Choosing a Diamond Gemstone Ring

By Garret Lloyd

Traditional diamond rings had always ruled the roost but nowadays, the diamond gemstone ring is posing tough competition. The feeling is that diamonds are rare but gemstones are even rarer! Historical Significance of the Diamond Gemstone Ring. A diamond gemstone ring comes very often in a truffle setting with three gemstones.

The Biblical reference includes gemstones like ruby, topaz, beryl, turquoise, sapphire, emerald, jacinth, agate, amethyst, chrysolite, onyx and jasper. The Egyptians believed that gemstones possessed supernatural powers. Gemstones in a Diamond Gemstone Ring. A diamond gemstone ring may comprise any gemstones, depending on the budget and a buyer's preference.

Rubies: These belong to the corundum family with rubies as its only red 'members.' Rubies do exist in their natural forms but these are mostly treated for color enhancement. Despite lesser clarity, rubies are hugely popular in ovals. The ring with Burmese rubies is a most sought after gift.

Blue sapphires: A diamond gemstone ring with blue sapphire is a great combination due to its exquisite color and rarity. Opals: As non crystalline forms of silica, opals are formed in the cracks of the ground. Diffraction of light imparts them with striking colors. An opal ring is most commonly bought as a birthstone.


Choosing the Perfect Engagement Ring
By Anita Marks

Now comes the hard part: choosing her engagement ring. This guide will help you make that choice and will hopefully result in you wooing her with the perfect engagement ring. Then once she accepts she can choose the engagement ring setting herself. For more information on choosing the right stone, see our handy guide.

Yellow (gold) or white (silver)? If you’re uncertain, note down the designs of her rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Choose the Metal: If she prefers yellow metals, yellow gold is the ideal choice for her. If you’ve chosen gold, you’ll need to choose the purity or karat (kt). Gold comes in three purities: 10kt, 14kt and 18kt. 10kt gold contains 41.67% pure gold, 14kt gold contains 58.33% pure gold and 18kt gold contains 75% pure gold. For more information on the different metals, check out our Guide to Choosing a Metal.

Choose the Stone: A diamond seems to be a no-brainer, but some women these days prefer other gemstones in their engagement rings. Once you’ve decided on the type of gem, you need to select the size, shape and cut. Longer gem shapes work better on longer, slimmer fingers, but a setting that's very delicate will get lost on larger hands, making the ring look smaller. Round and square shapes work better on shorter fingers. Choose the Setting: After you've chosen your stone, next comes the setting.

Once you've got the length you can check out our sizing chart to determine the ring size. Get a Second Opinion: Once you’ve decided on the perfect ring, seek a second opinion from a trusted source. Plan Ahead: Selecting the ring, ordering it and having it delivered will take time.

Blue Diamond Engagement Ring - The Rare Thing

By Alice Sy

Diamonds are clear and sparkling stones but diamonds can also come in different colors. Diamonds signify wealth, style and elegance. Blue diamond engagement rings are very unique and beautiful.

There are several grand names given to the largest and most popular blue diamonds: Blue Empress, Heart of Eternity and Hope. Blue diamonds are considered to be one of the rarest types of diamonds in the world. If you are wondering where the color blue in blue diamonds come from, wonder no more.


Blue Diamond Engagement Rings
By Dominique Holbert

Unknown to many are the most exquisite and "fancy" of all diamonds; blue diamonds. Possession of a blue diamond engagement expresses the uniqueness and rarity of ones love and commitment. Blue Diamonds are created when a diamond goes through a diamond treatment process called irradiation.

One must also consider that a natural blue diamond is an extreme rarity and most blue diamonds that are available for purchase are manmade. When seeking out a blue diamond engagement ring always remember that the deeper the color of the stone, the better quality of the stone.


Blue Diamond Rings in the All Purpose 3 Stone Diamond Ring Style
By V Montague

Since then diamond bracelets became known as tennis bracelets and kicked off a worldwide trend in diamond jewelry popularity. De beers' success with creating another diamond marketing sensation like the venerable tennis bracelet came in the form of the 3 stone diamond ring.

The popularity of yellow diamonds as center stones for engagement rings translated to the three stone ring and soon every woman who already had a 3 stone white diamond ring now wanted one with a mix of yellow and white diamonds.

The more popular style was with the canary yellow larger center diamond flanked by smaller matched white diamonds on the sides. Rings designed with blue diamonds continue to be popular with women as anniversary gifts and even as engagement rings in lieu of the traditional solitaire diamond ring.