Need advice on colored gemstone rings

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I’m looking at getting a halo gemstone ring but I need advice on what color of stone is most easily wearable.

I’m looking at either a pink or a blue tone, here are some pics. What do you think will be more easily worn as an every day?

And as a side note what are your thought of cushion vs emerald cut? TIA!

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I agree with going for whichever you like best. The nice thing with gemstones is they subtly take on the colors you're wearing, so the contrast is not so stark. I have a pink sapphire similar in tone to the one you posted set in rose gold and if I wear a different pink, it complements it.
 
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Hard choice...they all look great! What colored stones were you thinking of? If you plan to wear the ring as an everyday ring, choice a "hard" stone like sapphire. Emerald/tanzanite are soft and prone to cracking/chipping especially in a ring. If you'd like a gorgeous blue check out a Ceylon sapphire.
 
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skyqueen said:
Hard choice...they all look great! What colored stones were you thinking of? If you plan to wear the ring as an everyday ring, choice a "hard" stone like sapphire. Emerald/tanzanite are soft and prone to cracking/chipping especially in a ring. If you'd like a gorgeous blue check out a Ceylon sapphire.
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Great advice!!! Yes, soft stones are not good for daily jewelry. I rarely wear gemstone rings on a daily basis unless they’re small accent stones. I tend to gravitate around diamonds due to its resistance and I simply change color of my settings. There are so many alternatives ... colored diamonds, quartz, zircons,
Anyway .... great perspective!!
 
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skyqueen said:
Hard choice...they all look great! What colored stones were you thinking of? If you plan to wear the ring as an everyday ring, choice a "hard" stone like sapphire. Emerald/tanzanite are soft and prone to cracking/chipping especially in a ring. If you'd like a gorgeous blue check out a Ceylon sapphire.
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Thanks for the info, i didn’t realize how soft tanzenite was. I have seen the Ceylon and they are a beautiful color but not that easy to find. I think I’m leaning towards a blue for everyday. Now I just have to find the right one!
 
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lavy said:
Thanks for the info, i didn’t realize how soft tanzenite was. I have seen the Ceylon and they are a beautiful color but not that easy to find. I think I’m leaning towards a blue for everyday. Now I just have to find the right one!
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What about Montana sapphires? Many colored stones are heat treated or irradiated. Looks like you can still get some beautiful unheated Montana sapphires like this one from EraGem.
 
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lavy said:
I’m looking at getting a halo gemstone ring but I need advice on what color of stone is most easily wearable.

I’m looking at either a pink or a blue tone, here are some pics. What do you think will be more easily worn as an every day?

And as a side note what are your thought of cushion vs emerald cut? TIA!

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@lavy I’m obsessed with the stone in #2 (for a pair of earrings). Where are the photos from?
 
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