When asking any young girl what her engagement ring will look like (that she gets from Prince Charming) the answer is always the same. Most times it is so big that her hand can not support it, and it sparkles. Ask any little boy to describe a wedding band and the answer is simple. It is yellow and round like grandpa's. It is easy to see see how these answers come about, for years a wedding ring set consisted of a solitare and two matching bands, with an occasional diamond set in the bands. Although meaning and love were apparent, in most of those sets style was not. Who says that engagement rings all have to look the same, or that all diamond wedding bands have to be boring

Whether you are picking out the ring for that special someone, or it is a joint venture, your options are limitless. When looking at engagement rings, diamonds might have a timeless beauty but there are other gemstones that deserve to sit right along with them. There are some gems that by meaning alone represent the union of two people. A ruby represents contentment in life, and is believed to have a inner flame that burns eternally. Emeralds represent love and success, and it is a symbol of a new life. Tanzanite represents prosperity, luck and fortune. It is believed that tanzanite restores balance in the mind and the soul of whoever wears it. Sapphires represent clear thinking and insure fidelity in marriage. Diamonds are considered to be the stone of innocence, and represents faith, strength and courage.

Not only do these gem stones have meaning but the colors make engagement rings stand out in a crowd. Even if you like the traditional solitare engagement ring, adding these stones to diamond wedding bands will still have the same effect. If you like one color and that special someone likes another try matching bands with different stones set in. There is no better compromise then that. Does the man in your life just not like the look of classic diamond wedding bands? Why not try a designer wedding band for a modern and unique look that he will be proud to wear for years to come.