Not trying to be contrarian, but I don't really love diamonds and wouldn't buy them for myself. I don't love stones period really. I do love gold jewelry though, and own a decent amount. I'm also one of those people who wears the same earrings, necklace, bracelet every day for pretty much my entire life and they are all very special to me. I don't know what to think about wearing a diamond engagement/wedding ring that is just not ... me.
What are my other options? I'd like it to be a special ring. Not necessarily looking for other stones, but maybe where the diamond(s) isn't that prominent but the band is special?
I wear almost exclusively gold jewelry, typically 18k+ (think the very yellow jewelry you find in the Middle East). Mainly minimalist/dainty pieces, but sometimes I can get with ornate or flashy if it's done well :)
Ideas? Either specific rings, designers, or shops you would recommend? Or are there certain styles I should be looking for?