When thinking of wedding rings, most couples immediately think of a diamond ring. Although these precious gemstones are the most popular choices for wedding and engagement rings, you can add a unique touch to your wedding jewelry by combining them with other valuable and beautiful gems.

White diamonds are the most popular, but for a slightly more unique style try a pink diamond. Diamonds are available in a range of colors and although the colorless varieties are usually the most valuable, naturally pink diamonds are so rare that they belong to the most expensive gemstones in the world. A gold or white gold ring with a pink diamond on its own, or combined with a white diamond, is a beautiful design.

Many couples are also opting for white sapphires. Because sapphires belong to the hardest gemstones in the world, and because the white sapphire can look like a colorless diamond, these gems can be used as a more affordable alternative that still looks brilliant. Sapphires are popular because of their durability and because of their sparkle that resembles that of the diamond. If you would prefer to have some color in your wedding ring, sapphires also come in a range of different tones. Although white is the most highly valued variety, blue sapphires are very popular. The most valuable blue varieties come from Kashmir in India.

Another valuable gemstone is the emerald. These precious green gemstones are loved for their beautiful color and the best stones can even be more expensive than diamonds. For hundreds of years emeralds were used in different cultures as symbols of love and beauty, and they were also thought to be holy gemstones. The green tones can be combined with gold or with silver, and this is one gemstone that will always look beautiful even with age.