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Engagement Ring In  French Polynesia.

By Aamir Mannan.

In the 20th century, if he could afford it, the typical Western groom privately selected and purchased an engagement ring, which he then presented to his desired bride when he proposed marriage. More recently, couples frequently select an engagement ring together[citation needed]. In countries where both partners wear engagement rings, matching rings may be selected and purchased together.[30] In the United States and Canada, where only women commonly wear engagement rings, women occasionally present their partners with an engagement ring.[31]

Like all jewelry, the price for an engagement ring varies considerably depending on the materials used: the design of the ring, whether it includes a 

gemstone, the value of any gemstone, and the seller. The price of the gemstones, if any, in the ring depends on the type and quality of the gem. Diamonds have a standardized description that values them according to their carat weight, color, clarity and cut. Other gemstones, such as sapphires, rubies, emeralds, have different systems. These may be chosen to honor a family tradition, to use family heirlooms, to be unique, to be socially responsible (they are not associated with blood diamonds or the pollution caused by gold mining and cyanide process), to fit the individual's stylistic preferences, or to manage cost. Synthetic stones and diamond substitutes such as cubic zirconias and moissanites are also popular choices that are socially responsible and reduce cost while maintaining the desired appearance.