Birthstone engagement rings are poised to be the next big trend, according to Etsy's 2019 trend report. The online marketplace expects 31,000 people to buy jewelry made from precious stones this year, a 20 percent jump over last year. However, a gemstone is not as hardwearing as a diamond. Diamonds score 10 out of 10 on the Moh's hardness scale, whereas ruby scores nine, sapphire scores eight, amethyst and garnet score between 6.5 to 7.5 and pearl, the birthstone of June, scores just 2.5.
Birthstone engagement rings are poised to be the next big trend, according to Etsy's 2019 trend report. The website witnessed 34,000 searches for this term in three months. However, a gemstone is not as hardwearing as a diamond. Diamonds score 10 out of 10 on the Moh's hardness scale, whereas ruby scores nine, sapphire scores eight, amethyst and garnet score between 6.5 to 7.5 and pearl, the birthstone of June, scores just 2.5.