I have a sapphire as the center stone for my engagement ring. I wanted something other than a diamond. You don't want something like an opal or a pearl only for the reason that they are not hard enough to stand the everyday wear and tear for the next 50 years. If you don't want to go with a diamond but still want a stone you need to choose the next hardest gems which are rubys, sapphires and emeralds.
2007-10-07 04:51:19
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answered by Kate F 2
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What kind of ring depends on what kind of a girl your intended is. Diamond is classic, but opal is much too soft for something so special. My aunt had an opal ring, and the stone broke not too long after it was given. Pearl is lovely--yet last about as long as an opal--and don't forget ruby, emerald, and sapphire. Sapphire is particularly lovely as you can get it from sky blue to almost black. I myself have seen many lovely white gold diamond solitares. It's classic with a twist. A plain wedding band of white gold or classic gold is best. When choosing the engagement think of how well it would fit with a wedding band, if it would't fit flush against it, and leaves awkward gaps, reconsider.
2007-10-08 10:06:45
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answered by LunaRossa 6
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diamond, hands down. it is the universal symbol of love in many societies. there are conflict-free diamonds, which avoid the issues that another poster was hinting at. tiffany's and other high-end diamond dealers will certify their diamonds as "conflict-free". i would suggest a round, diamond solitaire ring in her metal of choice (yellow gold, white gold, or platinum). then, together you two will select wedding bands. a lot of women now like a diamond eternity band for their wedding band, although a plain metal band is traditional. an eternity band has diamonds all the way around it. this is nice since some women don't wear both rings all the time. the sparkle in the eternity band will still have a refined, diamond presence if she decides to wear it on its own or occasions.
you could branch out and get a colored diamond ring. these are more rare and more expensive, however they are sometimes confused as gemstones. you could get a ruby or sapphire (or your fiance's birthstone), but that usually makes viewers wonder if you couldn't afford "the real thing" (a diamond). i would suggest proposing with the traditional diamond and adding unexpected flair and creativity with the wedding band. you could get birthstones or other jewels in the band, which you'll choose together.
2007-10-07 03:11:52
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answered by Anonymous
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for the wedding ring, I suggest a simple gold ring. The kind that don't turn the skin green or anything like that. It is simply something to tell the world she is married.
Then buy her a solitare diamond necklace, that you put on her separate from everyone else. Tell her that it is a private sign between you and her of your devoted love...
Also, buy her a cubic zirconia that looks very similar to the diamond one, that she can wear, but so that she only wears the diamond when she is with people who will keep her from harms way...
this is what I would do...
2007-10-07 01:46:39
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answered by Vman 2040 3
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The wedding ring is a symbol of your love and comittment to eachother so it does not matter what the jewel is. I don't necessarily like diamonds becasue of the issues surronding them so i would go with another type of gem. Make sure it comes from the heart and maybe something will fit perfectly into the type of relationship you are in.
2007-10-07 01:45:34
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answered by burtonfan 1
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Personally, I think the most tasteful wedding ring is a plain solid gold band. The engagement ring can be any kind of stone you and your fiance' prefer, the most usual and traditional stone used is the diamond, but I have had a lovely round opal in mine. If you want to please your fiance, you could get a lovely cubic zirconia set in gold, to surprise her with at the proposal, and then let her go with you to select the actual stone for her ring. (If you plan in advance, you can go to several jewelers and ask them to have a selection of stones in the price range you want to spend to show to your fiance' when you bring her to their shop - they should be quite willing to help you.)
Congratulations, by the way~!
2007-10-07 01:46:37
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answered by Princess Picalilly 4
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Coming from a woman's perspective.. Don't tell her what your doing. Ask her what her FAVORITE color is. Such as blue, green, red, yellow, and then decide what reflects her personality. Is she the type of girl that wears my gemstones then diamonds or vice versa. Look at her hands, are they long, slender, big, small, delicate? What's her occupation? are her hands in chemicals or does she wear rubber gloves alot?That can make a HUGE difference. Because gems that are in water alot have a tendency to become dull with age and don't do well with latex/powder gloves? Does she work with her hands, such as a massage therapist or a hairstylist? Because you don't want anything that can scratch her clients. Hmmm.. Go take a peek in her jewelry and look at her rings that she currently wears. are the stones round, square, marquis, princess cut? I wish you much luck in your search, and I sure hope this helped.
2007-10-07 02:57:30
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answered by navywife_2001 3
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A womens wedding ceremony ring set could have any style of gem in it. what style of gemstones ultimate in advantageous condition your fiancee? this is the style you elect what to get. Alot of girls persons are into diamonds that are why quite some women human beings have them. yet whilst your fiancee loves pearls or opals, emeralds or sapphires, despite it might desire to be. a hoop is think to be an emblem of your love and affection. additionally what style of want is she into? (like myself i admire the previous-formed previous style, with the aid of fact i'm an previous formed woman). this is this variety of jewelry my husband have been given for me. of direction that became into my first set he have been given me and then for our 10th wedding ceremony anniversary he ended up getting me yet another eye-catching set that are classic. That I save having a project with human beings grabbing my hand to make certain. you additionally can take her with you and do exactly a sprint checking into what her likes are via going into some jewlry shops to make certain what she seems maximum interested in. what's catching her eye the main. stable luck and ultimate needs. I wish you each happiness on your coming engagement and marriage.
2016-10-10 11:27:01
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answered by gregersen 4
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for me it doesn't matter. but i'd like to receive a diamond!
2007-10-07 02:51:49
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answered by Isabel* 4
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