Diamonds can be more expensive than some couples want to pay for an engagement ring. For others, ethical implications about conflict and environmental harm turn them away from buying diamonds. Luckily, there are multiple alternatives to diamonds for an engagement ring. Other Stones You can use another stone like emeralds, rubies or sapphires. Multiple gems, such as sapphires, come in many different colors and can provide a unique flair to your engagement ring. Diamonds are not the only stones that have the durability required for an engagement ring; sapphires, for example, are one of the world’s most durable naturally occurring […]