Shopping for a diamond engagement ring can be one of the most exciting experiences in a couple’s relationship, but it can take up some much needed and deserved time. Diamond engagement rings aren’t like any other piece of jewellery that a woman owns; unlike pendants or bracelets, a diamond engagement ring won’t be switched for another ring depending on the occasion as is often the case with other items of jewellery. Therefore, you are going to want to put in that extra effort when considering all the variables that go into making the perfect ring.
Choosing between white gold vs. yellow gold is generally the first decision made. For some, platinum becomes the metal of choice. The next step is to decide upon the design of the ring itself. Settings range from the classic solitaire setting to the more distinctive antique setting of the Victorian era. Once agreed upon, the actual shape of the diamond itself becomes the focal point of discussion. While shopping for engagement rings, be careful not to confuse diamond cut with shape.
Cut refers to how well light reflects off the diamond, while the shape is more of a reflection of the wearer’s personal tastes as it pertains to ones personality. Interesting shapes of diamonds does not indicate that it necessarily has a good cut. When cutting a diamond, considerations are made to internal inclusions within the diamond, proportions of the shape and relative size. How well the diamond sparkles, or sends light back to you, determines how well it has been cut.
The most common shape found in engagement rings is the round and the princess cut diamond. Customers wishing to show off their individuality seek the fancy cut diamonds when choosing and engagement ring. These include Heart shape, Pear shape, Cushion cut, Marquis cut and Trillium shaped diamonds to name a few. There are many factors to consider when choosing a fancy cut diamond for your engagement ring. For example, although the Round shaped diamond is recognized as displaying the best sparkly effect, Marquise diamonds, because of their length are often sought due to the way they accentuate a longer finger.
All said, whatever your finger size or shape, when shopping for a diamond engagement ring make sure that you put in that extra time and effort into making sure that the ring you choose is perfect for you. After all, After all¸ you will be wearing it for a very long time.
Deciding to get engaged can be a nerve wracking experience for almost any guy. Not only is the whole concept of getting engaged a life altering event, but diamond engagement rings themselves, are admired and stared at more than any other piece of jewellery. For this reason, and many more, customers put a lot of pressure on making sure they get it right, when choosing that one and only engagement ring.
However, the fact is, education on diamonds and engagement rings isn’t something people are commonly taught in the educational. Not knowing much about the difference between white gold vs. platinum, claw setting vs. channel setting or the ins and outs of diamonds in general, makes it hard to know where to begin. Here at Jeff Walters Diamonds we believe that it is important for customers who are looking to purchase an engagement ring, to have some knowledge of the most commonly asked questions around jewellery. This is exactly why we deliver a hands-on educational process on basic diamond knowledge. It is our belief that education puts customers in the driver’s seat and makes our job so much easier.
Whether you are designing your own engagement ring, or picking one from behind the showcase it is always helpful to know what kind of diamond you’re admiring. A lesson on “the 4 C’s” comes in handy at this stage. Knowing the basics of the Carat, Clarity, Cut, and Colour of a diamond, can be extremely helpful when deciding what kind of engagement ring you’re looking for. While the ability to do this is always available on the internet, including our very own website, examination of an actual loose diamond under magnification, rather than just viewing a diagram or picture, can greatly enhance your knowledge.
Everyone has their own preference when it comes to selecting the metal used for their engagement ring. In the past, primarily yellow gold was high in demand for the majority of engagement rings. These days, white gold has taken on the popularity contest. Some even choose to mix the two metals into what is referred to as, a two-tone ring. In this case, the engagement ring band would be made in yellow gold and the diamond setting would be made in white gold. Since white gold is stronger than yellow gold and tends to show off the diamond better, setting all diamonds into white gold makes sense. For some, staying with a white metal but changing over to a considerably more expensive material called Platinum has its own merits. There was a time when Platinum was allowed to be worn solely by Royalty. Perhaps this is why so many are attracted to its allure. With other metals constantly hitting the market, acquiring knowledge on which to choose will prove useful when selecting your engagement ring.
The more one learns about the many components that go into the choosing and making of an engagement ring, the easier this task becomes. The knowledge not only helps one decide which type of engagement ring design is most appealing, but also, what budget to choose. Knowing the difference between high quality diamonds and low quality diamonds, understanding the karats of gold, and the difference between white gold and platinum can help you to determine what’s most important for your engagement ring.
Remember, once you get down on one knee, present the engagement ring you’ve selected and pop the question, you’ll feel great with the knowledge you have pertaining to her unique engagement ring.
