Birthstone engagement rings have been a big trend this year, but not all gems are durable enough to be worn every day so do your research first.
Mauve sapphire engagement ring
HOLTS GEMS
£ 2,250
Water Lily yellow sapphire engagement ring
THEO FENNELL
£ 16,000
Yellow sapphire engagement ring
TIFFANY & CO.
POA
Ceylon blue sapphire engagement ring
DAVID MORRIS
Josephine Aube Printanière pink sapphire ring
CHAUMET
September is sapphire month but they aren't all blue, here are our recommendations for a coloured sapphire engagement ring with a zing.
Eloise aquamarine engagement ring
CASSANDRA GOAD
£ 3,780
Marguerite 1735 diamond and sapphire engagement ring
GARRARD
Prima amethyst ring with diamonds
MAPPIN & WEBB
Clair de Lune ruby engagement ring
ANDREW GEOGHEGAN
£ 2,298
7.30 carat Ceylon sapphire engagement ring
KAT FLORENCE
€ 26,070
Not all birthstones are durable enough for daily wear, so speak to an expert to avoid making a costly mistake, recommends Rachael Taylor.