Best Stones for Engagement Rings

An engagement ring will be worn every day for the rest of your life, so it’s important to make sure that the stone that is set in the ring is robust and will stand the test of time. That by no means the stones that don’t qualify for this should never be purchased, but they might be more suitable for special occasions rather than an engagement ring.

The Perfect Stones 

Diamonds

The most popular choice for engagement rings and for good reason! The hardest material known to Man and so beautiful, what’s not to like! You could go for a mined diamond or a lab grown diamond. They both have the same hardness so both are a good choice. There are pros and cons to both but that can be discussed in the consultation. Diamonds can also be used in combination with coloured stones.

Sapphire

A very hard stone again and come in a large variety of colours. It’s a great choice for anyone wanting something a little bit different from a diamond.

Ruby

This red variety of sapphire is a great option and can be designed in either a vintage or contemporary design.

Garnet

Garnets are often considered a ‘cheap’ stone, but they can prove great value. They come in a range of colours including red, purple, green and a peachy pink, all of which are highly desirable.

Spinel

Sometimes mistaken for Ruby due to their brilliant red hue. Spinels are another hard material that holds a lot of beauty. They also can be blue or purple

Stones to save for another piece of jewellery

Emerald

I would generally avoid using Emeralds. They are strong but one unfortunate hit and it can cause a crack. We can make engagement rings with emeralds but I usually advise towards a more protective setting such as a bezel setting.

Opal

Opals are best kept to be worn on special occasions, as they are very porous and can dry out. They are also affected by sudden changes in heat and chemicals such as perfume, which can change their colour.

Amethyst

Amethyst is quite a hard stone and affordable but unfortunately, it’s very easy to scratch.

Pearls

The iridescent coating that oysters and mussels put on these beautiful stones is very delicate. Pearls are easily scratched and can be dulled by even the weakest chemicals like soap.

Tanzanite

This blueish purple stone is stunning but due to its chemical structure tanzanite has a few weak spots. This means that if the tanzanite is hit in the right spot, it can cleave causing a significant crack.

If you have any questions on what stone would be best and you want to start the bespoke journey then get in touch with us today!