Attn experts: which stones are suitable in e-rings?

[Independent Gal]

I have a friend inquiring about this. I know that diamonds and sapphires are hard enough, and I''m assuming tsavorite garnets are? What other stones are hard enough to make the chip-risk low enough for everyday wear?

Thanks!

 

[movie zombie]

i wouldn''t wear any garnet 24/7: http://www.facetingrough.com/properties_garnet.shtml

i love my spessartite garnet e-ring and wouldn''t trade it for anything. i wear my wedding band 24/7 and the spess e-ring only when i leave the house....even if its to go to the lumberyard or garden center.


movie zombie

 

[chrono]

For everyday wear, only diamonds and corundum (sapphire and ruby) are safe. Garnets and spinels are fine as engagement stones but not for everyday wear.