I wanted to look a little bit at some of the other kinds of gemstones. Everyone knows a diamond is the first choice for an engagement ring, but there are lots more to consider. Any of these could make a memorable present that will get you browny points!

Morganite is a beautiful clear stone that is generally a peachy color. You may also find Morganite in a pinkish color but these stones are usually color enhanced. Morganite is from the same class of gems as Emeralds yet are rarer to find. The wonderful thing about Morganite is that when stones are found they are generally large and you can cut a nice size stone from them that are often flawless.

The Aquamarine is a very pretty light blue stone. The color of an aquamarine will depend on the region that it was mined from. Aquamarines that come from the North Carolina area have a different shade of blue then the ones from Pakistan. These stones are often able to be cut larger then other gemstones and make great show piece jewelry.

Amethyst is a gorgeous purple color stone that mostly comes from South America. Amethyst derives from the same type of stone as the Topaz. A deep and very clear purple is the prime color of stone that you would want if you are purchasing this gem, though all shades of purple are available. This is a very common stone but it can be made into beautiful jewelry.