Perhaps because fine gemstone jewelry can be quite an investment, from selecting the perfect color and cut of the loose gemstone to finding the right metal and setting to house the colored stone to choosing the accents, it is no wonder so many people think there are “rules” to wearing fine gemstone jewelry. Do you have to save these pieces for just “special” occasions? Can you mix different color metals? How many rings are too many?
Lets take these one at a time:
Arent you supposed to save your colored gemstone jewelry for special occasions? No way! If the piece is very ornate (large and dripping in diamonds) or costly you might want to hold off wearing it until that special event: but otherwise your gemstone jewelry is meant to be worn, and enjoyed: and will look great even with a t-shirt and jeans. Burma rubies, sapphires, and stones like aquamarine, spinel, demantoid garnet, alexandrite and the range of beautiful tourmaline are all durable enough to wear every single day. The only time you might take off your pieces is when youre doing heavy yard work, painting, working with harsh chemicals, or doing other tasks of the sort.
Are colored gemstones acceptable for use in engagement rings? Absolutely! Many women through the ages (royalty, the incredibly wealthy and just regular folks as well) have chosen a colored gemstone as the centerpiece in the ring theyll wear for the rest of their lives. This trend is increasingly popular, with rubies and sapphires leading the way: but with so many other rich and beautiful gemstones, theres no limit to the color you can choose and the ring you can create - a piece as unique and beautiful as your love.
