Ruby:

Next to the choice of diamond rings are ruby, an extremely popular choice for engagement rings. Their boldness and the vivid red blood color makes them unique and different from all. The lifetime and durability of rubies are a word of promise that you need not worry about. They are the one of the hardest precious stones ranked at 9 on Mohs scales, making them one of the best choices for daily wear.

Emerald:

Love of emeralds are marked bolden in the diaries of Cleopetra. The distinct rich green hue of the stone sets it apart and alluring. Catching up with the chic and timeless era, the stone is a popular choice that is adorned. Ranked in between 7.5 to 8 on Mohs scale, these stones are perfect for every occasion.

Sapphire:

Sapphire are one of the four precious stones including ruby, emerald and diamonds that come in an array of brilliant colors – peach, pink, yellow, green, white and blue. Most commonly found in blue, these stones are ranked at 9 and are the third hardest mineral.

Pearl:

Traditional choice of jewel stone, pearls are considered to be a royal choice. Compared to the other stones, pearls are cheaper. This is because they are made up of calcium carbonate. They are ranked lowest on the hardness scale at 2.5-4.5 which makes them brittle with this shelf life to be less. Also, get some ideas on traditional gold ring for women

Opal:

These stones are coming back on the trend list and appear in black, white and crystal forms depending on vibrancy and reflection. This makes jewels studded with Opal stone look new every time you see them. Opal is set at 5.5 to 6.5 on Mohs scale and is a popular choice for occasional wear.

Moissanite:

Next to diamond on the levels of hardness, Moissanite is ranked as 9.5 on Mohs scale, with diamond on 10, making it the second hardest stone in the world. If you are looking for an alternative to diamond at rates lesser than the former, Moissanite is the choice of stone for you.

Stones such as ruby, emerald,sapphire, or even diamond hold connections in relation to astrology. Each stone is considered to have certain powers and specialties. Different months of the year are referred to in accordance to the birthstones, for example, birthstone for the month of January is Garnet, February is Amethyst, April is Diamond, etc. They hold special meaning and are said to heal certain diseases or considered as fortune stones even.  

This season, which is your choice of types of stones for rings? Do you think diamond rings on engagement are overrated and it’s time to break free this notion?