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Diamonds aren't your only choice, try cz rings
If you think engagement rings must always contain diamonds, think again. I'm pleased to share the following advice about alternative choices for your engagement ring.

He Can't Afford a Diamond, So What's the Poor Guy to Do?

A young man recently asked me a question that really got my attention. He wanted to "pop the question" but couldn't afford a diamond. Nonetheless, he wanted to mark the moment with a ring and asked about buying an imitation CZ or "synthetic moissanite," the new diamond imitation that fools diamond testers.

Well, it may fool some, but it will never fool her.

Nor should you even try. For all you men out there facing the same dilemma, take heart. Today there are many romantic, and affordable, alternatives with which to create that special moment.

First, the most important thing about an engagement ring is its symbolism. The ring itself is meant to symbolize something beautiful, rare, and precious—like the love the couple hopes to share for life. It doesn't have to be costly, and it doesn't have to be a diamond ring (just take a look at the royal family—the Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Anne and Princess Diana received sapphire engagement rings, and Princess Sarah Ferguson, a ruby). It simply has to show thoughtfulness and caring, and incorporate appropriate symbolism for the particular couple.

And lets not forget the gem that has been associated with love and with the wedding itself longer than all others, the pearl; one might seek a natural pearl in an antique or heirloom piece.

There is also a tradition of using a birthstone in the ring--hers or his--something connected to the couple in a very personal way, perhaps also combined with diamonds and their symbolism.

So whatever the budget, whatever the message, there are beautiful, rare, symbolic and precious choices. Just as you've found the "real thing" in your bride-to-be, go for the real thing in the ring you select. You can get her a CZ for the anniversary!