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9 Best Stones for Engagement Rings in 2026
When it comes to choosing the best stones for engagement rings, diamonds might be the first name that comes.
By: Elizabeth Hadden
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9 Best Stones for Engagement Rings in 2026
When it comes to choosing the best stones for engagement rings, diamonds might be the first name that comes.
Engagements and Weddings
7 Uncommon Engagement Ring Alternatives to Diamond Rings for Your Proposal
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Diamonds aren’t every girl’s best friend, even we know that. Plenty of women want to stand out with an alternative stone in their engagement ring.
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The Daily Sparkle: Elise and Colby
During shelter-in-place orders, Colby told Elise that he was waiting for jewelry stores to open back up so he could buy a ring. Little did she know, he’d already ordered the perfect one from Blue Nile.
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The Daily Sparkle: Imran + Rehana
Imran and Rehana currently live in different states. Despite delays due to COVID-19, they are excited to share a life together and picked out the engagement ring on a three-way call with Blue Nile.
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The Daily Sparkle: Carly + Evan
What do you do when you’ve invited over 300 people and your dance routine is perfectly choreographed—but your state no longer allows gatherings of more than ten people? You follow Carly and Evan’s lead and pivot fast!
