Diamond Engagement Rings

CANARY YELLOW DIAMONDS-FOR UNIQUE ENGAGEMENT RINGS

noreply@blogger.com (Mark Robinson) — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:02:00 +0000

Diamonds are highly symbolic and indeed represent timeless love and commitment, thus the most suitable for proposing the love of your life in a unique way. Colored diamond engagement rings are very trendy and a suitable option for those who prefer uncommon jewelry. Colored diamonds are available colors like orange, brown, blue, red, pink, green and yellow. The diamonds that are sheer bright in color like the ‘canary bird’ are referred to as ‘canary yellow diamonds’.

Canary yellow diamonds are associated with eternal commitment and love and also symbolize bright sunshine, tremendous joy, prosperity and cheerfulness. Hence they are very popular for engagement rings. Traditionally, yellow color symbolizes the zodiac sign Leo, making them a popular birthstone for August born.

Canary Yellow Diamond Rings

Engagement rings: Canary yellow diamonds are highlighted through extraordinary personalized settings in engagement rings. These diamonds are customized in various styles in engagement rings. Setting types are described by the mounted position of the yellow diamonds. These diamonds look are also set in invisible setting by making the diamond rest in a cup and connecting it with a split or bypass design.

Engagement ring metal: It is believed that using traditional yellow gold will highlight the canary diamond, but it may even act otherwise. The gold will actually lessen the glittering appearance of the canary yellow diamond and make it look dull. White gold or platinum or other metals with monochrome hues make the yellow diamond to sparkle a lot more in engagement rings.

Engagement rings accents: Using several complimentary diamonds like orange or red semiprecious stones, enhance the look of the canary yellow diamond. These diamonds are also used to compliment the central main white diamond. Canary yellow diamonds are rare and expensive so many people even try to replace them with some affordable semi precious stones like yellow sapphire or topaz.

Prices of Yellow diamonds rise proportionally with the intensity of the color. But these are sure to enhance your look in a very unique way and make your engagement all the more special and memorable. So go ahead and show off your trendy canary yellow diamond engagement ring in style to make a complete fashion statement with elegance.

Engagement Ring Metals: Platinum v/s Gold

noreply@blogger.com (Mark Robinson) — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:42:00 +0000

When designing an engagement ring, it is important to choose the right metal for the ring. It is advisable to know the different quality aspects for the different types of rings available. However, when you select the diamond, you will also need to consider the metal for the band.

Metal is the standing beauty of the diamond engagement rings. The most popular metals for an engagement ring are platinum and gold. Let’s compare both.

Color: Gold in metals comes in white and yellow color. White gold is popular for moderns trends whereas yellow gold is considered for traditional engagement rings. However, platinum has only one color, bright white.

Quality: Platinum is a durable metal as compared to gold because it is dense and heavier than gold. Gold can easily break when it gets scratched where as platinum has strong resistance. When platinum gets scratched, it just displaced without any loss. Mostly platinum is the desirable choice for couples to opt for their engagement rings and wedding band.

Care: A gold engagement ring needs to be cleaned on a regular basis when you wear a it on a daily basis. This is because yellow gold loses its shine and shows a dully appearance whereas white gold uncovers the white appearance and starts showing the yellow gold underneath. Platinum does not lose its luster if it gets cleaned occasionally, whether you wear it regularly or only for special occasions.

Cost: The price of platinum is much higher than gold because platinum is rare and highly in demand. A platinum engagement ring is more expensive than white/yellow gold, since platinum costs about four times more than gold.

The final overview of the metals: Platinum vs. Gold - It is known to everyone that platinum is hypo-allergic so it doesn't produces any reaction on the skin whereas in gold there are hardly any chances for the reaction to take place.

How to design a Three Stone Ring

noreply@blogger.com (Mark Robinson) — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Over the years diamond engagement ring trends have been changing on and off. This has changed the outlook of people to design their own engagement ring. As it is not that difficult though, once you are sure about the ring you want to build then you can easily embed your diamonds into beautiful

engagement ring.

