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The traditional engagement ring setting is a round cut, white diamond solitaire set in yellow gold or platinum with platinum prongs to make sure the gemstone does not fall out.  And although the quality and size of the diamond differed from one engagement ring to the next, they were all essentially the same.  But not anymore!

These days when you buy an engagement ring, you can pretty much choose whatever you like.  So make sure you buy an engagement ring that suits the personalities of you both. 

For example, if you like the idea of a diamond solitaire but think that a round diamond is a bit too “safe”, why not choose a princess cut, marquise or a heart shaped diamond instead? 

Or if you want a cluster ring, why not mix and match the diamond cuts within it?  You could for example surround a marquise cut with smaller marquises, or flank a princess cut with baguettes.  And remember too that you can also choose to have a trilogy ring or a more traditional channel set diamond anniversary band as an engagement ring,

And why not add a splash of color too?  You could choose and amethyst ring set with diamonds.  Although traditionally reserved for the 6th and 17th wedding anniversaries, it would make a perfect choice for anyone with a February birthday.  And diamond opal rings look great on anyone as do peridot diamond rings, even if your birthday is not in October. 

You might choose other gemstone engagement rings, but if you want something a little bit different whilst staying within the traditional, why not go for a pearl and diamond engagement ring?  Or why choose a colored diamond engagement ring?  If you want something really unique, why not build your own?

Whatever you decide, remember it could last several lifetimes so make sure you choose wisely!

Known as the extraterrestrial gemstone because it has been found in meteorites, peridot makes sensational jewelry and exceptional peridot eternity and engagement rings. 

Peridot is an idiochromatic gemstone, meaning that the color is intrinsic and that the gemstone is always the same color.  In the case of peridot, that is green.  However, it can be found in a range of hues from palest yellow green through golden lime greens to the deepest grass green.  Traditionally, the richest darker grass greens have been the most highly sought after, although different trends and preferences emerge from time to time.

Peridots are often clear gemstones with few apparent flaws, and when facetted, they split and bend the light in such as way as to give a velvet-like appearance with a  glorious rich glow.  But is probably their clarity and sensational color which makes them a firm favorite for jewelry, ranging from peridot earrings, peridot bracelets, peridot necklaces and pendants and of course, peridot rings.

Because they are green, the best quality peridots have traditionally been mistaken for emeralds.  Peridot rings are often prong set because this allows the maximum amount of light through the gemstone, making it flash with color.  However, with a hardness of only 6.5 compared with 10 of diamond, peridot is a relatively brittle gemstone.  To protect it more completely, it is can be set into a bezel (or rub over) setting in which the gemstone girdle is completely surrounded by a trace of precious metal.  Bezel set peridots can be completely surrounded by very small prong set diamonds, perfect for an engagement ring, or channel set for an eternity ring.  Check it out!