5 Diamond Alternatives For Your Engagement Ring

Despite De Beers’ famous ‘A Diamond is Forever’ slogan captivating the world, one of the most famous engagement rings of all time is actually a Sapphire! When Princess Diana got engaged in 1981, her 12-carat Royal Blue Sapphire ring made headlines for breaking from ‘tradition’. It remains iconic to this day.

Blue Sapphire will always be a timeless choice. But did you know that Sapphires come in a whole rainbow of colours? While blue is the most well-known, you can find Sapphires in pink (and a legendary orangey-pink known as ‘Padparadscha’), purple, yellow, green, and even white. And here’s a fun fact for you: red Sapphires exist, but under a gem category of their own — Ruby!

To me, no gem fits an engagement ring better than a Ruby. Red is one of my favourite colours because it’s just so full of life! And since the beginning of time, red has been associated with passion and love.

Rubies come in various shades, from deep, rich reds to lighter, pinkish tones —  GemstoNa offers a range of Rubies to fit different budgets. If you’re a fan of bold and beautiful, Ruby might be your perfect match!