Diamond engagement rings are the main staple of any proposal. Almost 80% of all people asking for their loved one’s hand in marriage will do so with diamond rings. However, that doesn’t mean that diamonds have to just be for engagements.

Diamonds are actually far more affordable than many people realise, and favourite colours and styles alone might inform exactly how much you have to pay to get the diamond you like. Should you be looking for yourself or your partner, simply understanding the styles of jewellery most commonly worn will almost certainly be enough to ensure you find something extremely attractive that is suitable to be given on any occasion.

The colour, cut, carat and clarity of the diamond will all make a difference to how much diamond rings end up costing, but this also means that extremely attractive diamonds can be found at a great quality for a much lower price than you might think. Therefore, diamonds can be given as a present for almost any occasion, or even simply bought for oneself as a special treat.

However, diamond engagement rings are likely to remain the most popular type of diamond gift, and with good reason. Giving a diamond on such an occasion offers a great deal of important symbolism. From the beauty and resilience of the diamond itself to the physical value of the jewellery, being offered a diamond when being proposed to will simply help those being wooed to see how serious the offer is as well as helping to show that those proposing are willing to provide and care for their loved one.

So, diamonds are perfect for engagements, but the fact that they can be found far cheaper than you might think means that they are also perfect for other occasions too. Just ensure that, should you offer one when proposing, you make sure it is by far the most special and attractive ring you can possibly get.