Beyond diamonds: incorporate birthstones in your custom engagement ring
With celebrities like Halle Berry, Elizabeth Hurley and Blake Lively sporting colorful hues in their engagement rings (and, of course, the beautiful diamond and sapphire ring on Kate Middleton's finger), it should come as no surprise that colored wedding rings are all the rage. If you are in the market to purchase a custom engagement ring for your sweetheart, incorporate both of your birthstones into the design to make it truly one of a kind.
Adding a splash of color to an engagement ring not only sets it apart from the rest, but it makes it very apparent that the ring has an extra-special meaning. If you're looking for a truly custom piece, stones representing your birthdays, the month you met, the month you're getting married or the month your child was born can really up the personalization factor of your ring.
Five-stone ring
A five-stone engagement ring is the perfect way to incorporate a stunning diamond cut with the vibrant beauty of emeralds, rubies and sapphires. Include a large diamond in the middle with two rubies and another two smaller stones surrounding it. This will give your bride-to-be a beautifully colorful ring complete with a signature diamond.
Embrace difference
Depending on what month of the year your sweetheart was born, you'll likely have various ideas on how to incorporate it into the ring. For example, if she was born in June, you could opt for either Alexandrite or pearl. A pearl engagement ring with diamond paved stones can be a truly elegant look, especially for the classic beauty.
Twisted engagement rings are very popular, and that affords you the opportunity to include both a pearl and a diamond front and center on the ring. This style is perfect for the eccentric bride who wants something with a bit of character and an off-beat look.
Dual birthstones
What better way to display your togetherness than a ring with both the bride and groom's birthstones? Dual birthstone rings are increasing in popularity, and there are various styles from which to choose. A simple way to include both gemstones is with a three-stone ring. Have a diamond cut in the center with either birthstone on each side. You can also use the birthstones as accents to the larger cut. Arrange the colored gems in a symmetrical pattern surrounding the center diamond.
You can also design a ring with just colors, which is especially simple if you or your sweetheart was born in September (sapphire), May (emerald) or July (ruby), as these stones are some of the most stunning.
