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Diamond alternative engagement rings vary in quality and price to suit most lifestyles and pockets. Couples who want to get engaged but are on a budget and can’t afford traditional diamonds are these days considering diamond alternative engagement rings. A young couple may decide to buy a diamond alternative engagement ring and at a later stage, when they can better afford it, substitute the stone for a genuine diamond.
A diamond alternative engagement ring is a practical alternative to real diamonds. The most popular alternative diamond ring options include cubic zirconia engagement rings and mesonite (or moissanite) rings. Zirconias were created in the laboratory by Russian scientists in the 1970s, and the first moissanite was discovered in a meteor in the late 1890s. Properly cut, mesonite and zircon will have the same brilliant sparkle and flair as ‘real’ diamonds, at a fraction of the cost. They are synthetic stones (although mesonite is a naturally occurring substance) that are long-wearing and usually can’t be told apart from a diamond unless you’re an expert. (Zirconias weigh more than diamonds, but a jeweler will have to inspect a stone under a microscope to tell if it is the real McCoy or not.)
Zircons and mesonite on her fingers
Diamond alternatives are lovely too for engagement, wedding and anniversary gifts. The use of cubic zirconia crystals and mesonite (or moissanite) is also very popular in the making of silver and gold jewelry like necklaces and bracelets (and even gents rings) and is a charming gift idea for the mother of the bride or groom. Combined with a white metal, like platinum, titanium or white gold, a diamond alternative engagement ring is in a class of its own. Using diamond alternatives you could even elect to design your own custom ring. Because it’s less expensive, you may also feel more at ease wearing gold jewelry with diamond substitutes and not having to worry about losing it.
Whenever you buy a fine jewelry item, you must make sure you receive a valuation certificate. This is especially true if you buy on the internet, at an auction or from the classifieds. Speak to your diamond jewelers today about diamond alternative engagement rings.
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