Here is a step by step method that will help design your own Three Stone Ring with little effort you can create by yourself to show your LOVE, PASSION and TRADITION with your three stone engagement ring.

Plan the Budget: To make your work more effective, you should consider your budget first as it helps you to select the ring as per choice without you giving a second thought. However, when you design your own engagement ring, you will come across multiple options for the ring in terms of its setting, stones, design and metal. However the budget plan will cut down your options so that you can make your selection on the go.

Select the Stone: For three stone rings, you can choose a fancy color diamond, plain diamond or a combination of both, though the choice of stone selection depends on individual preferences. Usually, three stone rings are set with three diamonds out of which there is one big stone in the center and two smaller stone beside it.

Select the Shape: The popular shape of center diamond for three stone rings is round brilliant cut diamond, emerald, asscher and cushion will work better for center stone. For side stone you can go with any shape that suits the center diamond of the ring.

Select the Metal: White gold, yellow gold, platinum and palladium are the best options to consider for diamond engagement rings. You can create your in 14K and 18K gold as per your budget specification.

Select the Settings: You can fix your diamonds with simple prong setting. If you would like to give more uniqueness to the ring then consider prong setting for the middle stone and use any other setting for side stone, such as bezel setting, pave setting, bar setting, etc. because these type of settings hold your diamonds firmly and you don’t have to worry about the loss of diamond.

In tension & channel settings, there are chances for the diamond to fall out at point of time, so be sure of what settings you want to consider in your ring – after all the choice is yours.

Select the Store for Crafting: Once you come up with all the specifications for your three stone diamond engagement ring, then come the crafting part of the ring, which is the final step for the diamond ring makeover. You can go to your nearest jewelry store or can also opt for online jewelry stores.

Five Popular Setting for your Engagement Rings

noreply@blogger.com (Mark Robinson) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:58:00 +0000

When designing an engagement ring, the most difficult part is to decide the settings that hold the diamond in it. You have to select the type of settings that would give maximum amount of brilliance that your stone carry. Some settings hide the fine beauty of diamond, so select the one that suites your finger and holds the diamond firmly.

Selecting the setting for engagement rings is an individual style, choice, taste and preferences. Here are the 5 most popular setting you can go with as per your style that matches to your personality as well as the stone.

Prong Setting
Popular for Solitaire diamond engagement rings, it is usually set in a metal basket covered with prong and claws like a hanger. Prong setting gives maximum brilliance to the stone that results into intense sparkle and glittering effect to the rings.

Bezel Setting
This is the most secure type of settings, as it holds the diamond firmly. In bezel settings, the stone is enwrapped in the metal band. Bezel setting is the good options for small diamond as it works as a protective shield of a diamond.

Pave Setting
This type of setting is designed for the bride-to-be, as it is known for its graceful charm. The design covers the stone within the ring that would hide the small prongs. The design of the settings is more expensive because of it’s luxuriate styles.

Tension Setting
This type of setting holds the stone with the metal band to secure the gem in place. The tension setting in the engagement ring is quite expensive because the design is created in such a way that once it is set in the ring it can neither be refitted nor the ring can be resized.

Invisible Setting
An invisible setting is the most unique diamond setting, where a single stone is attached to the ring. There is a mount in the middle of the band that is fixed with prong which covers the overall engagement ring.

Solitaire Diamond Engagement Rings to fit Your Budget

noreply@blogger.com (Mark Robinson) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:05:00 +0000

When buying an engagement ring you tend to look for the ring that fits in your budget. No matter what your budget is – a solitaire diamond engagement ring still surprises your pocket. You can now easily own a Solitaire diamond engagement ring with little efforts.

