Brought to you by vintage emerald cut engagement rings.

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.

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.

These bands can be examined along with wedding sets and you can mix, match, duplicate and convert single into double etc.  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. 

In case you select a stone, the remaining two selections are to go with some kind of stone or synthetic that appears like diamond, or simply lighting out for the unknown country and locating 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.

Moissanite, a synthetically produced stone based on a gem found in the heart of a meteorite, is also superb, though more expensive than cubic zirconium stones. The stone is twice as brilliant as a diamond and slightly harder. (a factor that increases its beauty but does lead to identification by those who prefer the muted fire of a diamond)leading some people to feel that it has a faint greenish tinge. Moissanite has its good and bad points, but it just depends on what you like.

Used as a diamond substitute for over a hundred years are white sapphires. The fire of a white sapphire is softer, and the durability less than diamond, but it is still beautiful, can be cut in the same shapes as a diamond, and few will think to challenge the lovely luster of the white sapphire.

If you want to consider stones outside the diamond look-alike field, then there are no limits besides those you set for yourself. Ruby, sapphire, jade, and similar hard stones are good choices since the stone will be worn constantly over 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. But beyond that the entire world of fine stones is open. How about looking at a star sapphire or ruby, another choice of carborundum, as possible choices. Of course! It is a very elegant alternative to a standard faceted stone. What about a carved jade gemstone in a solid gold mounting? Jade offers a wide variety of colors and it will last forever.

Engagement rings come in many shapes and styles. 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 three stone princess cut engagement rings.