| The decision process surrounding an engagement | | | | set at a jewelry store or spend $900 on a |
| ring usually goes the traditional route with a | | | | Moissanite in the same cut and size. |
| diamond being the preferred stone. However, in | | | | - If you are morally opposed to wearing diamonds |
| recent years, other types of stones have | | | | for personal and political reasons, simulated |
| become popular diamond alternatives. Consumers | | | | diamonds like these are preferred. |
| are looking to find more value in their purchase | | | | - If having an affordable engagement ring is your |
| while still enjoying a high quality, high cut ring. | | | | preference, Moissanite should definitely give you |
| Moissanite engagement rings are a great | | | | what you need. |
| alternative to diamond rings! Not to mention they | | | | - They're easier to replace because of the |
| are considerably less, allowing you to have a great | | | | cheaper price. But the ring will be so beautiful that |
| looking wedding ring at an affordable price. | | | | you are sure to guard it closely! |
| Moissanite engagement rings are lab created and | | | | - Moissanite rings come in trendy and in-style cuts |
| are just as strong as the real thing. | | | | such as solitaire, emerald cut and baguette |
| Some of the controversy around receiving or | | | | amongst others. |
| giving a moissanite engagement ring is that it isn't | | | | - Loose stones can also be purchased. Say for |
| an actual diamond and many feel a traditional | | | | instance you already have a gorgeous ring setting, |
| diamond ring is the only way to go for marriage | | | | just buy a loose Moissanite stone and you're |
| proposals. That simply isn't true and really comes | | | | ready to go! |
| down to your personal feelings and tastes. If it | | | | Let's be clear though, that doesn't mean you |
| makes you happy, then don't worry about what | | | | shouldn't buy a diamond ring. If you prefer |
| anyone else will have to say. I personally think it's | | | | traditional diamonds then definitely go for it! The |
| really tacky to ask someone "is it real?". An | | | | key here is to stick with what you'd enjoy |
| expensive diamond ring does not automatically | | | | wearing or buying for your fiance. If you've done |
| give most people true love and sentimental value. | | | | your research on finding affordable alternatives to |
| Here are a few reasons as to why people decide | | | | diamonds and find yourself in awe of the design in |
| to buy a moissanite vs. a diamond: | | | | a Moissanite engagement ring, then you've made |
| - You can spend $9,000 on the perfect diamond | | | | a great choice! |