Are you gearing up to ask that big question? And thinking of options for a ring? If you feel adventurous and want to surprise your special someone with something different - engagement rings decorated with precious stones might just be right for you. Precious stones (gemstones) are minerals of natural origin, that characterize in being beautiful, clear in color, and to have longevity. For a mineral to be classified as a gemstone, it must be rare, resistant, and attractive. 

We have singled out ten diamond alternative Gemstones that can be used in engagement rings:

Emerald - A perfect gemstone for engagement rings for all seasons. Emeralds most often come in color green, the deeper and more vibrant the shade of green, the more precious the jewel. The most valuable and beautiful emeralds have an intense bluish tone with a green base.

Ruby - Red is the color of love. Ruby represents love, passion, courage, and emotion. For centuries, this gem has been considered the king of all gems. Rubies have been the prized property of emperors and kings for centuries. To date, ruby ​​is the most prized gem.

Sapphire – Most often when people hear the word sapphire, they imagine the stunning purple - blue gemstone. But rarely do people know that sapphires also come in almost every rainbow color: pink, yellow, orange, and purple. Cashmere sapphire are often the most expensive. From ancient times, the blue sapphire was symbolized a promise of honesty, loyalty, and trust.

Onyx - Often with royal stones such as rubies, sapphires, and emeralds.

Morganite - A gem that is often seen as a symbol of love. Morganite is an orange-pink variant of the beryl mineral. It is considered a stone that attracts and sustains love.

Amethyst- A gemstone of purple to lavender color and glass shine. Purple is considered the color of the spirit and spirituality. It is the most popular variant of naturally colored quartz.

Tanzanite- A purple-blue gem whose color can range from light, gently purple-blue to black. It is characterized by the fact that several colors appear in one stone, so depending on the angle of view, it leaves a completely different impression and appearance.

Topaz- A stone that comes in many colors - colorless, numerous shades of yellow, pink, blue, gold.

Citrine- One of the most popular and affordable gemstones on the market. Its name comes from the French word "citron"- meaning lemon. The crystals are typically yellow and translucent

Opal - Its beauty lies in colors. The unique color varies from stone to stone. Opal is known for its fragility - it contains 5-10% water. Opal is the most prized in its red-orange hue. Still, milky white opal is more refined.

Choose your favorite gemstone, and you're ready to ask the big question!