Diamond News >> Emotional Bonding Of Birthstone Engagement Rings
Novelty and uniqueness is something that attracts people to own an item that would stand aloof and attractive. While shopping for engagement rings, the common choice would be diamond engagement rings. However this trend has been changing as birthstone engagement rings are gaining popularity with many couples. The uniqueness of the birthstone rings layered with the sentiment value makes it a hot favorite among women. If the couples wish to choose an engagement ring with special meaning, they opt for a birthstone ring, which would be unique and close to their heart.
Significance of birthstone rings
 The concept of a birthstone ring is simple; it means that a specific gemstone is designated as the birthstone for each month. Several months offer two or more choices of stones which are modern as well as traditional. Make sure that you are selecting the proper gem before purchasing the birthstone engagement ring by checking with the spouse. The traditional gems are usually accurate birthstone while it may not be the gem that would be commonly associated with that month.
Birthstones by month
Garnet is for January and amethyst is for February. The birthstone for March is aquamarine and for April it is diamonds or sapphires. While emerald is for May, June also has emerald or pearls as birthstones. Ruby is for July, peridot is for August and Sapphire is for September. For October it is aquamarine or opal and for November it is topaz. Finally the birthstone for December is ruby or turquoise.
How to use birthstone engagement ring
Using the bride’s birthstone would be the easiest choice for birthstone rings. You can either use the birthstone as an alternative center stone instead of a traditional diamond or use small accent birthstones to embellish the diamond. If you are using a large gem, make sure that you have investigated the characteristics of the quality of the stone like flaws and appropriate coloration. Since the central diamond would be the ring’s focal point, the small accent birthstone would not be prominently noticed.
Using dual birthstone engagement ring
Sometimes couples go for dual birthstone that would signify both the bride and groom and enhance the beauty of the ring. There are several design options for the birthstone engagement rings in addition to simple three stone engagement ring patterns. Since the dual birthstone symbolizes both man and women, they are unique, interesting as well as significant.
Apart from being unique and attractive, the most appealing feature of birthstone engagement ring would be sentimental value attached to it. Hence it would be treasured for many years down the line.
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