Since ancient times, humans have associated gemstones with healing properties and spiritual significance. The pull to attach special significance to gemstones has continued in modern times, with the designation in 1912 of birthstones for each month by the American National Association of Jewelers. Whether you choose a stone for its traditional spiritual meaning, its connection to your birth month, or love the color of the stone, it is fun to understand these traditions.

Each birthstone is associated with symbolic meaning, some based on historical lore, some based on spiritual healing. Several birthstones have traditional ties to romance and love. For instance, Amethysts are connected to St Valentine and matrimony, Garnets have long been symbols of unwavering love and friendship, Rubies are said to hold the power of life and passion, Pink Tourmaline encourages compassion, and Sapphires are a symbol of romantic devotion. 

Wedding rings are a symbol of eternal love and unending commitment. Since you'll be wearing your wedding band all the time, it's important to select a gemstone that will stand up to daily wear. When choosing birthstones for wedding rings, it is best to learn a little about the Mohs hardness scale. In 1822 Friedrich Mohs created this scale to rate gemstones from 1 (softest) to 10 (exceptionally hard), based on their ability to withstand scratches.

Not far below on the Mohs scale are June’s birthstone, Alexandrite, a magical color-shifting gemstone, Aquamarine, March’s cool sea blue stone, December’s Blue Topaz, April’s White Topaz, and Emerald, May’s verdant green birthstone. Any of these stones are hard enough to be excellent choices for everyday wear. 

There are so many ways you can choose which birthstones to use in your wedding ring. Perhaps you would like a personalized ring with the birthstones of you and your partner. Or maybe you are forming a blended family and want to create a ring that will include everyone. Perhaps you want to honor significant dates like the month you met and the month you got engaged. Or perhaps you want to celebrate the month you got married. The beautiful thing about personalized jewelry is that you get to choose what is significant for you and what story you want to tell.

Birthstone Engagement Rings offer an affordable alternative to traditional diamond engagement rings. They are also a meaningful way to add color and personality to your matrimonial ring stack. The price per carat of precious and semi precious gemstones can be significantly lower than the cost of diamonds. With careful consideration and an understanding of the durability of gemstones, birthstone engagement rings for women can be much easier on your budget, without sacrificing style.

For most people, their wedding band is something they put on and never take off. In light of this, an important question to ask is whether a full Eternity Band or a Half Eternity Band is right for you. An eternity band has gemstones set all the way around, meaning the stones on the inside will come under more stress, possibly striking hard surfaces. If you are an active person and are often at the gym or in the garden, a half eternity band might be the better option for you.

Finally, there is the practical issue of resizing. We would all love to remain the same size as on our wedding day, but in truth, as we go through pregnancies and age, our bodies change. A half eternity band, which has gemstones across one half of the band, can easily be resized, giving practical flexibility. Full eternity bands are extremely difficult to resize because the gemstones and their settings encompass the full ring.

At HAVERHILL we recommend a Half Eternity Band for durability, comfort and flexibility. Our Rosecliff Stackable Band Ring was designed with these important features in mind. No wonder it is our most popular ring!

Perhaps because families come together for the holidays, or there is a special touch of romance in the air, or maybe the New Year brings a sense of new beginnings, but without a doubt, engagements hit a year round high from Thanksgiving to Valentine’s Day. For those who want to commemorate a December engagement, what better way than to choose the sky blue Nantucket Blue Topaz as a December birthstone engagement ring or wedding band?  

At HAVERHILL, we are honored to help you create a unique birthstone Engagement Ring or birthstone Wedding Ring so you can share your love story with the world. Choose birthstones that connect you to your loved ones and to the important milestones in your life. Each ring is handcrafted in our Rhode Island studio with the highest quality materials and superb craftsmanship so that it will stand the test of time, just like your love story.