The Best Birthstone Engagement Rings for Every Month
Photography by Marilyn Denise PhotographyPlanning to start the New Year with a proposal? Choosing the perfect engagement ring is a pretty big deal. Sure, the moment itself is all about love and sentiment, but let’s not pretend the ring doesn’t matter - it’s the one thing everyone’s going to want a peek at. And spoiler: it’s not just about the price tag.
The perfect engagement ring should feel personal, reflecting their style, and fitting seamlessly into their life. After all, it’s not exactly an accessory you swap out depending on your outfit. Most importantly, it should carry meaning - whether it’s a nod to your relationship, a hint they’ve dropped, or something as personal as their birthstone.
Enter birthstone engagement rings: a thoughtful and unique way to show just how much effort you’ve put in. Whether you go for their birth month or your own, we’ve rounded up the best options for every month of the year to ensure the moment is cherished and remembered forever.
A Month-by-Month Guide to Birthstone Engagement Rings
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January: The Best Garnet Engagement Ring
9ct Yellow Gold Garnet And Cubic Zirconia Cluster Ring - £159, Ramsdens Jewellery.
Garnets are deep red gemstones, symbolising love, protection, and friendship, making them the ideal choice for lifelong commitments. These gems are perfect for a bold and unique engagement ring for those with birthdays in January.
February: The Best Amethyst Engagement Ring
Round Amethyst Halo Ring with Diamond Accents - £1,069, Angara.
With its rich purple hues, amethyst feels rich and royal-esque, often associated with humility and modesty, with a sense of calmness - perfect for a meaningful engagement piece for those born in the month of love.
March: The Best Aquamarine Engagement Ring
Trilogy Aquamarine Ring Original (8x6mm) - £2,400, Fenton.
This serene, pale blue stone, which lends its name from the Latin phrase, "water of the sea" symbolises harmony, youth and tranquillity, offering a timeless, ethereal look. The perfect way to signal the start of spring!
April: The Best Diamond Engagement Ring
9ct White Gold 0.25cttw Diamond Multistore Ring - £750, Goldsmiths.
The classic choice for engagement rings - diamonds represent strength, love, and health. They're not only perfect for those celebrating birthdays in April but a much-loved choice for everyone!
May: The Best Emerald Engagement Ring
9ct White Gold Created Emerald & CZ Pear Cluster Ring - £375, Ernest Jones.
Known for its vivid green tones, emeralds are associated with loyalty, new beginnings, peace, and security - all with a touch of regal luxury, making it the perfect engagement ring choice. What better way to begin a marriage together?
June: The Best Pearl or Alexandrite Engagement Rings
For those born in June, you have not one stunning choice, but two! Pearls evoke elegance, purity and integrity, while alexandrite, with its colour-changing properties, offers something truly unique, serving as a reminder of the joy in transformation and adaptability.
July: The Best Ruby Engagement Ring
1.85ct Ruby and Lab Diamond Eternity Ring in 9K White Gold - Asteria - £475, The Diamond Store.
A fiery red ruby symbolises passion, power, wealth, and protection, making it a striking and romantic option for engagement rings.
August: The Best Peridot Engagement Ring
Hunter18ct White Gold Diamond 0.21ct and Peridot 3.15ct Halo Ring - £1,995, Chisholm Hunter.
This vibrant green gemstone is linked to positive energy, good luck, and protection, (something we all need a little more of in life), making it ideal for couples seeking something stand-out, fresh and modern.
September: The Best Sapphire Engagement Ring
9ct Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire & 0.15ct Diamond Ring - £399, H Samuel.
With hues ranging from deep blue to pink, sapphires represent wisdom and loyalty - an enduring choice for engagement rings, especially for those with September birthdays.
October: The Best Opal or Pink Tourmaline Engagement Rings
Opals mesmerise with their iridescent glow, representing hope and purity. October's second birthstone option, pink tourmaline, is the stone of love, compassion, and emotional healing - the perfect way to begin a life together.
November: The Best Topaz or Citrine Engagement Rings
If you have a November baby on your hands, you're lucky enough to have two choices. While you may be most familiar with Blue Topaz, it's a gemstone that comes in varying shades, all of which bring love and affection. Alternative gemstone, citrine’s golden tones represent prosperity and success!
December: The Best Turquoise, Tanzanite, or Zircon Engagement Rings
Those with December birthdays are spoilt for choice with three stunning birthstones: turquoise, tanzanite, and zircon. Turquoise is a unique gemstone with a robin’s egg blue hue, tanzanite dazzles with its deep violet-blue tones, and zircon offers ultimate flexibility as it comes in various colours! While its colourless form often steals the spotlight for its diamond-like sparkle, zircon can also be found in stunning shades of blue, green, yellow, brown, and even reddish hues. This versatility makes it the perfect pick for December engagement rings, offering a unique and personalised touch.
Choosing Your Engagement Ring by Birthstone
The help doesn't stop there! While we've found the best birthstone engagement rings on the market, you might want to go back to basics with our engagement ring guide. Otherwise, check out even more unique styles with all the top ideas for alternative engagement rings, and find the perfect piece to accompany your chosen birthstone engagement ring with our guide to birthstone wedding jewellery, too!
