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The Best Metals for Engagement Rings, by Lifestyle
Which engagement ring metal suits active hands, sensitive skin, low maintenance or a vintage look, with notes on 14K and 18K gold and platinum.
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Shorter pieces that answer one question well: which shape, which metal, which direction. For the complete picture, see our buying guides.
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How to Choose a Unique Engagement Ring Without Regretting It Later
A practical checklist for choosing a unique engagement ring: testing a design against daily life, wedding band fit and resizing limits.
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Oval vs Round Engagement Rings: Which Shape Suits You?
Oval and round engagement rings compared on apparent size, sparkle, price per carat, the bow-tie effect and how each flatters different hands and settings.
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Unique Engagement Rings for Modern and Non-Traditional Brides
Ideas for modern, non-traditional engagement rings: east-west settings, toi et moi rings, salt-and-pepper stones, colored sapphires and stacks.