| So, rumor has it your are about to get engaged. | | | | centre piece or hallmark of the engagement ring. |
| Congratulations on finding that special girl you | | | | If you are lucky enough not to be restricted by a |
| have chosen to spend the rest of your life with. | | | | budget, there are other emeralds available for the |
| When do you plan on popping the big question? | | | | discerning buyer - blue-green emeralds. These |
| After you have chosen the right engagement ring | | | | stones are exquisite and they have a price tag to |
| -wow! | | | | match, because they are considered to be quite |
| Choosing an engagement ring involves making a | | | | rare. |
| lot of informed decisions. The actual size and color | | | | Emeralds are a softer stone when compared to |
| of the stone are the most important issues to be | | | | diamonds, so there exists the chance that the |
| considered and you should be aware of your | | | | stone could have been damaged during the |
| potential fiancée's taste in precious stones. | | | | faceting process. Consult with your jeweler and |
| What metal should the stone be set in? Gold! | | | | have him advise you of any existing flaws in any |
| Which gold - traditional yellow, rose or white gold? | | | | stone before you buy it, and, specifically ask if |
| One choice that is becoming increasingly popular is | | | | the stone is natural or synthetic (man-made). This |
| an "emerald" engagement ring. | | | | goes for diamonds too, because there are generic |
| Emerald - The "Green" Stone - associated by | | | | diamonds called zirconium - they look like real |
| Spiritualists as "The Healing Stone." | | | | diamonds but, they are man-made synthetics. |
| Emeralds are precious gem stones originating | | | | And, you guessed it - you can get man-made |
| from South America and are believed to have | | | | emeralds. The price of a gem is indicative of what |
| special spiritual powers. There are many beliefs | | | | quality it is - so bear that in mind when you go |
| surrounding the wearing of an emerald, the most | | | | shopping for this most special of rings, a ring to |
| common being, it is believed the stone has special | | | | last a lifetime. |
| inherent characteristics and abilities where healing | | | | If your fiancée was born during the |
| is concerned. | | | | month of May, she will be especially delighted with |
| No matter what the traditionalists say, an emerald | | | | an emerald engagement ring because it is the |
| engagement ring is a fresh alternative to the | | | | birthstone associated with those born in May. |
| traditional colorless diamond. If your bride-to-be | | | | Does your fiancée come from Irish |
| thinks herself as a free spirit who marches to the | | | | lineage? If your fiancée has green eyes, |
| beat of a different drum, the choice of an | | | | an emerald would look absolutely stunning adorning |
| emerald, as the headstone of her engagement | | | | her left hand, as a token of her commitment to |
| ring is sure to delight and please her. | | | | you. |
| If you are excited about the thought of an | | | | Think about what color clothes she prefers to |
| engagement ring with a "green" stone inset in the | | | | wear, or what color jewelry accessories she |
| metal setting you pick - you have definitely | | | | prefers. If your specially chosen girl likes the color |
| eliminated one of the metals from your choices - | | | | green then you have really narrowed down your |
| rose gold. | | | | choices, other than the traditional clear colored |
| If you bear in mind that, the most common of | | | | diamond. Maybe your fiancée is a |
| emeralds lend themselves to a yellowish hue of | | | | traditionalist and would prefer a diamond |
| green in color, this could be accentuated with your | | | | engagement ring. |
| choice of placing it upon a yellow gold ring - it | | | | You have a lot of thinking and a lot of window |
| would look absolutely perfect. The choice of white | | | | shopping to do, but if you know your |
| gold or platinum as the setting for an emerald is | | | | fiancées preferences, you are a mile |
| going to detract from the beauty of an emerald. | | | | ahead of a lot of others. May the luck of the Irish |
| Depending on your budget, you could include | | | | be with you when you choose the gem that you |
| some diamantes (miniature diamonds) along with | | | | want your beloved to wear and signifies that she |
| the emerald and create an amazing adornment of | | | | has chosen you to spend the rest of her life with. |
| precious gems with your emerald being the | | | | |