For active lifestyles, gemstone durability is just as important as the setting.
Each gemstone has unique properties that influence how it wears over time, including hardness, toughness, clarity, and color. Hardness affects how easily a stone scratches, while toughness refers to its resistance to chips or breakage.
Diamonds top the Mohs Scale of Hardness, meaning they resist scratching better than any other gemstone, although they can still chip if struck. Sapphire and moissanite are also durable choices that hold up to daily wear and continue to shape the latest trends in engagement rings.
