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Your question is welcome and many people do not understand how many options are there for selecting engagement rings. Often, people can become so entrenched in one way of thinking that it becomes difficult to look outside of the everyday norm.

Just because a couple is thrifty and desires to save money to be invested elsewhere in their marriage, it doesn’t mean that the choice of an engagement ring need be humdrum.  Thinking outside the traditional can often mean finding a ring that will introduce symbolism into their special relationship, romance and even something novel that will be the envy of their friends. 

There are three groups of rings to select from if you opt to do so. Choosing a plain band engraved with a pattern or phrase may be another option that you should consider.

Bands can be examined along with the wedding sets and you can mix and match, or you can duplicate by turning a single band into a double band.  Many designers would jump at the opportunity to design a dual band set so it should not be hard to hire one for cheap and use the savings on stone.

When you choose a stone, the remaining two options are to go with some form of stone or synthetic that looks similar like a diamond, or simply lighting out for the unknown place and searching a stone that suits you perfectly, both as an individual or as a couple.

Stones that are commonly old as parcel substitutes allow the real fashionable cubic zirconium, which is heavier than field tho’ it wears less asymptomatic and can discolor over measure. It is still the one very popular diamond substitute that you can easily obtain, it wears very good and is stunning to look at.

The cubic zirconium costs less than the moissanite, an exquisite synthetically made stone relative to a gem found in the heart of a meteorite. The stone is twice as brilliant as a diamond and slightly harder. (one thing that adds to its beauty but may lead to discovery by some who prefer the muted fire of a diamond stone)Some people feel  it has a faint greenish tinge, due to the way it refracts light differently. It is mostly a persons own style which dictates the pros and cons of Moissanite.

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.

The only limits to considering a stone that is outside the diamond look-alike field are those you set yourself. Stones such as rubies, sapphires, jade are used a substances because of there strength and hardness. These elements are good to consider because the ring will be worn for a long period of time.

A good choice would be a hue that blends well with the spectrum of colors you tend to wear regularly. Aside from this, the whole vista of gems is available.  What about a star sapphire or some other type of carborundum like a ruby stone? Naturally. This is a gorgeous variation in comparison to a faceted diamond stone. Would you consider a carved jade jewel mounted in solid gold? Jade comes in an abundance of colors and is everlasting.

Engagement rings come in many shapes and styles. Only your opinion and your beloved’s opinion matter – this is your engagement ring! You may want to start discussing the many choices open to you if either of you thinks that you could spend the money more wisely, or “oh, blah, diamond.”

For more please see vintage emerald cut rings and 3 stone princess cut engagement rings.