There always comes a time in your life when you are in love with a particular person, and you would want to express your love to her. Nearly every man who wishes to marry his soulmate looks for the ideal moment to surprise the woman he loves. There are many men who go to considerable lengths to hear the magical word of 'yes' while proposing their soulmate. One of the most key elements of the wedding proposal is glittering and extravagant 'engagement ring'.
There is a rich tradition that a diamond ring is given for engagement as a diamond is considered the woman's best friend and a woman would always say yes to a shining and elaborate diamond ring. There is a wide variety of valuable gemstones and precious metals that can be used to make engagement and wedding rings but a diamond ring will always stay on top.
An engagement ring is a special ring that is given for a proposal, and it features a sparkling diamond or any beautiful gemstone. The bride to be will wear the engagement ring to express acceptance of the proposal and signify the upcoming marriage. A diamond ring symbolizes wealth and means the groom will take good care of his bride. But diamonds are the most expensive of all the gemstones and not every aspiring groom can afford to buy a ring made completely from a diamond. The one thing a person can do is combine two gemstones and make a unique and attractive ring.
There are already many combinations of rings that you can select for the engagement. One of the most popular ones is the opal and diamond engagement ring, which features a high-quality opal encrusted with stunning diamond pieces. Some of the things you need to consider when choosing the engagement ring are
- The lifestyle of your girlfriend
You need to see the everyday lifestyle of your friend whether she can wear the ring for the whole day or takes it off for work, or while doing other chores of the house.
- The unique quality and style of your girlfriend
You need to know the things that your friend likes to get a clear idea of the ring that would touch her heart. The colors or patterns that she likes and loves in jewelry.
The biggest question is your income as a diamond and even other gemstones are quite expensive. But if you have a modest earning, then there are various options for budget-friendly engagement rings
The fingers of every person may seem to be of the same size, but many small differences matter particularly when looking for an engagement ring. The ring should fit comfortably on the finger. You can borrow a ring that she normally wears to get the size right.
A beautiful and costly engagement ring is an investment and one that will always increase in value and price over the years. The engagement ring is a special gift and symbol and must be protected.
An opal ring is a beautiful alternative if one cannot afford a complete diamond ring. An opal ring is also considered as an unusual gemstone due to its unique qualities and appearance. Opals are present in various colors and shades such as green, blue, red, orange, grey, and black but the most popular is the white shade flecked by blue and green.
An opal engagement ring symbolizes faithfulness, love, creativity, and optimism. An opal ring is the best option for if the couple is looking for loyalty and confidence in the marital relationship. Opal is quite a soft gemstone as compared to other gemstones, and it contains 30% of water. However, there are a variety of engagement ring designs that you can select for an opal and diamond ring. The most stunning design is the bezel settings which is sleek, practical, trendy and loved by most women. The opal will be encircled by a pair of sparkling diamond and give a spectacular display of colors. Other common opal engagement ring designs include solitaire rings, and figural or filigree engagement rings.
Opal is the birthstone for people having birthdays in October and the opal and diamond engagement ring would be the best present if your bride to be has a birthday in October. An opal and diamond engagement ring is a wonderful and beautiful ring that not only will look stunning but symbolize a lovely and precious relationship. Opal is a fragile gemstone and requires utmost care and should not be worn during house cleaning, cooking, exercising, or other household activities. The moisture and smudges on the ring should be removed and cleaned to ensure the shine of the ring. There are many skillful jewelry designers who can design a beautiful opal and engagement ring according to your custom request and specifications.
Author Bio:Barbara Owen is passionate about jewelry and ornaments and also writes for an online fashion magazine. She recently wrote on different options that men have apart from diamond engagement rings. She discussed the quality and uniqueness of opal and diamond engagement ring.
