| The traditional engagement ring setting is a round | | | | even if your birthday is not in October! And there |
| cut, white diamond solitaire probably set into | | | | are many more gemstones which make excellent |
| yellow gold or platinum with platinum prongs to | | | | contemporary engagement rings when accented |
| make sure the gemstone does not fall out. These | | | | with diamonds. |
| days, traditional is not the only way to go and | | | | But you do not have to have a colored gemstone |
| you can choose pretty much whatever you like. | | | | as the centerpiece of your ring! If you want a |
| So make sure the engagement ring you buy suits | | | | completely different look, reverse it and have a |
| the personalities of you both! | | | | white diamond as the central gem and add |
| For example, if you like the idea of a diamond | | | | accents of colored gemstones around it. |
| solitaire but think that a round diamond is a bit too | | | | And there is nothing to say that you should only |
| conventional, why not choose a baguette, | | | | choose one accenting gemstone. However, be |
| marquise or even a heart shaped diamond | | | | careful when mixing too many gemstone types |
| instead? They will look stunning and very striking! | | | | within the same ring because the differences in |
| Or if you want a cluster ring, why not mix and | | | | gemstone hardness, porosity and cut will make |
| match the diamond cuts within it? For instance | | | | cleaning your engagement ring difficult. Instead a |
| you could surround a mid marquise gemstone | | | | better bet is to choose different colors of the |
| with smaller marquises, or encircle a princess cut | | | | same gemstone to accent your white diamonds. |
| with trillions. And remember that you can also | | | | Sapphires, garnets, tourmalines and amethysts |
| choose to have a trilogy ring or a more traditional | | | | are just a handful of the large number of |
| channel set diamond anniversary band for your | | | | allocentric gemstones which exhibit a wide range |
| betrothal too! | | | | of colors. |
| Why not add a splash of color? Amethyst | | | | But if you want something a little bit different |
| diamond rings make superb choices. Although | | | | whilst staying within the traditional, why not go for |
| traditionally reserved for the 6th and 17th | | | | a pearl and diamond engagement ring? Pearls are |
| wedding anniversaries, an amethyst ring would | | | | sublimely classy and you will never tire of a pearl |
| make a perfect engagement choice for anyone | | | | and diamond ring! |
| with a February birthday. Diamond opal rings look | | | | Whatever you decide, remember it could last |
| great on anyone, as do peridot diamond rings, | | | | several lifetimes so make sure you choose wisely! |