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Engagement rings don't always have to include diamonds. While a diamond is a common choice for a center stone, it's hardly your only option. In fact, according to many Jewelry and Engagement Studies, couples are tossing tradition when it comes to their wedding jewelry.
If you're looking for something completely unique, a colored gemstone might be the right choice After all, your engagement ring should be a piece of jewelry that embodies your personal style—especially because you'll wear it every day for the rest of your life.
"Many people immediately think of a diamond for the center stone, because that's what they have always known. seen. or programed to believe is only true for Marriage; Your engagement ring design is a good opportunity to show off your favorite hues and glowing personality. "Mixing color into your jewelry wardrobe is the perfect way to express your personality and add a dash of fun."
Prasiolite
What many mistakenly refer to as “green amethyst” is actually a type of quartzcrystal known as prasiolite. First found in lower Silesia, Poland in the early 1800s, the prasiolite has grown increasingly popular among jewellery designers and crystal healers alike.
This beautiful variety of green quartz is a lesser known August birthstone, along with peridot, sardonyx and spinel, and is associated with the zodiac signs of Virgo, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.
The name prasiolite is aptly derived from the Greek words for leek (prason) and stone (lithos).
For crystal healers and metaphysical practitioners, prasiolite symbolises abundance, prosperity and self-reliance. It is associated with both tranquillity and inner strength.
Benefits And Healing Properties Of Prasiolite
As a type of quartz, prasiolite possesses all of the standard benefits associated with this mineral. The gem is also imbued with its own uniquely valuable attributes in keeping with its aforementioned metaphysical significance. These benefits can be felt in the areas of physical and mental health, financial wellbeing and good fortune, and interpersonal relationships.
Amethyst
Amethyst is one of the most famous and prominent crystals because of its beautiful coloration and spiritual and literal meaning.
The spiritual meaning of Amethyst is groundedness, tranquility, and calm.The literal meaning of Amethyst is “not intoxicated” – its name translates from the Greek word améthystos.
BARBARA BIXBY AMETHYST RING SIZE 6 SS|18K SILVER|GOLD 8ct.tw
Simulated Diamonds
Cubic zirconia is classified as a diamond simulant – a stone that looks similar to natural diamonds, but is made of different material. Natural and lab-grown diamonds are made of carbon, while cubic zirconia is made of zirconium dioxide (ZrO2). The cubic part of the name comes from the fact that the stone has a cubic crystalline form. Diamonds also have a cubic crystalline form, so cubic zirconia is a great diamond lookalike.
Platinum SS 2.37 WB Luce Diamond
Simulated Diamonds
Cubic zirconia is classified as a diamond simulant – a stone that looks similar to natural diamonds, but is made of different material. Natural and lab-grown diamonds are made of carbon, while cubic zirconia is made of zirconium dioxide (ZrO2). The cubic part of the name comes from the fact that the stone has a cubic crystalline form. Diamonds also have a cubic crystalline form, so cubic zirconia is a great diamond lookalike.
Tacori Diamonique Epiphany Sterling 3 Stone Halo Bloom with Love
Blue' Topaz + Chalcedony
ABarbara Bixby SS/18K Chalcedony Cabochon and London Blue Topaz Pave Ring S6
Tacori Blue 8ct Emerald Cut
925 ss Size 6
AquaMarine
Halo .12 cow diamonds surrounds a 5.15ct Oval Aquamarine in a cocktail setting: Ring S6
Garnet
Garnets are generally known to be red gemstones. It's a silicate mineral, and it has a glass-like luster.
Spessartine – manganese aluminum silicate is a member of the large Garnet family. It’s known for its reddish-orange and orange shades and its transparency. NamibianSpessartines are highly valued by collectors.
The stone is a great choice for jewelry with its hardness of 7.5 and its illuminating colour. Spessartine stones are not treated. They are recognized as brilliant stone with a reflective index surpassing that of Sapphire.
Gemstone-grade spessartine remains relatively rare. Spessartine is believed to heal the digestive and reproductive systems.
Garnet Birthstone
Garnet is January's birthstone, and it's the gemstone iteration of the second wedding anniversary.
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Size 6
Citrine
Citrine is generally known to be a yellow gemstone, though its colors can range from pale yellow to earthy brown or reddish-orange.
Citrine Birthstone
Along with topaz, citrine is the birthstone for November. It's also used to commemorate the 13th wedding anniversary.
Citrine Meaning
Because its color is light and bright, citrine is known to promote spiritual qualities of joy, abundance and energy.
Citrine Durability
Citrine's Mohs hardness rating falls around 7, making it safe for daily wear.
Yellow Sapphire
One of the most well-known precious gemstones, sapphire is a beloved choice.
Sapphire Colors
Sapphires belong to the corundum family, and they come in just about every gemstone color, including pink, orange, yellow, purple and black.
Sapphire Meaning
Unsurprisingly, sapphire is associated with royalty. It's believed to attract abundance and gifts while repelling negative energy.
