Orange Gemstones in Jewelry

Capture the Essence! of Orange-Colored Gemstones with this Vintage Natural Vivid Orange Sapphire Engagement Ring. Photo ©2015 EraGem Jewelry. Orange gemstones are an exquisite choice for a woman with flair. According to the GIA, there is always room for orange in your wardrobe {1}. The bright, warm color offers a standout look which perfectly complements dark- or honey-toned skin. Rings, necklaces, and bracelets punctuated with orange diamonds, sapphires, or citrines can add dimension and even sophistication to your style. Perhaps you're one of those women who looks fantastic in orange. If so, you may even want to consider an orange gemstone for your engagement ring. For such an important piece worn daily, we recommend pairing color with classic design elements. The engagement ring pictured here is a perfect example. Featuring a 1.40-carat natural vivid orange sapphire, the cathedral setting offers a touch of class.  Further elegance is achieved with the two channel-set white diamonds. The orange sapphire, white diamonds, and platinum band offer a perfect blend of classic spice.

Orange Sapphires

The array of colors offered by orange sapphires is truly astonishing, with stones ranging from subtle pastel to bright reddish-orange. The GIA describes everything from soft peach, to vivid tangerine, to saturated reddish-orange {2}. Sapphires achieve their orange hues from traces of chromium and iron. Chromium lends the stone its reds, while iron lends its yellows. The result is an astonishing display of colorful warmth. According to the Natural Sapphire Company, orange sapphires are mined in small quantities in Australia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Kenya, and Madagascar.  Natural orange sapphires are rare, which is why we recommend you purchase them from a reputable jeweler to ensure that you are getting a good value for the price you pay.

Which Orange Gemstone is Right for Me?

Orange sapphires are not the only option if you're in the market for an orange gemstone for your engagement ring. Many other stones come in this hue and are perfectly suited to everyday wear. A short list of your options includes orange diamonds, garnets, or citrines. If you've decided to make orange your engagement ring color, we applaud your singular taste and offer the following checklist for choosing the perfect orange gemstone:

• Consider Durability. Because you will wear it every day, your engagement ring stone should rate no less than a 6.5 on the Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness.
• Consider Shade and Saturation. Are you attracted to pumpkins and carrots, or do you prefer cantaloupes, apricots, and peaches? Do deep colors draw you in, or do you find pastels more appealing? Choose a color you can live with every single day that will complement your current wardrobe.
• Consider Size. Unless you're opting for a vivid orange diamond, your price points for orange gemstones are likely to afford you a larger stone. Depending on your budget, you may very well be in the market for a stone larger than 1 carat.
• Consider Cut. Color saturation will be enhanced by a good cut. Make sure you look at a number of different stones, and pay close attention to color distribution. A good cut will ensure an even distribution of color throughout the stone. A poorly cut stone will appear lighter in the center and darker on the outer edges.

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References

1. GIA. "Fall Fashion Ideas: Orange Gems." Accessed January 29, 2015.
2. GIA. "Sapphire Quality Factor." Accessed January 30, 2015.
3. Grande, Lance and Allison Augustyn. Gems and Gemstones: Timeless Natural Beauty of the Mineral World. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 2009.
4. Minerals.net. "The Precious Gemstone Sapphire." Accessed January 30, 2015.