What kind of ring should you get? Your mother and aunts got diamond  rings when they were asked in marriage. Would she be expecting you to do the same? But she knows you can´t afford it at this point, there is a global recession and although you have a steady job, nothing is certain anymore these days and you could lose it. You wouldn't want to start your marriage with liabilities or debts.

Did you Consider Alloy Rings?

Alloy is a beautiful metal loved by all women. It is more affordable too. You heard that pure silver may get damaged easily because it is soft. You read online about sterling silver jewellery and would like to check it out. Sterling silver is usually an alloy composed of 92.5% pure silver and %7.5 another metal to make it more solid, usually copper. You can find beautiful diamond rings made of sterling silver. Take it a notch further and chose an alloy of gold or platinum. It won't be such a difference in prize but it will make a difference in quality. She is worth of a little more sacrifice on your part, isn't she? After all you are just getting 7.5% gold or platinum, which is big saving already. Diamond rings traditionally come with mounted precious gems. You can choose a real semi-precious stone, or a Cubic Zirconia diamond (synthetic diamond). It is very impressive and looks just like a real natural diamond. Some say that they are even harder, more perfect and durable than the real ones. It takes a diamond expert in gemstone jewellery and advanced technology to tell the difference. You can get a nice CZ diamond sterling silver engagement ring for about $300.

She will love it! You can honestly let her know that you wish you could get her a real diamond, but that this one is the closest there is. You can tell her that the ring is made of gold mixed with silver and that you chose that one because you knew she would really like it. The diamond ring is just a symbol of your promise to marry her. When you get the marriage alloy rings, then you can invest in real gold or platinum.