As an easily affordable alternative to diamonds, consider buying Moissanite engagement rings.
Moissanite is a naturally occurring crystal and compares favorably with a diamond in looks and durability. They are more commonly found in the Northern Hemisphere than anywhere else, especially in some parts of Asia. Although still rare, they are more common than diamonds which makes them a more attractive commodity.
When comparing diamonds Engagement Rings and Moissanite Engagement Rings point for point, it is easy to see why one would be comfortable opting for the latter. Costing more than cubic zirconias but far less than a diamond, it is more affordable to the average person. This will allow for the purchase of a larger, flashier ring for that special moment when one proposes marriage.
Moissanite Engagement Rings
Many jewellers are unable to tell the difference just by looking at them, although the larger the sizes of the moissonite stone, the more colours are refracted. While cubic zirconias are always brilliant white, clearly showing them to be imitation, the moissonite stones are closer to the diamond in colour, with a brilliant white diamond being very rare. Jewellers would need to use their specialized equipment to tell the difference.
Being that a moissonite stone is as tough and almost as hard as a diamond will mean that any stone you purchase will last forever. Although they have only been commercially available for little over a decade, the popularity of the stone in jewellery manufacturing shows that it is an attractive alternative. Considered by many to be prettier than a diamond, they are now one of the first choices in stones for engagement rings.
Thinking of moissonite as a fake diamond is not correct. It is not the same as a manufactured cubic zirconia which was produced as a copy. It is a gem stone in its own right. This means that you are not buying second best, or a copy or a fake of anything. It is an alternative to a more expensive stone, much the same as buying a topaz, sapphire or emerald would be.