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Design
Your Own Engagement
Ring
In today's society it is becoming more and more apparent that people
are choosing to design their own enagement ring rather than pick one
out, and there are many reasons for doing so.
When choosing to design your own
engagement ring you need to
have an understanding of what you're looking for in a good ring.
There are three components of an engagement ring, the setting, the
metal and the diamond. I'll discuss each below;
Choosing
A Setting
Today, the three settings that are the most popular are the solitaire,
sidestone and pave settings. In addition to this, tension, meno and
colored settings are also popular.
Choosing
A Metal
When you've come to a decision as to which setting you would like, it
is time to choose a metal.
The three most common metals to choose from are Yellow Gold, Platinum
and White Gold.
If you haven't spoken to your partner about getting engaged and you're
planning on a surprise proposal you can speak with close friends of
hers or her parents to help make a better decision.
Alterantively, you can keep an eye out for the jewelry she is currently
wearing. See if there is any common themes in regards to the jewelry
she wears and use your findings to help make your decision.
The Diamond
Once you've decided which setting you would like, as well as what type
of metal you want, it is then time to decide on a diamond.
The best method to do this is to pick out the setting and metal, and
then use the entirety of your budget on the best diamond you can get.
When selecting a diamond there are 4 things you need to be wary of, all
of which begin with C.
Carat
- This is the size of the diamond, and in most cases this will be the
definitive factor in the cost. The heavier the diamond gets, the
emptier your pockets do.
Clarity
- This is the measure of how many "flaws" the diamond has. Due to their
nature, nearly all diamonds will have flaws. Most of which, however,
cannot be seen by the naked eye.
Cut
- The cut of the
stone is how it has been shaped. Additionally, it will also determine
how much light is able to pass through the stone, and thus, how much it
will appear to sparkle. A diamonds cut is rated from poor to ideal.
Color
- The fact that diamonds have color is something that many people don't
know. White diamonds or ones with a slight hint of color are the most
common. Both red and green are colors that can be found in diamonds,
however, they are extremely rare and because of this they are very
expensive.
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