I am planning to propose to my lovely girlfriend within the next month or so and could use some direction in finding some conflict free diamond jewelers. I have been looking at brilliantearth.com and they have a nice selection, but I’m hoping to be able to browse a bit more before deciding on a ring.

It seems like some men are simultaneously repulsed by the idea that a woman might want an expensive engagement ring and compelled to want to give an expensive one as a sign of his wealth, power, or the implicit "value" of his fiancee (if you will). What emotion tends to win out if he is indeed having this conflict?

I am considering moissanite for an engagement ring..We are trying to save $ for a house and wedding and cannot afford the diamond ring I want. I would rather moissanite than a tiny diamond. I also feel better knowing its not a conflict diamond.

I have been extremely disturbed by the diamond trade, yet everyday I see questions on here about diamond engagement rings, and many answers disturb me with the whole "bigger is better".
I just want to know how many of you don’t know about the issue, know but don’t care, or know and look for conflict free diamonds.
Allie, please read questions thoroughly before answering. I have an antique ring with a white sapphire in it.Getting a ring isn’t the issue, the issue is if others are aware.