What Your Colored Engagement Ring Really Means

These deep, wine red gemstones have a very special symbolism — the unity of passion and serenity. Wearing one is a promise that you will unconditionally love and protect your partner and vice versa.

Also called blue beryl, aquamarine is the bright vivid color of a tropical ocean. Symbolizing courage and communication, this gemstone reminds you to express your love for one another, be it through words or action, on a daily basis.

These chic gemstones are fit for royalty! Princess Diana and Kate both chose this blue stone over traditional white diamonds. Meaning: You'll always be honest and loyal to each other.

Sometimes people "lose themselves" after they partner up. But with blue topaz on your hand, you'll always stay true to yourself. Keep your unique sparkle alive and your partner will always be intrigued.

The unofficial name for golden brown diamonds, champagne diamonds are both chic and modern. They represent a commitment to always find reasons to celebrate together and be each other's biggest cheerleader.

Also called lemon quartz, this yellow gemstone sparkles with joy. Symbolizing happiness and prosperity, it encourages you to live life to the fullest and to pour your heart and soul into the marriage.

The green variety of beryl, natural emeralds always have a little garden of fine inclusions. One of the most auspicious gemstones for a wedding ring, emerald symbolizes a happy and successful marriage.

At first moonstone may look pure white, but move them slightly and a subtle blue rainbow flashes across the surface. It signifies that your love will last a lifetime and guide you throughout life's many changes.

These ultra feminine gemstones are a popular choice for wedding rings right now. Sometimes called pink emerald, morganite is a variety of beryl. It means that your match was made in heaven and that the two of you will live happily ever after.

These seductive stones shimmer with a fiery rainbow. They have long been associated with desire and passion, love and loyalty.

This merry green stone seems to light up with laughter. A secret message between you and your lover, it playfully says, "I know who you are, I trust you, and I love you dearly!"

Among the rarest of gemstones, pink diamonds symbolize love and creativity. Wear it with confidence, knowing that your wedding will be flawless and your marriage full of pleasant surprises.

Perfect for the feminine bride who dreams of true love and lifelong romance. This pink gemstone signifies that you will always be kind, loving, and thoughtful toward one another.

Tourmalines come in every shade of the rainbow, but when it comes to engagement rings, nothing compares to pink tourmaline. This vivid pink gemstone serves as a constant reminder to always trust in the power of love.

The green variety of quartz, prasiolite, is also sometimes called green amethyst. It stands for the hope that true love does exist and that you have found it in each other.

This beautiful pink gemstone embodies unconditional love. For the true romantic, this stone carries all the highest and most loving energies.

Did you know that a ruby is actually a red sapphire? The most precious form of Corundum, red ruby is the ultimate symbol of passionate love.

This rare purple/blue gemstone has only been found in a single mine in Tanzania, Africa. It has been called the "stone of magic" and wearing it on your ring finger means your life together will be a real life fairytale.

The most expensive type of garnet is this green variety found on the border of Kenya and Tanzania, near the Tsavo National Park. It reminds you that you deserve to be happy in love and that life is an adventure!

White diamonds signify pure love, but yellow diamonds add an extra wink and nod. It promises you will always be best friends and playmates, as well as lovers.