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Editor's Note: Engagement ring prices vary greatly due to a number of different things ranging from the stone to the store where you purchase your ring. I found this informative article on the web which does a good job of explaining the "Four C's." Enjoy.
Giving engagement rings are an age old tradition when taking the big step toward marriage. Over the years, the price of engagement rings has fluctuated. This is due to the quality of the diamond. When choosing how much to pay for an engagement ring, one should have a good understanding of what determines the price of diamond engagement rings
The price of an engagement is based on the diamond that it holds, although the setting also plays a factor. The diamond industry determines the value based on what is known as the "Four C's." The "Four C's" stands for Color, Cut, Clarity, and Caret. Read the rest of this entry
Editor's Note: Princess cut diamond rings are hot right now and this article does a good job of explaining what to do if you decide to buy this style of engagement ring. Enjoy.
Princess cut engagement rings have been around for about 30 years and have become a very popular choice. This style differs quite a bit some of the more traditional styles which are either round cut or square cut. This article will briefly go over why this particular style is so popular and also give you a few tips to keep in mind when selecting your ring.
The princess cut diamond is very beautiful and that is the main reason it is so popular. If you look at it you will see that it almost looks like an upside down pyramid with it's square or rectangular shape. The diamond is flat on the top which can also make it appear larger which is a good thing. Read the rest of this entry
Emerald cut diamond rings are diamond rings that have a classic look of a rectangular stone. They feature diamonds clarity and color. Emerald cut diamond rings have a sleek and elegant design. These rings are beautiful and basically affordable.
Diamonds are designed, styled or cut in a variety of ways. Diamond cuts can be round, oval, square or rectangular. However, a diamond cut does not refer to the stones shape. It is the proportions of the diamond such as its depth, width and uniformity of facets, which control the brilliance, durability and other features of a diamond. A good diamond cut is very important because without it the diamond will not sparkle even if it possesses outstanding color and clarity.
One of the most popular cuts is the emerald cut, which is an example of a rectangular cut. Emerald cut is a rectangular step cut with trimmed edges. It is a step cut because its broad, flat planes resemble steps on a staircase. Such diamond cut has a square or rectangular gem girdle outline with the steps of elongated facets parallel to the girdle, the sets on each of the four sides and at the corners.
The name emerald cut was derived because of the traditional usage and reference to emeralds. One of the most famous emerald cut diamond rings was worn by Lady Camilla Bowles, new wife of Prince Charles Windsor of Great Britain. This cut has a subtle and understated look with less flash " a reflection and refraction rather than the brilliant cut of a diamond. Read the rest of this entry
Editor's Note: Designing your engagement ring can be a lot of fun if you get the stressful stuff out of the way first. I found this article which does a good job of covering the basics. Enjoy
Getting engaged is one of the most exhilarating events in your life and the choice of the engagement ring one of the most important.
Before you go and spend all your hard earned money at your local jewelry store you might want to shop around a bit for a great quality engagement ring at a greatly reduced price. This can be done by designing your own engagement ring.
In order to do this you need to find a reputable wholesale dealer in quality GIA certified diamonds that also has the option to design engagement rings.
The first step would be for you to choose a diamond. This seems like a simple process but if you are smart you will study the 4 C's of diamonds a little bit to ensure that you choose a high quality diamond and chances are you can get it at a great price. Diamonds with no color, ideal cut, flawless clarity and bigger carat are the rarest and most valuable. Read the rest of this entry
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