The Best 5 Reasons For Emerald Engagement Rings

IntroductionAny of your favourite gemstones can be used to produce your Engagement Ring, but one of the best is that of an Emerald Engagement Ring. Others that are most commonly found, may be that of Ruby Engagement Rings, Sapphire, Diamonds and Tanzanite Engagement Rings.

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All the usual shapes and sizes, clarity and colours, as well as cut quality, are available for you to choose from with these emerald set rings.

No matter what style of emerald you do choose for your ring, they will usually be set with diamonds. These are usually set either side of a central emerald, or around it as a cluster style. They are not very popular set on their own.

5 Reasons For Choosing These Gemstones Are:

1. History Of Emeralds

This stone has been known to give patience and wisdom, power and healing, as well as historically being linked to providing eternal spring and long lasting life. It is said to change colour upon infidelity from the wearer.

2. Emerald Tradition

They have historically been one of the favourite choices to adorn the jewels of many Royalties jewels and crowns, and size for size, and with all else being equal, they are one the most expensive of precious gemstones in the world today.

3. Colour Of Emerald

Its wonderful grass green colour is said to be the best and most wanted, was symbolically linked to the Roman Goddess of love, called Venus, to signify that of eternal love and everlasting beauty.

4. Clarity Of Emerald

The clarity of emerald is important, but not as much as colour. Obviously the clearer the stone the more valuable, but the greater number of natural inclusions seen in side emeralds compared to other gems, in some eyes actually enhances its beauty, as well as obviously giving it more individuality.

5. Emerald Birthstone

Emeralds are the birthstone for people who are indeed born in the month of May and are also linked to the Zodiac sign of Cancer, so obviously will provide a great symbolic link if you have a connection to these.

Conclusion

The metals that are used to set off other gemstones are used just the same with emeralds, such as 9ct and more often 18ct, white and yellow gold types, as well as, but less commonly platinum. The use of white gold seems to have become very popular over the last few years with many.

emeralds are fairly soft in comparison to the other most popular types of stones employed for using in engagement rings, so obviously a little care and attention has to be used. If you think you may be going to possible subject the stone to knocks and scratches, then it is much better to remove it when necessary. They can be kept looking as good as new by cleaning with a soft toothbrush immersed in a little warm and soapy water. But never try to clean in hot water, steam, or in a ultrasonic bath.

One of the best reasons to make them your favourite, is that Historically Cleopatra suggested it was indeed one of her favourites!

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Learn About The Engagement Ring History

Engagement Rings, and most commonly those of Diamond Engagement Rings, or Ruby Engagement Rings, Sapphire Engagement Rings and Emerald Engagement Rings, usually being accompanied by diamonds, are those most often seen and used today.

 The engagement ring did not really again reach popularity until the 13th Century, after being first given as "betrothal" rings during Roman times. Around the 20th Century certain Religious followers thought them to be inappropriate at that time, so many other types of presents were given instead. Not until the 1930's were rings that had coloured gemstones set in them really popular.

It is mostly presented by the man to the women as a sort of binding contract for future marriage between them. Mostly in the Western World they are worn by the female only, but certain other Countries are found were both parties wear the ring in matching forms.

In the UK and North America, it is worn on the left hand ring finger, while in other countries such as Belgium and Ukraine, it is worn on the right hand ring finger. Sometimes in Germany and some South American Countries, the ring is worn on the left whilst engaged, but on the right hand when married. Most often though throughout all traditions it is most commonly worn on the fourth finger of the left hand, this is because it known as the vena amoris or "vein of love", that leads direct to the heart.

In only a few countries do the the future bride and groom wear these rings, but one exception to this are with the peoples of Scandinavian countries.

In some countries they wear what are known as "pre-enlargements rings" or "promise rings", before wearing the actual engagement ring, or agreeing to actual marry one another.

My Summary

Around 80% of women in the Western World are offered a diamond ring, such as Diamond Solitaire, Diamond Cluster and Diamond Trilogy (three stones in a row), as well as many others. The price of this ring can vary considerably, but due to De Beers early 20th Century marketing, it is generally presumed a man should spend 2 to 3 months' wages.

The most commonly used gemstones for making engagement rings have already been mentioned, but basically any gem can be used that you prefer. Having said this it is extremely important that you choice a stone that suits your day-to-day life schedule it it is to be worn all day, as is most often found. The most used such as ruby, emerald, diamond and sapphire, are so because of their hardness compared to more soften examples such as opal or tanzanite. So think about how durable you need your rings stone to be?

For this reason of durability, it is also good to consider maybe simulated of diamond, such as cubic zirconia, or fake coloured gemstones even. They also have the added benefit of reduced costs as well as increased resistance to cracking or scratching.

It is usually normal for most women to just want a classic Diamond Solitaire - the bigger and more sparkling the better - depending on your finances! Whichever your choice, wear it, show it off, and most of all enjoy it...

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