It is common tradition, when a guy asks a girl if she will marry him, for an engagement ring to be offered; and usually this will be a yellow or white gold ring with a diamond set into it. These days however, lots of young couples want to break away from the constraints of convention and choose something a little more modern; something that’s different. The kind of rings that are becoming more popular are the two tone engagement rings.

A two tone engagement ring is one which is made from two different colored metals for the band, to create a very striking look. Styles in rings are always changing, as new designers come along and want to create something artistic, which challenges the conventions of so-called “normal” engagement rings. This is an ideal opportunity for any couple to display their devotion to each other in a very elegant and innovative way. Gone are the days of a solitary diamond in a yellow gold ring, now replaced by weaved bands of white and yellow gold intertwining, and perhaps set with several smaller diamonds rather than the more expensive solitaires.

The use of two tone rings is great if the young couple have a tight budget; they will not be cheap, but buying a large diamond is a little bit excessive, when the alternative option of buying a less expensive but equally beautiful ring is available. The beauty in this case derives from the wonderful interplay between the different colored metals, in combination with more subtle arrangements of gemstones.

When you are shopping for one of these beautiful, contemporary pieces of jewelry, there are two main things to consider. First is the type of metal. Usually gold is the favorite metal, because it can be found in a variety of colors, from the traditional yellow, to white gold, and other more exotic examples such as rose or pink gold.

The second consideration is the ring design itself. Usually two tone engagement rings are not just two plain bands superimposed on top of each other; among some of the most popular styles are the artistic Celtic and filigree rings.

So if you are interested in buying an engagement ring that is both modern and beautiful, one option to try out is to get a two tone ring.