Different Styles of Gemstone Rings

Gemstone rings are worn around your finger and are made from gold, platinum or silver. The precious metal used very much depends on the type of gemstone used; the more valuable the gemstone the higher value of metal is normally used.



There are many types of gemstone rings eternity rings, solitaire rings, cluster rings, trilogy rings and stacking rings.



There are two types of eternity rings, full and half. A full eternity ring features gemstones all the way around, normally a more expensive gemstone ring which features precious gemstones and harder to re-size at a later date should you need to. A half eternity ring is very similar to the full eternity but the gemstones are only set in half of the ring being on the topside of your finger.



A solitaire gemstone ring is a ring that features one gemstone. This look is very popular with engagement rings. A good quality oval cut sapphire; ruby, emerald or tanzanite is a popular choice for solitaire rings alongside the most popular being a diamond.



A gemstone cluster ring can be designed in many ways; however, will always feature several gemstones to make up the cluster. A gemstone ring, which looks like a flower design is, know as a cluster ring.



A trilogy gemstone ring features three gemstones that mean one for the past, one for present and one for the future. Normally the three gemstones will be the same type.



The gemstone stacking rings are a more modern take with these rings being allot thinner than a standard ring which allows then to be stacked together. Sold individually or as a set of three and are more readily available in sterling silver, however, gold stacking rings give that modern twist to the traditional yellow gold.



Regardless of your taste or style there will always be coloured gemstone rings to suit your outfit, as there really is every colour of the rainbow available these days.



Beautiful gemstone rings make an ideal engagement ring, which symbolises the love between two people. In modern times the coloured gemstone has become more popular for an engagement ring than the solitaire diamond ring.



Rings in the United Kingdom are sold in sizes, which reflect the alphabet. Generally available in sizes from ‘J’ through to a ‘Q’ some larger sizes are available and some jewellers may also offer a half size, ideal if you’re in between the two full sizes.



One piece of advice will always give is to ensure your precious metal jewellery ring is hallmarked by one of the four assay offices within the United Kingdom. This is you guarantee that it is genuine.