Top 5 Gemstones for Everyday Wear

Silver Oak
Sep 17, 2025
2 min read

When choosing jewellery that’s going to be worn daily—rings, chains, earrings—you need more than beauty. Durability, maintenance, and how it handles everyday knocks all matter. Silver Oak brings you the top 5 gemstones for everyday wear that balance elegance with endurance.

What Makes a Gemstone Suitable for Everyday Wear

Hardness (Mohs scale): resists scratching.
Toughness: ability to resist chipping, fractures.
Colour stability: doesn’t fade in sunlight or with exposure.
Ease of cleaning & care.

Top 5 Gemstones

Gemstone	Hardness / Toughness	Pros for Everyday Use	Things to Watch Out For
Diamond	10 (highest)	Supreme scratch resistance; timeless classic.	Very expensive; needs regular cleaning to keep sparkle.
Sapphire (includes blue, pink, etc.)	9	Very durable, striking colours; good for rings and watches.	Some sapphires have inclusions; colour grading matters.
Ruby	9	Rich, vibrant red; excellent toughness.	Can be pricey; heat treatment common.
Topaz	8	Beautiful colours; often more affordable; good for many settings.	May be brittle if struck; avoid hard knocks.
Tanzanite or Tourmaline (for variety)	Tanzanite ~6-7; Tourmaline ~7-7.5	Stunning colours and can be statement pieces.	Needs more care; avoid impact and harsh cleaning.

Choosing Based on Your Lifestyle

If you work with hands (cooking, crafts, gardening), diamond or sapphire are safer picks.
For office or formal wear, gemstones with big colour pop like ruby or topaz look great.
For travel, ease of maintenance and secure settings are more important.

Care Tips for Everyday Gemstone Jewellery

Remove jewellery before engaging in rough work.
Clean regularly with soft brushes and mild soap.
Store pieces separately to avoid scratching.
Periodic check‐ups with a jeweller for loose stones.

Why Silver Oak’s Selection Makes a Difference

We use quality settings in Rings, Pendants, Earrings, Chains etc. to support stones properly.
We disclose treatments and source authenticity.
Options to suit different budgets, designs per style.

Conclusion

Everyday jewellery should be beautiful, yes—but it must also be resilient. By choosing the right gemstone (or combination), you get pieces that you’ll want to wear every day, not just on special occasions.

Explore our Rings, Earrings, Pendants and Chains collections to find gemstone jewellery that fits your lifestyle.