Gemstone Rings & Jewellery FAQs
A gemstone is a piece of mineral crystal which can be cut or polished mainly for jewellery purposes. Gemstones are loved for their beauty and rarity and are often highly valuable and desirable. There is said to be over 300 gemstones across the globe.
Coming in at top spot for the most popular gemstone is of course none other than a diamond. Diamonds are rated the hardest of them all ranking a 10 on the MoHs scale. Following on from this, other popular gemstones include Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire which are also considered precious stones alongside diamonds.
Most gemstones form naturally as minerals within the earth's crust, under immense heat and pressure. There are several ways in which gemstones can form, and the main 4 are Igneous (created deep within the earth), Hydrothermal (formed using water and heat), Metamorphic (morphed using extreme pressure and heat) and Sedimentary (formed when extreme pressure and high temperatures have changed the original rock form).
Absolutely! Gemstone rings are actually growing increasingly popular throughout the years when it comes to engagement rings. Gemstones are often popular for their vibrant and enchanting colours and clarity, making a gemstone engagement ring the perfect choice for your loved one.