Diamonds are forever, says the marketing campaign, but other stones are also lasting and beautiful in engagement rings. You might fall in love with colored gemstones. Choose them to surround a diamond, or have a colored gemstone as the main stone- you might find that you can get a larger engagement ring for less than a diamond would cost.
Sapphire Ring
Channel Set Ruby Ring
Buying an Engagement Ring - An Illustrated Guide
By Nina Callaway, About.com
Step 4: Diamond Engagement Rings Aren't the Only Story: Gemstones
Gemstone Engagement Rings
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- How to Buy an Engagement Ring - An Illustrated Guide to Finding the Right Ring
- Step 2: What's Her Engagement Ring Style?
- Step 3: Diamonds, Flash and Bling
- Step 4: Diamond Engagement Rings Aren't the Only Story: Gemstones
- Step 5: Consider Diamond Shape.
- Heavy Metal : Gold, White Gold, and Platinum Engagement Rings
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