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What’s a good place to get engagement rings that *arent diamond? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by yokonzo@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I’m thinking about proposing to my girl, however we both think diamonds as a standard is stupid and overrated, we both prefer much more colorful and comparatively cheaper gemstones like rubies and sapphires, but I’m having trouble finding a good place for that, I’ve never done this before, any ideas?

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[–] RBWells@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Another vote for moissanite. It's gorgeous and strong and not expensive.

Don't look for "engagement ring" if you are looking for ruby or sapphire or emerald, just look for "emerald ring". Also, if you find a stone you like, any jeweler can make it into a nice ring, in a style your fiancee (hopefully) prefers. So don't worry much about the setting. If you love the stone in, say, a pendant, buy that and y'all can have it made into a ring she actually likes later.