CREATE YOUR OWN COLORFUL TRADITION
There are good reasons to choose a colored gemstone in your engagement ring instead of a diamond. Whether it’s reflecting a vibrant personality, showcasing a favorite color, or just being unique, we love clients who break from the norm. Let’s find your color.
COLORED GEMSTONES AT JACK LEWIS JEWELERS
GEMSTONES TO AVOID IN AN ENGAGEMENT RING
When choosing a colored gemstone as the center stone in your engagement ring, there are some tips you should know. Since most engagement rings and wedding bands are worn every day, the center stone should be able to withstand the bumps and dings that inevitably happen with regular wear. This makes the gemstone’s hardness and toughness the top priority, and some colored gems are much softer than others. Specifically, we strongly recommend avoiding quartz (e.g. amethyst and citrine), emeralds, and opals in engagement rings. They’re softer and more prone to visible scratches and potential chipping.
GEMSTONES TO CHOOSE FOR AN ENGAGEMENT RING
Conversely, if you don’t want a diamond in your engagement ring or wedding bands, there are a handful of colored gemstones that are hard and tough enough to withstand the bumps and bruises of everyday wear. Specifically, we strongly recommend choosing rubies, sapphires, spinels, and some garnets as your engagement ring center stone if you don’t want a diamond. None of those quite reach the near invincibility of a diamond, but they get pretty close.
COLORED GEMSTONES AT JACK LEWIS JEWELERS
COLORED GEMSTONES IN FASHION JEWELRY
Since amazing statement pieces are typically reserved for special occasions instead of everyday wear, the whole spectrum of colored gemstones is available for fashion jewelry, even the softer stones.
At Jack Lewis, you’ll find a wide variety of earrings, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, and right-hand rings that feature bold, beautiful colored gemstones. Or if you want something unique, let’s start with the loose colored gemstone and build a custom piece of jewelry around it.
