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Ten best diamond engagement ring alternatives

Two rings, One Purpose.

  1. Diamond bands

Be it a full eternity band with diamonds all the way around or a half eternity with diamonds halfway around the band, this is a must-have item.  What makes an eternity band a practical choice is that you can invent your own style to keep it modern but also stick to the timeless classics.  With more modern diamond cuts coming to the fold, your eternity ring can be a once-off design.

  1. Green Tourmaline 

In the green colour spectrum, Emeralds may be well known, but there are actually a range of green stones that comes in this hue. Green tourmaline is a spectacular choice in a minimalistic white, yellow or rose gold setting with this bright green colour gemstone.

How to choose the perfect engagement ring

  1. Amethyst

The regal purple of amethyst, from pale to intense, is especially stunning when set in rose gold.  To brighten the setting, enhance it with a halo of diamonds or add a smaller diamond on either side.  Amethyst is a great alternative for your artistic personality.

  1. Sapphire

Sapphire sets up perfectly in any colour metal.  The brighter blues have become quite popular with modern day brides.  But you are not limited to the blue shades; sapphires come in yellow, pink, purple, orange and green.

  1. Aquamarines

Aquamarines are another blue stone that has made a comeback.  Priced lower per carat than sapphires, they are a good paler shade blue for the softer personality.  Because of the softer blue we suggest the white metals when mounting your aquamarine.

  1. Morganite

Morganites are unequalled in creating vintage inspired rose gold rings.  This relatively new stone has taken the market by storm.  Morganites’ peach to pink hues is warm and set in rose gold looks great on any skin tone.  They are also affordable, so you can use a larger centre stone.

  1. Ruby

The bold intense colour of rubies makes for a perfect statement engagement ring.  Paired with a halo of diamonds, it becomes a timeless classic.  All metals tone in with rubies as the boldness of the stones takes centre-stage.

  1. Emeralds

Emeralds are a soft stone for an engagement ring, so care should be taken when choosing the setting.  This is the choice for the traditionalist and looks spectacular mounted in Platinum or white gold.  Your jeweller should advise you on how to care for your emerald.

  1. Moissanite

Moissanite is a sparkly “diamond-like” alternative.  Affordability is this stones strong selling point. Besides for the sparkly whites, they also come in different colours from, browns, yellows, and blues to greens.  It is a strong stone and carries a strong level of durability.

  1. Plain metal

Don’t like stones and diamonds?  Think about a ring in a knot design or a Claddagh ring.  Consider a bold d-shaped wedding band or an asymmetrical design.  Many couples prefer to not splash on stones but rather wear a matching set of two-toned wedding bands.  It states that they complete each other in love and matrimony.

 

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