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Music to Your Eyes: Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Rings
by:
Taylor Henry
Sonny and Cher, Fred and Ginger, chocolate and peanut
butter...some things are just meant to go together. And diamonds
and sapphires are no exception. With so many choices, a diamond
and sapphire engagement and wedding ring set can go down in your
personal history with as much romance and excitement as Anthony
and Cleopatra...with a much happier ending, of course!
No need for the blues, with sapphires you can branch out into a
variety of melodies. While sapphires are usually associated with
the deep blue only a sapphire can exude, sapphires cover a large
portion of the rainbow from purples to reds to oranges and
yellows. Imagine the glitz and glitter of a brilliant white
diamond surrounded by a sparkling ruby sapphire...there's
something you'll enjoy looking at for years to come! And if you
love the idea of a colored diamond, such as a pink or yellow,
you can find the perfect complimentary sapphire to create an
elegant sunset on your finger.
On the bright side, if the cost of a colored diamond is too much
to consider (at least for now--always keep your options open!),
consider a colored sapphire instead. The main attraction could
be the yellow or pink sapphire, supported by a brilliant chorus
of smaller diamonds, and no one would know the difference unless
you chose to reveal your brilliant secret!
Or consider this--if your heart's desire is a pink or yellow
diamond, but you're not dating a movie star (for which you may
want to thank your lucky stars), you can create the "look"
without the price tag. Set a smaller yellow or pink diamond in
the center and surround it with the same color of sapphires.
This creates the stunning yellow or pink glow you've got your
heart set on, but significantly lowers the cost. You can have
that 'two million' look without emptying your bank account (or
putting yourself in debt that will last as long as the
marriage).
Sapphires are pretty study rocks, too--only second in hardness
to diamonds, which means you can mix 'em up as much as you want
and be confident that your ring will last for years to come,
just like your favorite classic tune that never goes out of
style.
Need another reason to consider the diamond/sapphire duet? The
rocks are gorgeous and can be put in any kind of setting you
prefer and still look great. Whether you like to dance to the
beat of your own drummer or prefer the classic sounds of Mozart,
you can combine your diamond and sapphire choices in a way that
will make your heart sing for years to come.
Taylor Henry is a former journalist/author and is now webmaster
for a number of websites, including
www.engagement-ring-guide.com, which she says came
about because of her distinctly female passion for jewelry and
diamonds. Read her humorous and informative articles about
everything to do with engagement and wedding rings at
http://www.engagement-ring-guide.com.
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