| The perfect engagement ring should be perfect | | | | Beware of engagement ring styles dating. We |
| for you now, but also in the years to come. | | | | have all seen women wearing engagement rings |
| Consider these few points before making that | | | | that automatically scream 1980, or some other |
| investment. | | | | the year, style and jewelry trend. Some |
| Stone color. Do you have a favorite color? Has it | | | | engagement ring trends are more easy to date |
| always been your favorite color, or is it just a | | | | than others. A great example of a style that is |
| fashion statement for this season? Selecting an | | | | extremely easy to pick is the "Princess Diana" |
| engagement ring with colored diamonds or gems | | | | style engagement ring. Hers was a huge sapphire |
| needs a little thought. While beautifully toned | | | | surrounded by tiny marquise diamonds. Look |
| diamonds can and do go with everything, some | | | | around at women of her generation and you will |
| brightly colored gems, such as rubies or sapphires, | | | | see them everywhere. If you are leery of having |
| may start to lose their appeal eventually. Will you | | | | your engagement ring dating you, opt for a more |
| still be wearing navy in 20 years? What will you | | | | traditional style, antique or vintage style, or go for |
| do when you want to wear colors that clash with | | | | a one-off. |
| your engagement ring? | | | | |