So, I don’t know if you’ve ever thought about this, but the whole must have diamond thing for engagement rings is basically a marketing ploy as told by this entertaining video here. Before diamonds were sold to us via an extremely effective marketing campaign in the early 1900s I’ve read there are other stones that have been used to signify love or engagement when desired.
I personally think a diamond would be really cool but I would want to make sure the diamond is ethically mined and suits my needs and desires of what properties I want and what I want it to symbolize. To me, a diamond doesn’t represent love.
What does?
Well.. I’m so glad you asked!
Morganite
This ring is gorgeous in my opinion. Morganite has a soft spot in my heart as well. I used it very effectively in my self-love reprogramming and found it to be very calming and subtle yet powerful. It is a stone that is known to resonate with Divine Love, and helps the wearers to find balance within themselves, open their hearts, and tap into the Divine Love flowing around us all the time.
Ruby
Oh Ruby!
Rubys are signs of protection, wealth and often passion. They help protect the household and the wearer psychically, and are well known to increase passion and romantic love. They are beautiful, and if cost is an issue, check out the two source links for these guys – you might find they are in your budget. But I do like the raw rubies. 😉
Also if you want to learn more about ruby lore, this page is very informative.
But red’s not your colour? How about green!
Peridot
Peridot is a stone of happiness. It has the capability to increase prosperity, love, and joy inside of your life. It opens up the heart chakra and alleviates feelings of guilt and shame. It’s a light-feeling stone that helps increase self-esteem as well.
Tanzanite
That above these words is Tanzanite with Raw Diamond made by a person in Oregon on Etsy. Her rings are all amazing. Go check her out following the Source link above. 🙂
Tanzanite is one of my favourites (as most minerals are!)! While Tanzanite is usually used to help one increase psychic abilities, it opens the higher heart. The higher heart deals often with how we respond to the outside world and how our soul purpose manifests in the world (in my opinion). It aids in speaking your hearts truth and in relieving worry or doubts. It also can rebuild trust.
This ring above is made of Tanzanite, Kunzite and sterling silver, making it a very affordable ring for anyone.
Kunzite
Oh my goodness. Kunzite is another favourite of mine, lol. Kunzite is soothing, aids breaking down emotional walls and letting go of fears. It’s often helpful for women who have or want children. It aids in allowing one free expression of feelings.
I could go on and on, but if I were shopping for an engagement ring I would ask myself, what does the relationship represent to me? What do I want the relationship to hold for me? And what do I want to draw into the relationship?
I would take the top two properties (maybe three) and seek out a stone that is known best to represent that.
You can also go totally intuitively about it as well. It’s all up to you!
P.S. Also, if you can, try to find a local jeweller. It’s always good to support local businesses but most local jewellers I know will be able to tell you where the stone comes from, and its properties as well as having recommendations for stones that fit your needs. 🙂