A solitaire diamond engagement ring usually has a big diamond that holds the ring setting. This single diamond defines the overall beauty of the ring because its elegance and sophistication attached to it. It is considered to be the most expensive ring because of the diamond weight and other quality attributes, because the bigger the stone the higher will be the cost. The most stunning and attractive looking solitaire diamond engagement ring catches the eye of the on looker.

However, you can choose the stone based on its carat weight from a huge collection of loose diamonds which are easily available at various online jewelry stores. If you want to explore solitaire engagement rings with colorful stones, look for gemstones such as emerald, ruby, sapphire, opal and many more. The options are endless as these gemstones are less expensive than diamond.

In case you don’t want to compromise diamond with gemstone, then make possible efforts to bargain with the jewelers. If this doesn’t work out, then design your own ring by simply browsing online stores and looking for a loose diamond which is available at an affordable price. Then you can go to your local jewelry store to set the stone on the ring.

When buying a loose diamond online, you will come across diamonds which are classified from high to low grades showing the fluctuated prices. You can select the diamond for the engagement ring as per the budget you have on your mind.

Pick a Diamond Shape for Your Engagement Ring

noreply@blogger.com (Mark Robinson) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:42:00 +0000

The first step for diamond shopping is to begin with its shape. A diamond comes in many different shapes and has nothing to do with its cut proportions. Cut and shape are the attributes of a particular piece of a diamond. The diamond cutter plays a key role in deciding the cut proportions as per the specifications and molds the rough piece of diamond into a particular shape.

First you need to consider the type of shape you wish for. Always look out for something that appeals you the most and best fits to the ring setting that would define its overall beauty. The shape simply gives your ring an elegant appeal and would purely define the fine beauty of your engagement ring and wedding band.

Types of Diamond Shapes-

Round Brilliant – The round brilliant is the most perfect choice people opt for their engagement rings, as it gives out maximum amount of brilliance to a stone. It is the best choice one can go for.

Asscher – Asscher cut diamond comes in a square rather than a rectangular shape. It has clipped corners like the emerald cut and is considered to be a popular shape as per the new trend.

Oval – The oval shape diamond is popular for three stone rings, especially for anniversary rings with matching cut diamond on both the sides of the middle diamond.

Princess – The princess cut diamond has an outer pointed square cut, however its overall shape is sometimes called as pyramid cut style.

Emerald –An elegant diamond shape that holds the beauty of engagement ring is the emerald shape. It is the most traditional and most adorable shape for engagement rings.
It usually comes in rectangular shape with slightly cropped corner.

Radiant – A radiant diamond usually comes in rectangular shape. The stone has a trimmed corner that makes it a versatile choice for diamond engagement rings.

Cushion – Cushion diamonds come in square or rectangular shape. It is more popularly called as pillow cut diamonds.

Heart – The heart shape diamond is given to express eternal love. Though it is not considered majorly for engagement rings, but its a good way to express love to each other.

Pear – Pear shape diamond is the concoction of marquise and emerald cut. However, it has pointed ends. It is one of the most preferred choices for engagement ring people go for; depending upon the individual style.

Marquise – The Marquise diamond is a traditional shape. It is designed like a slim oval shape with fine pointed ends. Marquise shape would go well for diamond engagement ring as a center stone or as an accented stone in any piece of jewelry.

Eternity Rings Represent Infinite Love

noreply@blogger.com (Mark Robinson) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:33:00 +0000

Eternity rings signify the lasting affection between a couple. They are featured with a loop of small diamonds that encircle the engagement ring or wedding band.

Ancient Egyptians were considered to be the first to make and wear eternity rings. Now a day it has become a trend among the people to wear eternity rings as wedding bands.

Eternity rings are specifically designed with the studded diamonds. The continuation of diamonds covers the band either half or fully all around the shank of the engagement ring or wedding band. The eternity ring studded with a loop of diamonds is considered to depict the never-ending love, commitment and trust the couple shares.

