Hello, hello! Complete newbie here - I found this site as I started doing some research on gemstones. I am very recently engaged (huzzah!), and am looking for a gemstone for my ring (I am not a diamond girl). I initially was hoping for an aquamarine, but after reading some of the threads on this forum, came to the conclusion that aquamarine isn't a good choice for a wear-every-day ring. I've started looking for an alternative, and would appreciate any advice (yup, I've read the sticky on buying colored gemstones).
I've looked at some sapphires, particularly Montana sapphires, but am open to other ideas. I love the color of aquamarine, so hope to find something similar. Emerald or radiant cut is my first choice, though cushion is a possibility - roughly 1ct (7x5mm +/-). I may need to contact a few vendors to see what they might have available - I've looked at Mountain Momma Gems, Blaze N Gems, and a few others - haven't found the perfect stone out there yet, but I'm sure it's out there (even if it isn't cut yet!). The ring itself is white gold w/channel-set diamonds (photo attached with a sample stone - which is too "blue" and a little dark for me).
I like this sapphire, but think it's just a bit darker than what I want: https://www.etsy.com/listing/200384...-modified-radiant-cut?ref=shop_home_active_17
Any ideas, advice, critique, etc. would be appreciated. Many thanks!!
I've looked at some sapphires, particularly Montana sapphires, but am open to other ideas. I love the color of aquamarine, so hope to find something similar. Emerald or radiant cut is my first choice, though cushion is a possibility - roughly 1ct (7x5mm +/-). I may need to contact a few vendors to see what they might have available - I've looked at Mountain Momma Gems, Blaze N Gems, and a few others - haven't found the perfect stone out there yet, but I'm sure it's out there (even if it isn't cut yet!). The ring itself is white gold w/channel-set diamonds (photo attached with a sample stone - which is too "blue" and a little dark for me).
I like this sapphire, but think it's just a bit darker than what I want: https://www.etsy.com/listing/200384...-modified-radiant-cut?ref=shop_home_active_17
Any ideas, advice, critique, etc. would be appreciated. Many thanks!!