Sapphire Durability
Sapphire is relatively hard—it's a 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it very comparable to the strength of a diamond. " Sassone says.
Clear Crystal
A smooth, tactile cabochon in a fluid setting. Ring in sterling silver with clear rock crystal. Size 6
Tigers Eye
Judith Ripka* Tigers Eye + Citrine
- Sterling silver
- Total citrine weight is approximately 0.15 carat; gemstone weight for tiger's-eye is est. 3ct
- Split shank with rope and diagonal rib textures
- Sizes 6
- Measures approximately 5/8"L x 3/4"W
Mother of Pearl
Mother of Pearl is the colloquial name given to the iridescent substance that forms the inner layer of the shell of some molluscs. This substance is commonly known as nacre.
Nacre is a unique combination of minerals that are secreted by oysters and other molluscs. The epithelial cells in the lining of the mollusc secrete thin platelets, which form the base of nacre. These thin platelets are comprised of calcium carbonate, when secreted by the mollusc the platelets have a composition similar to the waves of light. This is what gives nacre its iridescent, shimmering sheen and what makes it so unique.
Birth month: June
Pearl
A pearl is a hard, glistening object produced within the soft tissue of a living shelled mollusk or another animal, such as fossil conulariids. Just like the shell of a mollusk, a pearl is composed of calcium carbonate in minute crystalline form, which has deposited in concentric layers.Saltwater Pearls
Saltwater pearls include the akoya cultured pearls grown in Japanese and Chinese waters. They range in size from 2mm (tiny) to 10mm (rare) and are usually white or cream in color and round in shape.
Australia, Indonesia, and the Philippines produce the South Sea pearl – the largest of all the pearls. They range in size from 9mm to 20mm and can be naturally white, cream, or golden in color.
Tahitian pearls are interestingly not exclusively from Tahiti – they’re grown in several of the islands of French Polynesia, including Tahiti. Their typical sizes range from 8mm to 16mm. These naturally colored pearls are collectively called black pearls, but their colors include gray, blue, green, and purple.
Color: White, Black, Blue, Yellow, Green, Pink, Grey, Purple, Brown, Orange
Associated month: June
Crystal system: Amorphous solid
Hardness (Mohs hardness scale): 2.5 – 4.5
Mineral class: Aragonite, Conchiolin
Transparency: Opaque
FIRE OPAL
18k Yellow Gold and 2.0ct Brazilian Fire Opal: There's something inherently captivating about this celestial stone. Wow, this is a beauty!
Opal Birthstone
Opal is the birthstone for those born in October, and it's used to mark the 14th wedding anniversary.
Opal Meaning
In the Middle Ages, opals were believed to bring good luck to the wearer because they can include every shade of the color spectrum.
Opal Durability
Opals fall between 5.5 and 6.5 on the Mohs scale, which is an important consideration. Because it's a softer gemstone, look for a ring with a protective setting and avoid wearing it for activities that heavily involve your hands.
ROSE QUARTZ
As you might be able to guess from its name, rose quartz is a quartz variety named for its light, rosy color.
Rose Quartz Colors
Unlike smoky quartz, which is known to be a light gray or black gemstone, rose quartz has a feminine pink-ish tint. Rose quartz gems can vary from very light and delicate to medium pink.
Rose Quartz Birthstone
Rose quartz is a secondary January birthstone, behind garnet.
Rose Quartz Meaning
Considered to be a healing crystal, rose quartz is believed to emit vibrations of love which can support your emotional relationship.
Rose Quartz Durability
The Mohs hardness scale rates rose quartz a 7, so it's safe for daily wear.
Smoky QUARTZ
Smoky Quartz is a type of Quartz that gets it's black and/or smoky color from natural radiation (in reference to the proximity of other radioactive minerals) or natural irradiation. This particular Quartz variety forms in masses and crystal structures of all sizes. It can be found all over the world where the best specimens have come from Africa, Australia, and the New England region of the United States.
Smoky Quartz helps one ground themselves to Earth, in addition to opening up the root chakra and solar plexus. It’s the perfect stone for people who constantly find themselves with a wandering mind and an inability to focus. This stone is here to assist in not only clearing your mind but to allow you to be more level-headed. Smoky Quartz can also help you find the drive and determination that sometimes feels lost in our daily lives. These personal tools can assist you to bring your dreams, wants, and desires into reality.
Kirks Folly
The collection covers a wide spectrum of themes-from fantasy to romance to storybook legends. At the sight of these whimsical pieces, eyes light up and minds drift away to a world where fairies reign, mermaids splash and glowing stars grant wishes. This most enchanting realm has been christened "Fairyland" and Jenniefer Kirk leads the parade of magical characters as the Fairy Godmother.
The Kirks Folly story began in NYC in 1979 with one part magic and two parts hard work and determination. It was while sitting at their kitchen table, that the creative genius of Helen Kirk sparked the inspired foresight of her sister Jenniefer.
14k + CZ 925
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