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Engagement
Rings - The Magical Ring.
The diamond can be selected first or last, there is no right or wrong
order. Some people prefer to choose their diamonds first and then find
a setting that will accentuate its beauty. Others choose to pick out
the setting initially and then search for a diamond, or diamonds, that
will adorn that setting. And there are still others that find it much
easier to buy a diamond engagement ring that is already finished
completely.
Diamonds all look beautiful. Even cheap diamonds can look elegant and
classy. If you want your diamond engagement ring to look as elegant as
you've always dreamed it would be the most important thing is to locate
a
fine setting. It's this choice of setting that will determine whether
the finished product is a worthy purchase. Your choice of diamonds and
setting is very important because ideally you won't get a second chance
at choosing your diamond engagement ring.
Many women choose diamond engagement
rings that have three stone
settings. These rings will usually include one center diamond and two
smaller offset diamonds. Three stone settings are very popular and can
include either prong or bezel settings which can be made of 14k or 18k
yellow gold, white gold or platinum.
Some women prefer classic solitaire settings that may include 4 to 6
prongs, bezel or cathedral settings. There is a wide assortment of
solitaire settings. As a general rule the more prongs you have the
safer the diamond engagement ring sets. You certainly don't want to
lose a diamond because one of the prongs breaks off. So this is
something to consider when choosing your setting.
When shopping for a diamond it's important to purchase a certified
stone. A certified diamond has been evaluated by an independent expert
that will give it a quality rating for its cut, color, clarity and
carats. This is the surest way to purchase a high quality diamond.
After finding a center diamond and complimentary diamonds to your
liking the next step is to find that beautiful setting you've always
dreamed of.
Another thing to consider when shopping for a diamond engagement ring
is the current trend. Many women will end up purchasing a style of ring
that is currently popular only to find out 10 years later that it's no
longer in style. You have to remember that this wedding ring will be
worn forever hopefully so choosing a classic style may be more to your
liking.
It's also smart to consider the practicality of the engagement ring. If
you plan on wearing the ring daily it may be wise to purchase a
sturdier ring that can withstand the daily rigors of your job or
activities. You should determine the amount of wear and tear your ring
will endure and select a ring that is up to the punishment.
Other things to consider are the metal your wedding band or engagement
ring will be made from. Some women prefer the look of yellow gold
while
others prefer white gold. Some forego gold altogether and go with
platinum, a very popular style these days. Or you can go with a
combination, a two-tone gold with some yellow and some white. It's
purely a personal preference.
But something to consider is that two-tone gold may be easier to match
with other jewelry that you may wear. Another question that
brides-to-be often have a hard time deciding is whether or not they
should buy a name brand ring or not. It's usually fairly easy to find
comparable rings cheaper if you do not go with a name brand. On the
other hand it's sometimes nice to be able to flaunt an expensive name
brand ring. The choice is yours.
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