Dark red, glossy and enigmatic, can you refuse a garnet gemstone?

Garnet has been around since the Bronze Age and is found across the world from India to America to Africa. A tough gemstone, garnet is used to make rings, necklaces, earrings and much more.

At Rings.org.uk, we think garnet rings are second only to ruby rings for the ultimate Valentines gift or even a Valentines engagement ring for the one you love. Find out more about garnet rings in our top 10 reasons to choose garnet rings below.

Top 10 reasons to choose garnet rings:

# 1 – Dark red, glossy and enigmatic, the appeal of garnet rings surely lies in the intriguing colouring reminiscent of garnet’s sister gemstone, the fiery ruby.

# 2 – Red garnet gemstones are known for their ability to display power and passion. Garnet rings represent truth, love and desire.

# 3 – Rings containing garnet make sensuous engagement rings, eternity rings and anniversary rings. Garnet is also the nominated gemstone to celebrate 2^nd wedding anniversaries.

# 4 – Garnet rings are gifts suitable for those born in January and the star sign Capricorn. Garnet rings are said to bring luck and good fortune to those who share their birth month with this treasured gemstone.

# 5 – In health, garnet rings and garnet jewellery are said to enhance the sensuality and sexuality.  The rich gemstone brings forward good feelings of success and happiness.

# 6 – Garnet gemstones are often used to heal the body, especially the heart, lungs and fighting infection. Wearing a garnet ring is a popular suggestion to help guard against depression.

# 7 – Garnet rings are unisex rings that can be worn by men, women and children alike.

# 8 – To enhance awareness, insight and personal regeneration, your garnet rings can be worn on any finger and this adds to the healing properties of this special gemstone.

# 9 – Garnet rings are the perfect gift for friends and lovers. This Valentines, consider a garnet ring for your proposal and check our size guide for the perfect fit.

# 10 – Although garnet rings are predominantly red and dark red, garnet is also found in shades of yellow, orange, green, brown and almost-black. Choose your favourite garnet rings at Rings.org.uk and you’ll find rings you can treasure for a lifetime.

This article was created for Rings.org.uk – the leading rings comparison site over 10,000 rings, garnet rings and many more rings to choose from. If you enjoyed this article take a look at our Top 10 Reasons To Choose Ruby Rings as well.

Blue is the colour of the sky and the ocean, the passionate freedom and independence coupled with the solid foundation of love, trust and desire. Wearing a blue ring, whether a topaz ring, an aquamarine ring or a sapphire ring will make you feel amazing, regardless of whether you bought the ring for yourself or have been given a ring as an engagement ring, eternity ring or anniversary ring.

At Rings.org.uk, we adore sapphire rings and want to share our top 10 reasons why we say everyone needs a sensuous sapphire ring on their finger.

Top 10 reasons to wear sapphire rings:

# 1 – A Royal gemstone, sapphire engagement rings and sapphire rings have been favoured by the British Royal family for several generations. When Prince William proposed to his long term girlfriend Kate Middleton, he chose to present her with the stunning sapphire and diamond engagement ring worn by his mother Princess Diana.

# 2 – Stunning sapphire is a cool blue gemstone in shades of midnight blue and navy blue that are sophisticated and stylish. Sapphire rings are modern and chic.

# 3 – Sapphire is known as the ‘Gem of Destiny’ and we have loved and worn sapphire rings since the 7th Century BC.

# 4 – Sapphire rings are perfect Christmas presents for your friends born in September and under the gentle star sign Virgo.

# 5 – If you are celebrating a 5th, 23rd or 45th wedding anniversary, choose a sapphire ring to mark the occasion. If you are celebrating a 65th birthday, or 65th wedding anniversary, the elusive star sapphire ring is the traditional gift to choose.

# 6 – In health, wearing a sapphire ring is said to lower a fever, reduce inflammation and heal injuries such as burns and scars.

# 7 – Sapphires rate 9 on the Moh’s scale of hardness. Second only to diamond, a sapphire ring will be beautiful, tough and perfect to wear and enjoy every day.

# 8 – Remember pink sapphires too. If the cool blue sapphire ring isn’t what you’re looking for, why not take a look at the selection of pink sapphire rings at Rings.org.uk. You’ll find beautiful rings at amazing prices.

