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Unique Engagement Rings For Men and Women

Womens diamond rings As every relationship is unique, so many couples strive to encapsulate that individuality when it comes to getting engaged. While round cut solitaires tend to be the traditional ring of choice, contemporary engagement rings offer a much wider range of designs, which allow prospective newlyweds to truly express their own character and style.

Unique diamond engagement rings are less about wild creations or fanciful motifs but about subtle changes in the cut of the stones or the engagement rings settings. The most popular setting is usually the claw setting, also known as the prong setting, which uses either four or six claws to hold the stone in place. It allows for maximum exposure of the diamond which is why it is so well-loved but there are other styles that offer a quirkier or more modern appeal.

Bezel or rubover settings can create an understated but sleek look. This is where the stone is held in place by a metal ring instead of claws so the outer edges of the diamond is covered to secure it in place. For women that are particularly active this is a great style as there are no sharp corners which means the ring is less likely to get caught on anything. Team it up with an Asscher or emerald-shaped diamond and the combination makes a particularly attractive and original statement.

Other options are the pave setting, where many tiny little diamonds are set together to form a virtual wall of diamonds, or the tension setting which uses the forces of the band to keep the stone in place. It is even possible now to get channel set engagement rings, a setting more frequently used for wedding or eternity rings. Here the diamonds are set into the band itself in one continuous line.

Alternatively, there is always the opportunity to say no to diamonds and go for something altogether more colourful. Princess Diana and Fergie did when they received sapphire and ruby engagement rings respectively from their future husbands, while celebrity princesses have included Jennifer Lopez and Anna Kournikova.

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