Introduction to Different Stone Options

Diamonds are the most popular stone of choice when it comes to engagement rings but plenty of other options are available. That said, coloured stones are also great options to use as sidestones as well as for a center stone. Intimate knowledge of coloured stones is not necessary for you to incorporate colour into your piece. You can simply tell one of our consultants the colour(s) that you prefer and they can match the gemstone that will work best. Read on to find out more about some of the more popular options available.

Coloured Diamonds

Diamonds naturally occur in almost every colour of the rainbow and generally are more rare than white diamonds. Red, pink and blue diamonds are amongst the most rare in colour. Coloured diamonds vary in the intensity and saturation of their colour with many cross-colours occurring as well such as a Purplish-Pink or Greenish-Yellow.





Sapphires

Sapphires are the next hardest gemstone after diamonds. The most common colour people associate with sapphires is blue but they are available in just about every colour of the rainbow including yellow, pink and white. Sapphire is September’s birthstone.  Sapphires are commonly used in bridal jewellery as centre stones and accent stones.



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Ruby

Often noted for its deep red flaring colour, rubies are a fantastic option to use both as a center stone or sidestone accent. The ruby is July’s birthstone.



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Emerald

Prized for the deep green colour, the value of an emerald will be depend on the richness of its colour as well as its clarity. This gorgeous and rare precious gem also represents May’s birthstone.



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Tanzanite

Tanzanite is a gorgeous gemstone that has a purplish/blue colour. It derives its name from the country of Tanzania where it was originally discovered. The colour of this gemstone will display differently under different lighting conditions and is a common stone option as both a center stone or side stone.



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Amethyst

This beautiful gemstone can vary from a light violet to a deep rich purple in colour. Available in a multitude of different shapes, this is a great stone to provide an extra colour accent to your piece of jewellery. This gemstone is February’s birthstone.



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Peridot

This breathtaking stone can vary in colour from an olive green to a bright lime green. This uniquely coloured gemstone is also the birthstone for August.



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Garnet

Garnet gemstones are available in a wide range of colours from red, orange, green to purple and beyond. These beautiful stones are used as January’s Birthstone.



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Tourmaline

Like garnets, tourmaline gemstones are also available in a variety of colours including pink and blue. These gems are great for accent stones.



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Topaz

Topaz gemstones are beautiful and serene. Available in a large range of colours from yellow to various shades of blue, blue topaz is commonly referred to as December's birthstone.



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Citrine

Available in a range of shades of yellow and orange with warm brown tones, citrine is commonly used as November's birthstone.



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Aquamarine

This beautiful stone’s natural hues range from deep aqua blue to almost white. Known as the March birthstone.



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Pearls

The ideal pearl is perfectly round and smooth. Pearls naturally occur in many other shapes. A "natural pearl" or "wild pearl" is one that forms without any human intervention at all, in the wild, and is very rare.  Pearls can differ in colour from white, black to golden yellow depending on where they are from. Pearls are commonly associated with June’s birthstone.



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