# 9 – The sapphire gemstone is associated with sincerity, loyalty and friendship. Wear a sapphire ring or a sapphire engagement ring to enhance your life and draw good things towards you.

# 10 – Finally, sapphire rings suit cool skin tones in the same way their cousin the ruby gemstone suits warm skin tones. Sapphires look their best when surrounded by diamonds and set in gold or silver rings.

This article was created for Rings.org.uk – the leading rings comparison site with over 10,000 rings, ruby rings and many more rings to choose from. If you enjoyed this article, why not take a look at our Top 10 Reasons To Choose Ruby Rings as well.

Choosing your own engagement ring is a fairly modern concept. In the past, choosing the engagement ring has been down to the man who’s proposing, perhaps with a little help from his friends. Maybe his family has a custom to hand down jewellery and you received a ‘second hand’ engagement ring from his great grandmother.

Even if you chose your own engagement ring, there may come a time when the large diamond ring is impractical for work or performing simple tasks around the house. That’s when asking oh so sweetly for rings can give you the chance to choose a more suitable engagement ring.

Other, popular, reasons we ask for an upgrade include the birth of a child, a work promotion and relationship milestones such as a 1 year wedding anniversary, 5 year anniversary, 10 year anniversary, you get the idea.

If you had a diamond solitaire engagement ring, you might want to upgrade to a tri-stone ring with three diamonds, or a mix of gemstones to represent the three stages, the past, the present and the future.

There are always good reasons why you need new rings and at Rings.org.uk we are happy to help. With over 10,000 rings from top brands, we have rings for every occasion.

# 1 – The first reason to choose a turquoise ring is simple. Your vibrant, eye catching, bright blue turquoise rings will brighten your day each time you wear them. They will invoke precious feelings of happiness, prosperity and success.

# 2 – Glamorous turquoise rings are said to help at work and at home with your communication. Turquoise rings are said to aid regeneration and renew your strength.

# 3 – In health, wearing a turquoise ring is said to be effective with asthma, fighting infections and depression. The cheerful unique colouring in turquoise rings will lighten your spirits.

# 4 – If you are celebrating a 5th or 11th wedding anniversary, turquoise is the nominated gemstone for these occasions. Choosing turquoise rings to celebrate your anniversary is a timeless gift you will appreciate day after day.

# 5 – Since 1920, turquoise has been nominated the official birthstone for December and for Sagittarians born under the astrology star sign of the archer, Sagittarius. Wearing rings containing your birthstone is said to enhance your luck and bring good things your way.

# 6 – With a Moh’s rating of 5-6, turquoise is a mid-range gemstone that can be worn every day as well as on special occasions. Turquoise rings have a gentle presence and a lasting appeal.

# 7 – Silver turquoise rings, white gold turquoise rings and platinum turquoise rings are perfect if you have cool skin tones and blue, green or grey eyes. The cool metals matched with the vibrant turquoise gemstone are reminiscent of the deep ocean and beautiful summer days.

# 8 – Alternatively, gold turquoise rings are uplifting if you have warm skin tones and brown or hazel eye colouring. The relaxing contrast between the colours is uplifting and will make you feel on top of the world.

# 9 – A modern gemstone with a rich history, turquoise and turquoise rings have been worn since Egyptian times. Turquoise is also a sacred stone of the North American Indians and Tibetans and used to promote wisdom, kindness and trust.

# 10 – A blue-green turquoise ring is the ultimate token of friendship and commitment between friends and lovers. When choosing your rings, consider turquoise rings as the foundation for your relationship and the gemstone to bring happiness into your life.

Beautiful and mysterious, the mesmerising, captivating shades of topaz belong to the Scorpio star sign. A topaz necklace, topaz earrings and a Topaz Ring make elegant gifts for your Scorpio friend and those born in November.

Topaz is also the gemstone for celebrating 4th, 19th and 23rd wedding anniversaries. Topaz is found in the popular Sky Blue, Swiss Blue and London Blue colourings as well as shades of yellow.

Mystic topaz is a unique and entrancing variety of topaz with a coating that makes the gemstone shimmer with a rainbow effect. Mystic Topaz Rings are said to increase energy and promote harmony, friendship and love.

Find a gorgeous selection of topaz rings from leading High Street and online brands at Rings.org.uk. Give a topaz ring as a gift and order your topaz ring in time for your friend or partner’s birthday or special occasion.