Choosing an engagement ring is a unique experience for each woman. They all have different outlooks on what makes their engagement ring fabulous. From the selection of the type of metal to the stone and its shape, it all makes it difficult to make her choice.

Materials or metals the ring can be made in ranges from Yellow Gold, to White gold (10k, 14k or 18k), or even Platinum, Titanium, and Palladium.

The main difference between the diverse metals is the price.  Gold is one of the most popular choices for an engagement ring. It is a precious metal, it is dense but still one of the most malleable and ductile pure metal Known. It is soft and shiny giving the jewellery rings a beautiful finish.

Stones to be chosen from can vary from Coloured stones to Diamonds or even Cubic Zirconium. The main difference between the two is that a Diamond is a native crystalline carbon that is the hardest known mineral.  It is usually nearly colorless. Diamonds make excellent abrasives, because they can be scratched only by other diamonds, or man-made materials, which also mean that they hold a polish extremely well and retain their lustre.  When transparent and free from flaws it is highly valued as a precious stone.

The most popular choice is usually the Diamond, but a cubic zirconium is well known as its substitute, due to its high hardness and great fire.  But in recent years, it has established itself as a gorgeous gem in its own right.  CZ is a beautiful synthetic gemstone that is durable and inexpensive and now even comes in any color of the rainbow, making it even more desirable.

Diamonds, Cubic Zirconium or any other coloured stones come in a vast array of different shapes and sizes. Shapes vary from Round to Square, usually referred to as Princess Cut, Heart Shape, Emerald Cut, Marquise, Octagonal and more. These shapes are available in Diamonds as well as for Coloured stones.
I have encountered different types of customers throughout my 12 years of experience in the business. Some like to have the most expensive ring on their finger made out of platinum along with the top notch quality diamond. This is ok if you can afford it although personally I think white gold or palladium looks just as good and would cost half the price.  This is a personal choice and usually the woman has her mind set on what she wants even before getting engaged.

Gold Engagement Ring with Solitaire Diamond

White Gold - 14K - Engagement Ring With Round Cut Diamond

Other women aren’t particular to what the ring is made of and are satisfied with any type of ring which represents a symbol of love and is to their liking. A promise ring is usually the term for a ring which symbolizes love as well as a commitment between two people. It can also be used as the engagement ring when the time comes. These promise rings are mostly made in Gold with diamond set or color stone.

Yellow Gold Promise Ring - With Emerald Gemstone

Yellow Gold Promise Ring - With Garnet Gemstone

White Gold Engagement Ring - With Blue Sapphire Stone

White Gold Promise Ring - With Amethyst Gemstone