Marquise Engagement Rings and Alternative Gemstones

Diamonds are the gemstone of choice for most marquise engagement rings. But there are others gemstones that are just as beautiful, or even more beautiful, than a traditional diamond. Marquise engagement rings are out of the ordinary. Its unique cut isn’t something seen on a regular basis. If marquise engagement rings are to your liking, why not consider spicing up the cut by choosing a center gemstone other than a diamond?

Combining Birthstones with Marquise Engagement Rings

So, you’re looking for an alternative to a traditional diamond? Then look no further than your own birthday and zodiac sign. Buying the ring for someone else? No problem. Just use their birthday and zodiac sign. Having a birthstone as your center ring will add extra symbolic meaning to the engagement ring. Of all the engagement ring cuts, marquise engagement rings go exceptionally well with alternative gemstones.

Here are some alternative gemstone choices:

1. Garnet Marquise Engagement Rings – Garnet is the birthstone for the month of January. The garnet is a fiery red gemstone. It looks great when flanked by traditional diamonds.
2. Amethyst Marquise Engagement Rings – Amethyst is the birthstone for those born in February. The amethyst is a deep, rich purple – the color of royalty.
3. Aquamarine Marquise Engagement Rings – Aquamarine is the birthstone for March and October. Aquamarine gemstones are light or powder blue.
4. Sapphire Marquise Engagement Rings – April actually has two birthstones, diamond and sapphire. Sapphire also represents September. The dark blue sapphire serves as a great alternative to diamond.
5. Emerald Marquise Engagement Rings – Emerald is the gemstone for both May and June. The rich, dark green color would compliment any ring. Pearls and alexandrite (usually purple or green) can also represent June. However, pearls aren’t typically used with rings.
6. Onyx or Ruby Marquise Engagement Rings – Onyx and ruby represent July. Onyx rings are pretty common among men. Onyx is completely black, and some men feel it’s a strong color that represents them well. Rubies are bright red, similar in color to garnets.
7. Peridot Marquise Engagement Rings – This August birthstone is a lighter shade of green.
8. Pink Tourmaline Marquise Engagement Rings – Pink tourmaline represents October, and is dark pink. Aquamarine can also represent October.
9. Topaz Marquise Engagement Rings – Topaz is the birthstone for November. It comes in a variety of colors, although most often light blue or light brown.
10. Turquoise Marquise Engagement Rings – Turquoise is the main birthstone for the month of December, although ruby can also be used. Turquoise is described as being sea blue.

As you can see, there are many alternative to the traditional diamond. Choosing a colored gemstone for an engagement ring will set you apart from the majority of those who choose diamonds. The color you choose doesn’t even have to represent a birthday. It can have some other special meaning. It can be your favorite color, the color of your significant other’s eyes, or some other color with significant meaning.