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What Are Some Unique Choices For Engagement Ring Stones Besides Diamond?
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If you stop to consider the many beautiful options available when buying engagement rings, congratulate yourself, as few people ever this consideration. People are so accustomed to a single assumption that they seldom look beyond the basics.
Yet by looking farther than the same old same old a customer can introduce romance, new symbolism, and a lively set of choices into an otherwise rather humdrum selection of rings, and if a couple is thrifty and desirous of saving money to be invested elsewhere in their marriage the possibilities are extremely promising.
There are three groups of rings to select from if you opt to do so. You are able to choose a ring without a stone: a simple band that is able to harmonize with a wedding band, perhaps even engraved with meaningful words to you, or embossed with a pattern that goes along with and coordinates with your choices of wedding bands.
As these are simply bands, they can be examined along with wedding sets, you can mix and match, you can duplicate, turning a single band into a double band when you are done. For a dual wedding ring set, you would like something unique to symbolize your love and still manage within your budget so negotiating a price with a jewelry designer may be the answer to your dilemma.
If you choose a stone, the remaining two choices are to go with some form of stone or synthetic that looks like diamond, or simply lighting out for the unknown country and finding a stone that suits you perfectly, both as individuals and as a couple.
Cubic Zirconium is the most preferred and known substitute for diamond, though it weights more and looks duller than a pure diamond and may even wane in color with usage. Many people will choose this over a diamond to save money.
A more expensive alternative to cubic zirconium is moissanite. This stone is based on a meteorite gem and is produced synthetically. The stone is twice as brilliant and slightly harder than diamond. (one thing that adds to its beauty but may lead to discovery by some who prefer the muted fire of a diamond stone), and refracts lightness somewhat differently, directing whatever group to find that it has a sick chromatic color. The pros and cons of Moissanite are largely a matter of taste.
Used as a diamond substitute for over a hundred years are white sapphires. When compared with a diamond, the white sapphire is less durable and its fire is softer, but because of its ability to be cut like a diamond few will challenge its lovely luster and beauty.
There are so many options besides diamonds that you may have a hard time picking a type of stone for your ring. Ruby, sapphire, jade, and similar hard stones are good choices since the stone will be worn constantly over a long period of time.
A color that goes well with the range of colors often worn is wise. The entire world of fine stones is open beyond that. What about a star sapphire or some other type of carborundum like a ruby stone? Sure! Such a beautiful change from the facets of a diamond! Would you consider a carved jade jewel mounted in solid gold? It lasts a long time and comes in a variety of colors.
There are as many variations on engagement rings as you can conceive of. This ring is a symbol of the love you have. If you think of spending much money on diamonds, just start discussing the several types of diamonds that are available.
For more please see pear shaped diamond solitaire rings and 3 stone princess cut engagement rings.
Ian Tyson The Old Double Diamond