For the last 100 years, the most popular engagement rings were rings set with the highest quality diamonds. However, with the newfound awareness of blood diamonds and a media blitz that has covered the phenomenon very thoroughly; many brides are opting for alternatives. Brides also are opting for alternative because of the fact that diamonds together with bands and engagement ring settings are quite expensive unaffordable in the current economic environment. Thus, for those who would like to propose but do not want to use an engagement ring, here are some popular alternatives.
If you would like to still use a ring, a great alternative is a ring that is set with gemstones, such as rubies, sapphires and emeralds. Royalty has used gemstones in lieu of diamonds for most of history and if you use this type of ring, your beloved will feel as if she is royalty. In addition to this, these gemstones are nearly as hard as diamonds and thus they can take about the same amount of abuse as a diamond and look just as attractive.
If you cannot afford these gemstones, combinations of semi-precious stones such as onyx, amethyst, topaz, garnets and aquamarine are popular stones work well too.
It is also possible to purchase other pieces of jewelry such as pendants, necklaces or earrings. Because these jewelry pieces don’t require the largest diamond
possible, it is possible to buy several, higher quality diamonds. Higher quality refers to higher diamond color, diamond clarity, etc. In addition, if your beloved works in a profession in which she can easily damage her ring, such as a lab or an ER, these pieces of jewelry are great alternatives.
If you still would like to use a clear stone, but would like to avoid a diamond because they are not affordable, Cubic Zirconia and Moissanite are two very popular alternatives that look like a diamond, but are much more affordable. If you would like to have an actual diamond, one of the most affordable options is an artificial diamond, which is sold a much lower price than a naturally occurring diamond. All of these stones look great on engagement rings.
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