Gemstones
Gemstones come in a rainbow of colours and shades, depending on how they absorb light and reflect energy. Some people feel drawn to a gemstone’s colour. Perhaps a blue sapphire or a pink diamond? Others choose according to birthstone.
Birthstones
Some people believe these derive from the breastplate of Aaron. As described in Exodus, this sacred object was worn by the High Priest of the Israelites to communicate with God. It featured twelve different gemstones, each one associated with different tribes of Israel.
April
Diamond
January
Garnet
February
Amethyst
March
Aquamarine
August
Peridot
May
Emerald
June
Alexandrite
July
Ruby
December
Tanzanite
September
Sapphire
October
Tourmaline
November
Topaz
Hardiness
It’s also worth bearing in mind a gemstone’s rating on the MOH scale when making your choice. This scale rates a gemstone according to its hardness. This can be an important factor, depending on the purpose of the ring.
Rings that are intended to be worn every day, such as engagement rings, require tough gemstones that will stand the test of time. That’s why such rings often feature diamonds (rated 10 on the MOH scale), sapphire and rubies (rated 9).
If you’re drawn to a more fragile gemstone’s colour I can help you to create a similar look using more robust stones. For example, tanzanite (rated 6.5) and emerald (rated 7) are delicate gemstones not recommended for everyday wear but I can create a similar colour scheme using green sapphire or tsavorite stones.
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