IMO this is quite simple: does the person who you're getting the ring for want a diamond? If yes, then get a diamond. If no, get whatever she wants. An engageme

IMO this is quite simple: does the person who you're getting the ring for want a diamond? If yes, then get a diamond. If no, get whatever she wants. An engagement ring is a gift and the most important thing is what the recipient wants, not my (the giver's) opinion on whether or not engagement rings should have diamonds in them.