1. “Diamond engagement rings are so over”

2. Maybe a diamond isn't every girl's best friend. More brides to be are choosing non-traditional engagement rings over the standard white diamond solitaire that has adorned women's left hands for so long. Jewelers across the country are reporting an increase in couples looking for alternatives like colored diamonds, gemstones and bands to symbolize their commitment. "People want something that is unique and specific to them," said New York designer. Unlike most trends that are fueled by young shoppers, older women are leading the charge. "They know more of who they are and want something that doesn't fit the norm and what all their girlfriends have." Rings without an elevated diamond are also more comfortable and fit in better with an active lifestyle. The price tag is also a big factor. The guy paying for it is more excited that it costs less too. A round-shape 1.20 carat sapphire with 0.16 carats of diamonds on an 18-karat white gold ban sells for $3,500 on a company's website. "It's well agreed in the trade that a sapphire engagement ring will cost about half of what a comparable diamond would cost," he said. Diamond prices could remain high, especially as the number of diamond mines declines. Higher prices could further ignite the trend of substitutions as the star of engagement rings.

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