Engagement Rings Do Not Have To Be About Diamonds

Feb. 9, 2013 - PRLog -- They say that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but recently many potential brides and bridegrooms, are turning to non-diamond engagement rings.  There’s something quite unique about an engagement ring which doesn’t have a diamond, and is often purchased to reflect the bride-to-be’s personality and individuality.  EK Jewellers of Hainault Essex look at the other options available for beautiful engagement rings.    

Beautiful Blue: Sapphire

Probably the most famous non-diamond engagement ring in the world is that of Kate Middleton.  That beautiful blue sapphire stone, encircled with diamonds which add accents rather than starring as the main attraction, the heirloom ring of Princess Diana really stands out from the crowd.  The shocking blue colour of a sapphire will always draw the eye, ranging from light cyan to dark, deep shades of blue and even purplish tones.  And the blue stone can always be your future wife’s ‘something blue’ on the wedding day too!  If you’ve got an heirloom sapphire ring of your own which has maybe seen better days but you would love your loved-one to wear as an engagement ring, EK Jewellers (http://www.ekjewellers.co.uk/) can look at restoring the ring and its stones to its former glory.

Pretty in Pink: Morganite

Morganite is an extremely romantic alternative to a diamond.  A pretty shade of pink, when set in a rose gold band morganite makes for a feminine ring to complement any blushing bride.  This gemstone should be worn in as large a size as possible, as it’s only in a large format that the beautiful colour of this stone comes into its own – and every girl knows that size matters when it comes to engagement rings!  If this unusual ring and a rose gold band take your fancy, your local jeweller will be able custom make a morganite ring for you.

The Colour of Royalty: Amethyst

Amethyst, a type of purple quartz, is an extremely popular choice for non-diamond engagement rings.  Purple is traditionally the colour of royalty, so if your soon-to-be-fiancée is your princess, then show her with an amethyst engagement ring.  Amethyst is traditionally the birthstone of those born in February, and using a birthstone as part of an engagement ring is an incredibly thoughtful way of showing your loved one that you care.  Your local jewellery shop will stock a range of birthstone rings for you to choose from.  There is also an ‘amethyst’ gemstone known as green amethyst, which, although technically cannot be classed as an amethyst as it is not a quartz, it is a beautiful green stone known by gemologists as prasiolite.  This stone works wonderfully when set in a white gold band, and still gives a flash of colour on the hand but in a subtle fashion.  

Thinking of a Non-Diamond Engagement Ring?  Don’t Forget the Advice of Your Local Independent Jeweller!

One thing to bear in mind when choosing a non-diamond engagement ring is the fact that some stones do not stand up to every day wear and tear as a diamond would, or may not be so suitable for a central ring setting; for example, topaz is a very strong stone but can lose its lustre, and whilst pearls are beautiful, they are not always suitable as the main stone in an engagement ring setting as their organic nature means that they are not normally perfectly shaped.  

Contact EK Jewellers (http://www.ekjewellers.co.uk/) for advice on non-diamond engagement rings: not only will you find inspiration in your local jewellery shop, but you might just find that special something which is completely different, but brilliant.