


Sapphires are the best choice for many reasons (including their superior hardness and range of colors) for a blue gemstone engagement ring. Other options include tanzanite, which also had purple tones, and aquamarine, a lighter, softer shade of blue, has been the focal point of many outstanding engagement rings we have created. If she likes sky blue or turquoise blue, don’t overlook blue topaz engagement rings and blue zircon engagement rings.

2.30 ctw Blue Zircon and Diamond Ring in 14k white gold

12.30 ctw Blue Zircon and Diamond Ring from MyJewelrySource


Did you know that blue zircon is one of the most sparkly gemstones? With a refractive index similar to that of a diamond, it is a brilliant beautiful stone. Blue zircon and Swiss blue topaz often look very similar. The highest quality of blue zircon has a color saturation that blue topaz does not have. Both are reminiscent of a gorgeous bright blue sky, or of the Caribbean sea.
 
Sapphires too can be very sparkly; this is particularly true of sapphires with Ceylon origin. At MyJewelrySource, we primarily offer Ceylon sapphire engagement rings for that very reason. Ceylon sapphires are found in a wide range of blue shades from periwinkle to cornflower to cobalt and royal blue. Sapphires from other locations like Africa or Thailand are also quite beautiful and generally have a richer, darker tone.

3.05 ctw Pear Shape Tanzanite and Diamond Ring in 14k

3.05 ctw Pear Shape Tanzanite Ring from MyJewelrySource


Tanzanite is found in only one location in the world, Tanzania, Africa. It is an exceptional bluish purple gemstone and is often found in large sizes. Lower quality material often is more of a lavender color, which is actually quite pretty. The lighter colors are more affordable and often times set in silver rather than precious gold or platinum.

Affordability:

Blue topaz is the most affordable of the blue gemstones with blue zircon following as a close second. Fine quality aquamarine, particularly the prized Santa Maria aquamarine, is very rare and is priced accordingly. Some qualities and colors of blue sapphire are very affordable especially in sizes of 1 carat or smaller. Fine, vivid cornflower blue Ceylon sapphires are among the most expensive, which reflects the rarity and the quality of the gem.


2.55 ctw Round Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in 14k

3.05 ctw Pear Shape Tanzanite Ring from MyJewelrySource

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.

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