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Choose your setting. Next you will need to consider your setting. There are many different styles. Some are designed for a simple solitaire and some with accent stones and more. This is also the time to choose the type of metal you will have for your ring. Popular choices for engagement cheap promise rings are gold, white gold and platinum.

Shape of your stone. You will also want to decide the shape of your stone. Popular cuts are Princess, round, pear shape, etc. If you will have accent diamonds or stones on your ring, you will choose them as well.

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