Diamonds are a girl?s best friend, and there is no question that the strength of diamonds and their glittery shine have kept them at the forefront of engagement ring sales for years. However, there are actually a variety of other engagement ring stones that make a beautiful centerpiece for your chosen ring. Consider any stones that have a high Mohs scale score, indicating that they have a strong hardness that means they are unlikely to chip or break with wear.

Sunstones and Moonstones
Sunstones and Moonstones are both semi-precious stones rather than true precious stones, but the shimmer and shine within them makes them great unconventional choices. Softer than most popular gemstones, they are chip and crack resistant if you take care of them. Moonstones are an especially nice option if you enjoy two other choices, pearls and opals. Both pearls and opals are more expensive and less durable than sunstones and moonstones. What these two stones have in common is that they tend to have non-uniform surfaces and a varied color palette inside the stone, including cloudy elements. While not the usual characteristics of a sparkly gem, these stones reveal hidden depths of color and detail, which can make a ring truly unique.
Amethyst
Amethysts are an interesting stone of a brilliant purple or lilac color. They are bright, glittery stones and they are usually quite inexpensive. You can use an amethyst ring to design something beautiful for a reasonable price. On the other hand, you ...