Engagement Rings: Silver Can be Affordable and Beautiful

One setting material that is not as popular as platinum or gold for engagement jewelry is silver. When it comes to engagement rings, silver can be just as beautiful as gold. Of course, it is a bit less sturdy and far less expensive.

For this reason many people are willing to consider silver as an engagement ring material. Even though silver isn't quite as hard as gold, it is still quite durable. Sterling silver contains a percentage of pure silver mixed with another material to add hardness and durability. It is used to make jewelry and many other items.

The problem is finding a diamond engagement ring set in silver. You probably won't find them in jewelry stores. Even finding an authentic diamond in a silver setting is hard to do online. A better option if your heart is set on silver is to consider cubic zirconia or some other type of simulated diamond. Diamonique is a type of simulated diamond sold by QVC, which can be bought over the phone through their television programs or online at their website. The website offers all the merchandise as the television channel except you can shop day or night.

Diamonique can be found set in silver and gold. It looks identical to real diamonds but is much less costly. In addition it does not tend to cloud up the way old fashioned cubic zirconia did. Today's cubic zirconia and simulated diamonds are just as beautiful as real diamonds and are made to retain their sparkling beauty. One of the most expensive types of simulated diamond, Moissanite, is 2.5 more brilliant than actual diamonds. This type of diamond replica does not come in silver, however. It is available in gold or palladium which is a platinum alternative.

If you dream of a diamond engagement ring but just don't have the money, a silver CZ ring can be the perfect solution. Many young couples are just getting financially established and must save their money for more important things than jewelry. If you shop around and look for quality materials and craftsmanship a silver engagement ring can last for years. On the subject of engagement rings, silver is one material that is highly overlooked but may be worth your consideration.