First
you have to think of the engagement ring setting. Should you choose
a vintage design? Should you choose a traditional solitaire, an
engagement
ring with side stones, maybe pave-set diamonds, or a three-stone
ring? What type of metal are you looking for; yellow gold,
white gold, platinum, or paladium?
You can certainly find inspiration all over the internet, fashion
magazines, and television. You may look at what the latest
celebrities are wearing and decide that you want something similar to
Harry Winston designs, or possibly the latest statements by Tiffany
& Co.
When you think of diamonds the first name to come to mind, is probably
DeBeers. They are the largest diamond mining company in the world. They
have vast resources and almost unlimited finances, of course you've
heard of them. Recently they have been receiving more competition from
smaller mines springing up in Canada and Russia. If you decide to
choose a diamond, make sure you know where it is coming from.
When choosing moissanite, there is NO possibility that you are
receiving a blood-diamond or conflict diamond. All moissanites
are grown, cut, and polished in the United States.