For brides-to-be looking for something unusual and elegant, alexandrite engagement rings are a perfect choice. This stone is fairly rare, which is why many found in rings and other jewellery are lab-grown. It has a colour ranging from lighter purple hues to deep teal and blue. Alexandrite pairs beautifully with diamonds. It is also sometimes used alongside sapphires. Thanks to its unique colour that has both warm and cool tones, this stone works well on any type of metal band. If you’re wondering whether alexandrite is a good choice for your engagement ring, these ring ideas will give you some inspiration.
Gorgeous Alexandrite Engagement Rings
Here are some examples of how that alexandrite can be used in engagement rings.
Emerald Cut
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Emerald-cut rings remain one of the most popular styles. These stones have a flat surface, with clear, unobstructed edges. Although this cut does not sparkle as much as brilliant cut stones, it optimises the colour of your chosen stones. With a stone such as alexandrite, this cut reveals the deep blue-green colour perfectly. The small diamonds set on either side add the final touch.
Pave Swirl
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This type of ring features a twisted band encrusted with pave diamonds. The bands meet at the centre, surrounding the stone at the top and bottom. In this design, the centre oval stone takes centre stage. A rose gold band balances out the warm purple colour of the stone.
Three Stone
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A timeless choice for romantics, three stone rings are deeply symbolic. Each stone represents a stage in your life together… your past, your present and your future. In this design, a round solitaire diamond is set in the middle, with small teardrop alexandrite stones on each side. Cool metals such as platinum or white gold work well in this design as they emphasise the colour of the side stones.
Gold Swirl
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Another popular ring style is the swirled band design. This type of ring has two bands, one with pave diamonds and the other left plain. Unlike double band designs that surround the stone, this design features a solitaire alexandrite and delicate twists. Yellow gold off-sets the purple-blue colour of the centre stone, while the subtle diamonds on the band add more sparkle to the ring.
Oval Pave
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Oval stones are flattering, simple and versatile, working well in many designs. They are often used in simple ring styles. If you’re looking for something that has lots of sparkle without being too flashy, this understated ring will be ideal. The alexandrite turns a classic into something bold, while the pave band means that the ring does not lose its classic style.
Round Accents
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This ring will appeal to those wanting a feminine, minimal ring. Accent stones are featured in designs such as infinity loops. This design has a series of oval diamonds along a rose gold band, with a small round alexandrite in the middle. As the middle stone is fairly small, the diamonds are not overpowered. A rose gold band adds more warmth to the deep maroon colour of this alexandrite stone.
Classic Halo
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Finally, we have the classic halo. There’s a reason that this ring has remained one of the best-loved rings for brides all over the world. A series of tiny diamonds begin near the top of the band (or sometimes all around the band). These lead up to the middle stone, surrounding it in a halo. These designs range from princess and square stones to round and oval stones. With a striking alexandrite centre stone, this ring gives you a modern spin on a timeless design.
At Cape Diamonds, we offer a range of pre-made designs along with custom ring designs. If you’d like to create your very own alexandrite engagement ring, get in touch with us today and let us help you plan the ring of your dreams.