Fake Diamond Rings

Fake diamond rings aren't what they used to be, and they don't always carry the stigma you'd expect. Some people opt for fake rings in order to afford other things more easily, such as a new home, a car, or even in preparation for future children. Between the reasons to go for fake diamonds and the very believable designs out there, fake is sometimes an impressive option. Besides, it's really hard for an untrained eye to tell the difference between real and fake diamonds these days.

Fake diamonds can look surprisingly real.

Money's tight, but you want to get married, or at least engaged. You're planners. You'd rather spend the money on less arguably frivolous things than a piece of jewelry, no matter what it symbolizes. Or perhaps you're a single girl who just wants to wear a ring as a sign for wannabe suitors to not bother trying to flirt. There are plenty of reasons to choose a fake diamond ring over a real one, whether you're buying it or just wearing it. The important thing is never to try to represent the fake diamond as the real thing.

If you're buying a fake diamond for your significant other, you should let them know. Talk about it beforehand and come to a conclusion about the type of diamond to buy. Otherwise, if your spouse finds out later, it will probably be a huge letdown and raise questions as to why he/she was never told that it was a fake.

• Diamonique rings are one of the most popular simulated diamond lines, often viewable on QVC. The 2.5 carat, three-stone, two-piece ring set is beautiful and already comes in a matching set, which saves you the trouble of finding a suitable wedding band after the proposal. It comes in yellow or white 14K gold. Another fake diamond engagement ring is the ½ carat round solitaire ring, available for $83.76.
• Almost Diamonds features beautiful cubic zirconium pieces. CZ's are often used in place of diamonds because they look so similar to the real thing and they're almost undetectable by the naked eye. pass for real diamonds all the time. At Almost Diamonds, you can choose to go ahead and purchase the whole wedding ring set or opt for the engagement ring only. The prices are incredibly reasonable for these beautiful pieces. Where else can you find an engagement ring for $24? These styles range from the contemporary styles to classic solitaires, and even princess cut antique styles.
• Ziamond.com offers cubic zirconia set in gold and platinum (rare). Consider the Eternally Asscher set or the Britney Engagement Ring for a fabulous look.

If you would like to eventually move that engagement ring up to real diamond status, you can. You won't be able to trade in the fake diamond, of course, though if it's set in gold, you may be able to get a bit of credit at the jewelry store for the setting.

There's no rule that says the engagement ring you propose with is the ring your significant other will have to wear for the rest of your lives together. Feel free to use it as a placeholder until the time is right or your finances are more stable. There's no reason not to get engaged or to skip out on the diamond-like engagement ring just because there are too many other financial obligations to consider before buying a diamond.

Real or fake?

What if you expected a real diamond ring and not a fake? Whether you're the giver or the receiver, getting a fake can be a huge disappointment and sometimes a downright outrage if you paid a diamond price to someone who claimed the stone was real. Here are a few tips for how to spot a fake diamond from a genuine gem, aside from taking it in for the appraisal once you've purchased/received it:

• Spot a Fake Diamond, an article on where to shop for diamonds and what to look for
• The PriceScope.com forum is a surprisingly good resource for tips on spotting a fake. It discusses the merit of getting a certificate with your diamond.
• Pierce Mattie Public Relations has an article that goes into exquisite detail about cubic zirconia, moissanite (the closest dupe of a real diamond out there), and the metals they're set in.

There are plenty of reasons to choose a fake diamond ring, whether it's to save money in the short term for larger purchases or for single gals to look taken. There's no need to be embarrassed about buying or wearing a fake diamond these days since, thanks to technology, they look so much like the real thing.

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