One way to show off your love for and commitment to your partner, as well as your gay pride, is with a rainbow gemstone wedding ring. Featuring red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple stones, the ring will be a beautiful way to express your personality. 

Depending on your budget, you can choose a ring made of authentic gemstones, such as a ruby, emerald, citrine and sapphire, or you can go with a more wallet-friendly cubic zirconia, or CZ, alternative. Cubic zirconia stones are made to be just as vibrant and brilliant as their natural gemstone counterparts.

There are several different rainbow stone ring designs you can choose from, including an all-rainbow gemstone band, or you can have a diamond as the centerpiece. If you pick the diamond option, you'll need to decide on the type of cut you'd like, such as cushion, emerald, radiant, oval, princess or a romantic heart. 

Another thing to consider when picking the perfect rainbow wedding band is the type of metal you'd like. Options include yellow, white and rose gold, sterling silver and even chrome, depending on your preferences. Choose solid gold for long-lasting durability, or pick a less expensive gold-plated metal variety, which will offer the look, feel and shine of the real thing.

No matter whether your rainbow ring is made with real or faux gemstones, proper care and maintenance is critical to keep it looking its best. Here are some tips for caring for your colorful wedding band:

Real Gemstones

If your wedding band is made of authentic gems, protect your investment by taking it off when doing household chores, such as the dishes, as water or harsh detergents can damage the stones. Also, avoid putting the gemstones in contact with lotions, hair products and soaps. The chemicals can scratch the gems and dull their shine over time.

As least a few times a year, or on an as-needed basis, have your gemstone ring cleaned by a professional jeweler for best results. You can also do it yourself using a commercially prepared jewelry cleaner recommended for use on gemstones and soft, clean brush. You can also polish the stones with a lint-free cloth, such as chamois, in between cleanings. 

Cubic Zirconia

For cubic zirconia gemstone wedding bands, you'll also want to avoid contact with harsh or abrasive cleaners, products and soaps. To clean the stones, soak the ring in a mixture of warm water and a mild dishwashing soap, and rinse thoroughly with clean water. Pat the ring dry. 

If the ring is made of real gold or sterling silver, use the recommended products to polish and shine the band. Contact a jeweler, like RONY TENNENBAUM, for more help.