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Three Non-Diamond Choices for Your Engagement Ring

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Diamonds are a girls best friend, but in an engagement ring, they’re very traditional and expected.  That’s not to say that there is anything wrong with buying a diamond engagement ring.  But here are some options you may want to consider as a unique alternative or addition to a diamond engagement ring.

Rubies have the blood red color of the heart, and of passion.  They are one of the 4 precious gemstones, making them just as classy (and expensive) as diamonds.  Rubies with very deep reds are the most valued, although they come in shades of pink, too.  A ruby can add a lot of passion and fire to your ring.

Emeralds are another of the precious gemstones.  Their deep, rich green comes from the mineral beryl.  Although they can have hues that are more bluish green, the dark green that is most commonly associated with emeralds is also the most valuable color for this gemstone.  In a ring, it gives a very sophisticated and elegant appearance.  There’s a reason that the color of emeralds has often been associated with royalty and emperors.

A final great option is aquamarine.  This gemstone is actually from the same mineral as emerald,m but it has a totally different appearance and tone to it.  Aquamarine comes in very light and transparent shades of blue.  It is often said to resemble a calm ocean or a clear sky, and it symbolizes optimism, peace, serenity, and loyalty.  Another benefit of aquamarine is that, while it is still a beautiful gemstone, it is not considered one of the rarer and highly expensive gemstones, such as rubies, diamonds, and emeralds.  This means that you can find a much larger and higher quality aquamarine stone, at a much lower price.

Diamond engagement rings are still a popular choice, but more and more people are choosing ruby, or emerald engagement rings.  Aquamarine engagement rings are growing in popularity, as well.  These are great ways to add some personality to your engagement ring.