1.5ct diamond aquamarine engagement ring

Aquamarine engagement rings are favoured by those who are looking for a less traditional ring style. By its nature, aquamarine is free from inclusions, giving it great clarity.

It's a gemstone that can work well in a variety of different settings and styles, and it's affordable, too - as aquamarine naturally grows in large crystals, larger stones won't cost you the earth.

Aquamarine's pale blue colour gives a natural sparkle with a beautiful hue, and many choose aquamarine engagement rings for their symbolism. It's the birthstone for the month of March and symbolises hope, happiness, tranquillity and harmony - perfect qualities to associate with the start of a new marriage.

On the Mohs hardness scale, aquamarine is generally rated between 7.5 and 8. For engagement rings, we would recommend choosing a gemstone with a minimum hardness of 7.5 in order to resist damage caused by general wear and tear.

It's ranking on the Mohs scale means that aquamarine is definitely hard enough for an engagement ring. However, as with any piece of jewellery, we still recommend that you treat it with care to avoid any risk of damage.