Gemstones and Silver
Silver diamond rings are generally bought as engagement rings. Many young couples prefer silver diamond rings because silver is less expensive than gold rings and some of the most amazing designs are produced because of the softness of silver.
Most jewellers only have a limited supply of silver rings so if you and your partner are looking at buying a silver engagement ring then be prepared to shop around until you find the ring you like. Professional jeweller’s can also design and make the ring you want if you can’t find it.
You will find that many people like to buy a silver ruby ring for their partner as a Valentines Day gift. A ruby is a red gemstone that derives its name from the latin word for red, ruber. A Ruby is the second hardest of all natural gems rating a 9.0 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. A diamond with a rating of 10.0 is the hardest. A Ruby is the traditional birthstone for July.
A silver emerald ring is a favourite amongst the Irish fraternity who like to buy their partners Claddagh rings. This shiny green stone is perfect for the green of Ireland and with silver rings nearly always handcrafted this precious metal and valuable gemstone go hand in hand. The emerald gemstone rates a 7.0-8 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.
A silver sapphire ring is a stunning friendship gift to loved ones. We all know that sapphires are blue gems but they also come in colours including brown, grey and black. These non-blue sapphire stones are called fancy color sapphires. The Sapphire is the birthstone for September and is also associated with the 45th wedding anniversary, which is known as the sapphire anniversary. The Sapphire gemstone rates a 9.0 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.
A silver pearl ring is a great gift idea for a 30th wedding anniversary. A pearl is a valuable gemstone and is today cultivated or harvested to be used as jewellery. Because pearls are harvested today, there are two different types of pearls available to buy, these are freshwater and saltwater pearls. Generally, the larger the pearl the more valuable it is to the owner. The largest pearl ever found was found in the Philippines in 1934.
With silver being such an easy metal for jeweller’s to work with, there are handcrafted rings with intricate designs, necklaces and broaches available to buy with any gemstone. You can find a list of jewellers in our online web directory if you wish to buy a Sterling silver ring.
A full list of all birthstones
| Month | Modern Birthstone | Traditional Birthstone |
|---|---|---|
| January | Garnet | Garnet |
| February | Amethyst | Amethyst |
| March | Aquamarine | Bloodstone, Jasper |
| April | Diamond | Diamond, Sapphire |
| May | Emerald | Emerald, Agate |
| June | Moonstone or Pearl | Alexandrite, Emerald |
| July | Ruby | Ruby, Onyx |
| August | Peridot | Sardonyx, Carnelian |
| September | Sapphire | Sapphire, Peridot |
| October | Opal | Tourmaline, Aquamarine |
| November | Topaz | Citrine, Topaz |
| December | Turquoise or Blue Topaz | Blue Topaz |
Gemstones for Wedding Anniversary Gifts
| Gemstone | Anniversary |
|---|---|
| Turquoise | 17th Wedding Anniversary |
| Peral or Diamond | 30th Wedding Anniversary |
| Jade | 35th Wedding Anniversary |
| Ruby | 40th Wedding Anniversary |
| Sapphire | 45th Wedding Anniversary |
| Emerald | 55th Wedding Anniversary |
| Diamond | 60th and 75th Wedding Anniversary |
| Star Sapphire | 65th Wedding Anniversary |
Gemstones and Silver
Silver diamond rings are generally bought as engagement rings. Many young couples prefer silver diamond rings because silver is less expensive than gold rings and some of the most amazing designs are produced because of the softness of silver.
Most jewellers only have a limited supply of silver rings so if you and your partner are looking at buying a silver engagement ring then be prepared to shop around until you find the ring you like. Professional jeweller’s can also design and make the ring you want if you can’t find it.
You will find that many people like to buy a silver ruby ring for their partner as a Valentines Day gift. A ruby is a red gemstone that derives its name from the latin word for red, ruber. A Ruby is the second hardest of all natural gems rating a 9.0 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. A diamond with a rating of 10.0 is the hardest. A Ruby is the traditional birthstone for July.
A silver emerald ring is a favourite amongst the Irish fraternity who like to buy their partners Claddagh rings. This shiny green stone is perfect for the green of Ireland and with silver rings nearly always handcrafted this precious metal and valuable gemstone go hand in hand. The emerald gemstone rates a 7.0-8 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.
A silver sapphire ring is a stunning friendship gift to loved ones. We all know that sapphires are blue gems but they also come in colours including brown, grey and black. These non-blue sapphire stones are called fancy color sapphires. The Sapphire is the birthstone for September and is also associated with the 45th wedding anniversary, which is known as the sapphire anniversary. The Sapphire gemstone rates a 9.0 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.
A silver pearl ring is a great gift idea for a 30th wedding anniversary. A pearl is a valuable gemstone and is today cultivated or harvested to be used as jewellery. Because pearls are harvested today, there are two different types of pearls available to buy, these are freshwater and saltwater pearls. Generally, the larger the pearl the more valuable it is to the owner. The largest pearl ever found was found in the Philippines in 1934.
With silver being such an easy metal for jeweller’s to work with, there are handcrafted rings with intricate designs, necklaces and broaches available to buy with any gemstone. You can find a list of jewellers in our online web directory if you wish to buy a Sterling silver ring.
A full list of all birthstones
| Month | Modern Birthstone | Traditional Birthstone |
|---|---|---|
| January | Garnet | Garnet |
| February | Amethyst | Amethyst |
| March | Aquamarine | Bloodstone, Jasper |
| April | Diamond | Diamond, Sapphire |
| May | Emerald | Emerald, Agate |
| June | Moonstone or Pearl | Alexandrite, Emerald |
| July | Ruby | Ruby, Onyx |
| August | Peridot | Sardonyx, Carnelian |
| September | Sapphire | Sapphire, Peridot |
| October | Opal | Tourmaline, Aquamarine |
| November | Topaz | Citrine, Topaz |
| December | Turquoise or Blue Topaz | Blue Topaz |
Gemstones for Wedding Anniversary Gifts
| Gemstone | Anniversary |
|---|---|
| Turquoise | 17th Wedding Anniversary |
| Peral or Diamond | 30th Wedding Anniversary |
| Jade | 35th Wedding Anniversary |
| Ruby | 40th Wedding Anniversary |
| Sapphire | 45th Wedding Anniversary |
| Emerald | 55th Wedding Anniversary |
| Diamond | 60th and 75th Wedding Anniversary |
| Star Sapphire | 65th Wedding Anniversary |