This stone symbolizes love and romance. In Sanskrit, the word ruby, "ratnaraj," means "The king of the gemstones." Deep red rubies are indeed one of the most valuable gemstones in the world.

Rubies are found in various shades of pink-red, from "pigeon blood" to dark red, and the color depends on where the stones are mined. Large specimens are extremely rare and much more precious than diamonds.

Famous jewels have been created with beautiful rubies, including the tiara of Princess Mary of Denmark and the stunning collection of Elizabeth Taylor. Gorgeous ruby engagement rings are worn by Katy Perry, Eva Longoria, Victoria Beckham, and Jessica Simpson.

* Locations: Mainly Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Africa.
* Birthstone of July.
* Celebrates the 5th and 40th wedding anniversary.

Together with, among others, emerald and morganite, aquamarine belongs to the Beryl family. Aquamarine is derived from the Latin word for seawater. As the name suggests, the stone can vary in color from greenish-blue to light blue-green. The clarity of aquamarine is also breathtaking.

The majority of the stones are very light blue, while a small percentage has an intense blue color. This gemstone symbolizes trust and friendship.

The Santa Maria Aquamarine the most outstanding color among aquamarines. This very specific vibrant intense blue color has a deeply saturated hint of green and is downright beautiful!

Aquamarine is beloved among royals. Queen Elizabeth, for instance, possessed an impressive collection of aquamarine jewelry. Meghan Markle currently dazzles with a beautiful aquamarine cocktail ring, which was previously owned by the late Princess Diana.

* Origins: Mainly Brazil, Madagascar, Nigeria, Mozambique, and Pakistan.
* Birthstone of March.
* Celebrates a 19th wedding anniversary.

As the name suggests, Green Beryl belongs to the Beryl family. The color can vary from light green to deep green. Sometimes, Green Beryl may also have a bluish-green tint, bringing it closer to aquamarine in terms of color. The green color is attributed to the presence of iron.

Locations: Including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Russia, South Africa, and South America.

Paraíba tourmaline is a rare gemstone known for its striking neon blue to green colors. The blue and green hues are a result of the presence of copper and manganese, and sometimes iron.

The name "Paraíba" is derived from the Paraíba region in Brazil, where the stone was first discovered in the late 1980s. Similar gemstones have later been found in Mozambique and Nigeria.

Due to its limited availability, Paraíba gemstones are primarily used in high-end jewelry.

Tsavorite Garnet is extraordinary. The name "tsavorite" is derived from the Tsavo National Park in Kenya, where this gemstone was first discovered in 1967. The color can range from light green to dark yellow-green, and has always a very intense color.

This remarkable gemstone is believed to promote prosperity, success, and creative energy. Tsavorite is primarily mined through small-scale operations in East Africa. Sustainable mining practices are becoming increasingly important to minimize the impact on the environment and local communities.

* Location: Kenya and Tanzania

This is a highly trendy and colorful gemstone, often confused with Cubic Zirconia. Cubic Zirconia is a synthetic imitation, often mimicking diamonds, while Zircon is indeed a natural gemstone and... is the oldest gemstone on Earth with an age of 4.4 billion years.

In the Middle Ages, it was believed that this stone promoted sleep, dispelled evil spirits, and brought a life of wealth and wisdom.

Zircon occurs in a diverse range of colors, including yellow, green, red, brown, and blue. The orange-colored Zircon with the so-called Fanta color is highly coveted. Celine Roelens also frequently incorporates vivid blue zircons into her collections.

* Locations: Australia, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Brazil
* Birthstone of December

"The diamond is forever" — this iconic slogan from 1947 continues to contribute to the immense popularity of diamonds in engagement and wedding rings today. It carries a profound meaning, implying the everlasting and unchanging love symbolized by a diamond engagement ring. Celebrities with stunning diamond engagement rings include Beyoncé, Amal Clooney, Gisele Bundchen, Scarlett Johansson, and Kim Kardashian. The "Emily in Paris" star Lily Collins also wears a beautiful rose-cut diamond.

The most famous and precious diamond on Earth is the Kohinoor. This phenomenal stone was found in India and has been in possession of the British royal family since the 19th century.

Diamond is the hardest material found on Earth, being 58 times harder than any other natural material. It is rated 10 on the Mohs scale, meaning it can only be scratched by another diamond.

Diamonds are evaluated based on four important criteria (the 4 C's): Carat weight, Color, Clarity, and Cut. These criteria determine the quality and value of a diamond. While these 4 C's apply to white diamonds, diamonds come in all colors, known as "fancy colors." These fancy colors are highly rare and sought after, including yellow, pink, blue, and red.

* Locations: Including Botswana, South Africa, Congo, Namibia, Russia, Australia, and Canada.
* Birthstone of April.
* Celebrates a 10th, 60th, and 75th wedding anniversary.

Topaz is a gemstone belonging to the silicate minerals and is often found in various shades of yellow, brown, green, blue, and pink. The different color variants are typically named according to their color, such as blue topaz, pink topaz, etc. However, there are also special designations in the market, such as Imperial Topaz, London Blue Topaz, and Swiss Blue Topaz.

The name for Imperial Topaz originated in nineteenth-century Russia. At that time, the Ural Mountains were the primary source of topaz, and the pink gemstone extracted there was named after the Russian tsar. Ownership of the gemstone was restricted to the royal family. Today, this color variant of topaz is one of the most valuable.

London Blue Topaz is a specific variant of the topaz family known for its deep, intense blue color. This blue gemstone often exhibits shades of gray and green as well.

* Locations: Topaz is found in various parts of the world, including Brazil, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Russia, Australia, Mexico,
Myanmar (Burma), and the United States.
* Birthstone of November (Imperial Topaz) and December (blue topaz)
* Celebrates a 4th wedding anniversary (blue topaz) and a 24th wedding anniversary (Imperial topaz)