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MS –Engagement rings are often
sizable investments. Money
magazine reports the average
engagement ring costs around
$5,800. An engagement ring
symbolizes the start of a lifelong
commitment and may even set the
tone for a couple’s wedding day.
Jewelry styles are personal, and
grooms-to-be should carefully
research their significant others’
preferences in terms of precious
metals, colours and gemstones. Even
though tradition holds that a
diamond gemstone is classic for
engagement rings, these precious
stones are not the only options. In
fact, before World War II, just 10 per
cent of proposals involved diamond
engagement rings. That number
jumped to 80 per cent by 1990.
However, many modern couples
now lean toward other offerings not
only for the uniqueness they provide,
but also for the savings.
Those seeking something unique
can embrace these engagement ring
options:
• Amethyst:This vibrant,
lavender-hued stone can be
breathtaking when cut the correct
way. Purple shades have long been
associated with royalty, making an
amethyst fitting for such an occasion
as special as an engagement.
Because amethysts, which are less
expensive than diamonds, are a
seven on the Mohs scale for
gemstone hardness, they can be very
durable.
• Knot rings:These rings do not
have a centre stone. Rather, they’re
designed to be a tied knot or infinity
symbol. These rings can be
particularly sentimental as they
represent true, unbroken love.
• Opal:Gemstones, like flowers,
have been assigned certain
meanings. Tying the engagement
ring to one of them can infuse more
symbolism into the relationship.
Opal, for example, represents love,
passion, creativity, spontaneity, and
inspiration. Those traits seem tailor-
made for surprise proposals.
• Sapphire:While sapphire stones
often are blue, they can also be
yellow, green, pink and white.
Sapphires are the third hardest
mineral. A white sapphire can be the
perfect diamond replacement.
• Garnet or ruby:Red is the
definitive color of love. A
Valentine’s Day proposal can be
made even more special by
presenting an engagement ring with
a red gemstone.
• Moissanite:The jewelry source
Brilliant Earth says moissanite is a
gemstone first discovered in 1893 by
Henri Moissan in a meteorite that
fell to earth. It is remarkably similar
to a diamond in appearance and
strength. Moissanite also has
heightened brilliance, with a
refractive index higher than that of a
diamond.
Getting engaged? It doesn’t have to be diamonds
Looking for alternatives?
When it comes to popping the question, diamonds may be the norm, but there are plenty of
alternatives out there for those looking for something different. (MS photo)
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