Do you think he is going to pop the question? Go get your nails done, girl! Or what will your IG engagement selfie announcement look like??

True, Engagement rings go perfectly with light pink polish. It’s timeless, classy, and always beautiful. You can’t go wrong with that.

But what’s the fun in that?! Choosing the right nail polish could really add that extra touch of style and glam to your IG engagement announcement, and really compliment your ring.

So besides the obvious -Yes, we are talking about black. matches everything, effortlessly stylish, makes the ring stand out but still adds a touch of chic, There are two ways to choose:

By the metal of your ring 

Gold Engagement rings

Wearing a yellow gold ring, you should clearly complement it with a warmer color to add some hit! Choose a red, peach, or light pink nail, that will balance the metal but also highlight the stone it carries. Another way to go is keeping it posh with a light neutral undertone, like pearl, ivory, or tan.

Rose Gold Engagement rings

The rose gold indicates you are not the average Jane,  and therefore you will not settle on an average looking nails, no ma’am! Go with anywhere between salmon pink to a dark Amber, or any shade of red, to bring out the rose in your gold, or go with the neutral, quiet colors like cotton, buttermilk, or powder, to bring out the uniqueness of your ring.

Silver / White Gold Engagement rings

Light and bright metal call for a dark and rich color! Maroon, crimson, midnight blue, or chocolate tones will bring out the bright spark of your ring and make it pop out. 

If you are going with a more graceful and elegant look, pair your ring with one of the soft hues like white or champagne, or one of the colorful pastel shades. 

By using a close/ contradicting tone color

An IG photo with an amazing blue sapphire engagement ring on a hand with a hot orange mani? R U KIDDIN’? Sounds like a photo we will definitely LIKE!!! Don’t be scared to go crazy with the colors. The beauty with the gemstone engagement rings is their colorfulness and perkiness. 

Diamond or other white stone will be best attached to a nude or a light pink nail, keeping it classy and fine, just like the girl wearing them. 

On the other hand, if you want a touch of color to spice your diamond, go with light red or burgundy- flashy but with class. 

By the way- don’t think twice about nail art. If you like it- go for it! It’s a hot trend now, especially for young brides, and some glitter, sparkle, and cute designs can add and compliment your ring,  just as long as they’re not stealing the focus from the ring itself. 

Engagement rings are precious gifts you give somebody you love. They carry feelings and a question, “will you marry me?”, but also trends, stones and glamorous diamonds. If you’re not the type to dazzle in bedazzle, choose non-diamond engagement rings with rubies, sapphires, morganites and topazes, to name a few.

In the last decades, the diamond took first place in everybody’s minds when it came to promises and rings. These days, modern couples would rather invest in memorable accessories than in loans. Here is where precious gemstones come into place. But if you don’t know what to choose, there’s a little friendly guide below.

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Top 10 non-diamonds engagement stones

If you don’t know what to choose, you don’t have a better half with eyes you can match a stone to, discover that rubies, amethysts, sapphires, and emeralds are traditional cardinal gems, along with diamonds. This will narrow it down for you if you’re researching the mineral crystals section.

To make it even simpler for you, exceptional ones are:

1. emeralds – as some are even rare
2. sapphires – as this is one of the hardest stones on the planet
3. rubies – as its special color decides the cost

Other jewels you might want to investigate are pearls, jades, amber, topaz or rose quartz. These budget-friendly alternatives to diamonds are a long way from the traditional, but they will contour your love story the same way. What’s more, this makes it easier to change your engagement ring every 10 years as a little gift.

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How to choose a non-diamond engagement ring

Even if it isn’t made with a diamond, the setting should still be gold or a similar long-lasting material. Some recommended sets are pearl with yellow gold, amethyst with rose gold, aquamarine with a platinum setting, and bohemian opal with white gold.

Choose similar cuts to those of diamonds, something classic like an oval-cut tourmaline or an emerald-cut morganite.

If you don’t know what stone to choose, investigate your future partner’s birth stone or even their birth month stone:

• January – Garnet
• February – Amethyst
• March – Aquamarine
• April – Diamond
• May – Emerald
• June – Pear
• July – Ruby
• August – Peridot
• September – Sapphire
• October – Opal
• November – Citrine
• December – Turquoise

Use a precious gemstone from something they already have and cherishes or reinvent some other accessory from your family or theirs. Mothers and grandmothers would love to share vintage jewelry for your big moment.

For Millennials and younger generations, another cool and Earth-friendly stone is the salt and pepper diamond, pieces which jewelers discarded because of their “special beauty”.

If you want something that is closest to a diamond, opt for an emerald cut white sapphire ring or a special design, like a hex stone moissanite.

Of course, you shouldn’t avoid diamonds from safe sources, they make beautiful engagement rings. But, if you want something unprecedented and even personalized for your fiancé, one of the alternatives above and from our online shop would make a red velvet box complete.