| Choosing the perfect engagement ring can be | | | | emotions for each other in the most perfect |
| overwhelming, especially because of the | | | | manner. It has three stones set in a row |
| numerous varieties available. It's best that you get | | | | signifying your past, present and future together. |
| yourself acquainted with the styles and settings | | | | All the three stones might be of the same size, |
| of the engagement rings so that you know more | | | | but in some a larger center stone flanked by |
| and are able to segregate easily between what | | | | smaller stones is also available. Some designs also |
| you want and what you don't. | | | | have the band of the ring lined with small |
| The basic styles of an engagement ring are: | | | | diamonds to increase the charm of the ring all the |
| 1) Solitaire: It's the epitome of all the rings styles, | | | | more. |
| something your sweet heart must have surely | | | | 4) Vintage: These rings belong to the bygone era, |
| envisioned for herself. In this a diamond or some | | | | typically a ring manufactured before 1950 is a |
| other gemstone is set- up a little higher above the | | | | vintage ring. These rings can have beautiful |
| others and garners the maximum attention in the | | | | intricate designs, set with gemstones of different |
| ring. Since the most prominent stone in these | | | | colors. Their cost is generally less than the regular |
| rings is generally substantial in size these are more | | | | rings. |
| expensive too. | | | | 5) Eternity band: This band signifies the two souls |
| 2) Bridal Set: In these sets you get the ring along | | | | bound together by unending love. It consists of a |
| with the matching wedding band. Some sets also | | | | continuous band which has been encrusted with |
| include the groom's wedding band. This choice is | | | | diamonds all along. A prong setting might be used |
| rather economical and you will have the bridal | | | | to accentuate the diamonds. You have to be |
| jewelry set in perfect harmony. However the | | | | mindful of the size of these bands as they cannot |
| designs available in these may not be as myriad | | | | be re-sized. |
| as the others, taking a chunk of individuality away | | | | 6) Semi-eternity band: This type of engagement |
| from your choice of the ring. However if you | | | | ring is similar to the eternity band but instead of |
| know your fiance would like to wear both the | | | | the whole band being covered by diamonds, only |
| wedding band and the engagement ring together | | | | a part of the band has them. This type of setting |
| then this is a perfect choice. | | | | provides the beauty of the eternity band at a |
| 3) Past, present and future: This ring is also a | | | | reduced price. |
| very popular ring style as it showcases your | | | | |