subject: Alternative Engagement Rings For 2010 [print this page] 2010 engagement rings are all about innovation and uniqueness. Singular engagement rings, featuring unique and unusual designs, are all the rage in todays engagement ring market. Conventional diamond engagement rings are out and modern, alternative ring designs are in.
Unusual engagement ring settings
Engagement rings fitted with unusual, unique ring settings are a hot 2010 trend. Unconventional ring setting designs such as the ballerina setting, the tension setting and the cluster setting, have replaced the more conventional engagement ring settings such as the classic prong setting, the bezel setting and the channel setting. Engagement rings set with diamonds and other precious gemstones arranged in cascading, tantalizing and innovative patterns have become increasingly popular, while the traditional solitaire set engagement ring has lost some of its allure.
Fancy colored diamond engagement rings
Gone are the days when couples preferred a classic colorless diamond for their engagement rings. This year, more and more couples are looking to buy trendy engagement rings set with a multitude of vibrant fancy colored diamonds. The playful colorfulness and the exciting whimsy of these fancy colored diamond engagement rings makes them a truly one of a kind, must have item, sought after by younger couples with a more adventurous side.
Birthstone engagement rings
A great alternative to the traditional diamond engagement ring, birthstone set engagement rings are stunning to behold. Imbued with sentimentality and warmth, personalized birthstone engagement rings are perfect for couples who are looking for an unconventional engagement ring. Not to mention that birthstones are generally considered less valuable, and thus are less expensive than natural diamonds. As such, a birthstone engagement ring is likely to be considerably more affordable than the classic diamond set engagement ring, and will definitely be more unique.
Colorful precious metal engagement rings
Modern, colorful gold engagement rings are in and classic yellow gold and white gold engagement rings are out in this years engagement ring market. Two and three-toned engagement rings, rings set with rose gold, red gold, black and purple gold, are considered especially stylish and trendy. These astonishing rings, set with a rainbow of colorful precious metals are singular and unique and are a great choice for couples looking for an engagement ring thatll truly stand out.
Eco-friendly engagement rings
A fun 2010 engagement ring trend involves engagement rings made with green, or eco-friendly materials, such as recycled metals and organic minerals and materials. An eco-friendly engagement ring, made with recycled gold or silver and set with rough, unpolished diamonds can be an amazing alternative to the conventional engagement ring due to its charming appearance, its green appeal and its relative affordability, as recycled metals and rough diamonds are bound to cost less than polished diamonds and processed precious metal alloys.
Right hand engagement rings
A great substitute for the traditional diamond ring, right hand rings were designed to be fashionable, stylish and, most of all, eye-catching and glamorous. Similar to cocktail rings, right hand rings feature a large amount of diamonds and/or other precious gemstones, clustered together to produce a shimmering, glittering effect. Right hand rings, or fashion rings, are ideal for the couple looking for a more eye-grabbing, exciting engagement ring.
Diamond journey engagement ringsFabulous for couples who are looking for an engagement ring that is full of sentiment and meaning, the journey diamond engagement ring is a stunning combination of elegance and style. The ring features three diamonds that are meant to signify the past, present and future stages in a couples relationship and their journey together.
