| There's a profound truth to the saying, "It's not | | | | as a 14k setting. |
| the cost of the gift, but the thought behind it." | | | | The next element to consider is the gem stone. |
| Gifts of jewelry create precious memories, yet all | | | | A natural gem stone will come to life in a 10k gold |
| too often the person giving the gift feels as | | | | ring setting. Peridot, blue topaz, citrine, amethyst, |
| though he must spend more than he can afford in | | | | ruby, garnet, emerald, and sapphire would each |
| order to demonstrate his feelings to the woman | | | | make for the perfect natural gem stone to |
| he loves. Unfortunately, the jewelry industry often | | | | coordinate with a 10k gold ring setting. |
| reinforces this belief, going so far as to offer | | | | Finally, when considering buying affordable rings, |
| guidelines about what a man should spend on an | | | | think about the size and cut of the natural gem |
| engagement ring, for example. (The "guideline" is | | | | stone. Although the jewelry industry would lead |
| two months' salary.) | | | | you to believe that bigger is better, a number of |
| For most men, it's not realistic to go deeply into | | | | small stones in an elegant and unique designer |
| debt in order to buy jewelry. Indeed, extravagant | | | | setting can be even more striking than a single |
| jewelry often is locked in a vault or a safe, rather | | | | large natural gem stone. For example, imagine ten |
| than being worn and enjoyed by the recipient. | | | | small round cut diamonds on either side of five |
| There are many affordable rings available that can | | | | small rubies in a 10k gold ring setting. Or consider |
| express feelings of love and appreciation, and | | | | the glitter and sparkle of six marquise cut blue |
| which will be worn with pride by the recipient. | | | | topaz stones set as flower petals surrounded by |
| Discount rings can be unique and elegant, with a | | | | thirteen small round cut diamonds. Nine small round |
| style that mimics the most costly designer | | | | cut diamonds in a heart shaped setting with an |
| jewelry. In contrast to guidelines provided by the | | | | elegant band can be breathtaking. |
| jewelry industry, you can buy affordable rings | | | | Whether you're looking for a promise ring, an |
| that your recipient will treasure. | | | | engagement ring, or a gift for that special |
| When selecting a ring, think about the setting. A | | | | anniversary, birthday, or Valentine's Day present, |
| 10k gold ring is as beautiful as a 14k gold ring, but | | | | you don't have to spend a fortune. Affordable |
| is a more affordable purchase. A 10k gold ring | | | | rings will convey your feelings and be worn with |
| setting can be found in both yellow gold and white | | | | appreciation by the woman you love. |
| gold, and will set off the stones just as beautifully | | | | |