Colored Center Stone Options

Recently, engagement rings with colored center stones have been popping up more and more, and we can see why! Colored gemstones are beautiful, especially showcased in a unique setting. There are so many options to choose from, especially if you want a high quality stone. Here at FORGE, we love helping our guests pick out their perfect center stone, colored or otherwise. If you’re considering a pop of color for your engagement ring, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve rounded up some of our favorite gemstones. Take a look!

For each gemstone we highlight, we will mention its hardness and durability. With all rings, but especially rings with softer stones, we recommend insurance. This will give you the peace of mind to wear the ring you love, knowing that it’s covered if anything happens to it.

Pink Colored Center Stones:

Morganite:

If you’re looking for a light, barely pink stone, morganite might be perfect for you. Subtle but beautiful, morganites range from blush pink to peach, giving you the look of a colored center stone without being too bright. Moranite is a 7.5 to 8 on the hardness scale. This means you could put it in your engagment ring, but you might have to replace it. 

Champagne Sapphire: If you want a pink center stone that’s a little brighter than a morganite, champage sapphire is a great option. This stone is deep in color, and more noticeably pink than a morganite. Champagne sapphires are truly breathtaking, and a great choice for a pink center stone. Sapphires are a 9 on the hardness scale, meaning they’ll be a lot more durable than a morganite.

Blue Colored Center Stones:

Aquamarine: If you’re looking for a subtle, barely blue tint for your center stone, consider aquamarine. This stone is a beautiful sky blue, perfect for a small flash of color. Like morganite, aquamarine is a 7.5-8 on the hardness scale, meaning it might have to be replaced. 

Sapphire: Sapphires are best known for their deep blue color. Engagement rings with blue sapphires are eye-catching and beautiful. If you’re looking for a classic blue, sapphire could be perfect for you! Sapphire is a 9 on the hardness scale.

Topaz: Recently, we have been loving london blue topaz. This stone is a deep blue, with hints of gray or even green. It is a great option for a rich, colored center stone of an engagement ring. If we could describe this stone in one word, it would be “mesmerizing.” Topaz is an 8 on the hardness scale.

Red Colored Center Stones:

Garnet: If a red center stone is what you’re looking for, garnet is a good option. Garnets are a classic, deep red; the type of red you picture when you hear the word. Garnet is a 6.5-7.5 on the hardness scale, which means you would likely have to replace it. 

Ruby: Rubies have been a long adored gemstone, and it still is. Fun fact: rubies are actually red sapphires. They are both stones of the mineral corundum. If you want a beautiful timeless red, ruby is the perfect choice. Rubies are a 9 on the hardness scale.

White Colored Center Stones:

Moonstone: If you’re looking for a silvery, milky white center stone, moonstone might catch your eye. The different layers in the stone cause it to scatter light, giving it its beautiful glow. Moonstone is a pretty soft stone at a 6 on the hardness scale, and needs to be treated with care. 

Pearl: Classic pearls give such a unique look to an engagement ring. If you love the look and color of a pearl, it could be perfect for you. Pearls are very soft and porous, and are more prone to scratches and other damage. Pearls are a 2.5 on the hardness scale.

Green Colored Center Stones:

Green Amethyst: If a light, subtle green center stone you’re after, you might love green amethyst. Light, airy, and delicate, this green is the perfect shade if you want a hint of green. Amethyst is a 7 on the hardness scale.

Emerald: The green stone you probably think of first is emerald. This bright, colorful stone is eye-catching and a great choice if you want a bright pop of color. Emerald is a 7.5 to 8 on the hardness scale.

Tourmaline: Last but certainly not least is green tourmaline. This is a great choice for a deep green center stone. It’s a great color, but not too bright if you want a medium green. A lot of people mistake tourmaline for emerald, but either stone is a great option for an engagement ring. Tourmaline is a 7 to 7.5 on the hardness scale.

We hope you enjoyed our list of colored center stones. There are so many great options if you’re craving color in your engagement ring! If you’re ready to get started on your own custom design, come visit us at FORGE! Click here to book an appointment!