The enticing styles and designs featured in eternity rings have now set a new trend especially for engagement rings and wedding band. Modern eternity rings comes in various types of settings. The most desirable setting choice for eternity engagement ring is channel setting where the stone is encased by the metal on the edges of the shank.

The rings are easily available in white gold and yellow gold and lined with diamonds all the way across the band. The selection of the metal varies with the design and the price tag of the eternity ring. The stone's shape and size is another variation of this ring. The most conventional shapes are round, emerald cut and princess cut.

In addition, whatever you decide on for eternity rings, the huge design range assures you that it will bring you many joyous moments of lifelong happiness.

How to Design Your Own Engagement Ring?

noreply@blogger.com (Mark Robinson) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:28:00 +0000

Designing your own engagement ring can be a good way to own the ideal ring and it’s easier than you think. New trends are emerging for the engagement ring and wedding band collections, so design the one that appeals you most. There are varied options you can choose to create your own engagement ring unless if you have a clear picture about the type of ring you wish to own.

However, for designing your own engagement ring you have to follow the step-by-step method to give your engagement ring a unique look. There is various collections of engagement rings available in the market. Considering the specification you can design your own ring with 5 simple steps mentioned below. This would give you an idea, on the type of ring you were looking for and could also make your purchase easy and worthwhile.

Designing Your Own Engagement Ring in Five Simple Steps-

Choosing the Design & Style: The most important part is to consider the style of ring you are looking for from simple to stylish as there are several enticing designs available in the market that you can choose for your own engagement ring that gives you a personal touch. Design and styles of the ring vary as per the lifestyle you carry for yourself.

Selecting the Type of Stone: There is couple of gemstone available that you go with. Usually, people opt for a solitaire diamond in their engagement ring. Some of them go with their favorite gemstones such as emerald, ruby, amethyst and sapphire. The combination of colored stones with diamonds is also a good choice one can make. But I would suggest you to go with diamonds as it is considered that diamond is a woman's best friend, so girls mostly prefer diamonds to be present in their engagement ring.

Deciding the Cut & Shape: Cut represents the reflective qualities of a diamond. Selection of diamond shape also plays a significant role to reflect the overall beauty of the engagement ring. Diamond shapes include round, pear, marquise, heart, oval or cushion- so pick the one you desire most.

Picking the Setting: Setting of a ring plays a key role to hold the diamond in proper place that features in the design of an engagement ring. There are various type of settings you can choose from-prong, pave, channel, bezel, bar, tension and so on. A setting could also be flush which seems like an integral part of the ring. So explore the setting that best fits in your ring.

Choosing the Metal: When you are designing your own engagement ring you also have to decide the metal such as white or yellow gold or platinum. Choose the metal that will best describe your engagement ring. Platinum is one of the preferred choices for engagement ring and is the most expensive due its durability. You can also add a twist to your engagement ring with different types of precious metals/colors.

The above concept would give you a clear picture of the engagement ring you wish to design. Just like women vary, so do their preferences of engagement ring style. To have the most enticing and unique engagement ring, set your budget and consider the above concept that would match the ring with her personality and make your investment meaningful forever. This would be a perfect way to make your investment valued far beyond the price of the ring.

The New Diamond Engagement Ring Trend of 2010!!

noreply@blogger.com (Mark Robinson) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:31:00 +0000

Engagement ring is the symbol of love to move the relationship into wedding that connects the two souls. The future bride and groom promise each other and the groom gives the bride her engagement ring that gives them a new journey of life with great surprises, love, commitment, and expectations.

Diamond Engagement Ring is considered to be a significant ring that will be there on every would-be-bride's fingers lifelong. The couples pour all their hopes and dreams into this symbolic representation that reflects their further relationship into the style and design of a ring they choose to last for a lifetime.

Let’s begin with the New Diamond Engagement Ring trend for 2010…

Diamond Solitaire Ring: A solitaire diamond engagement ring has always been adored by women across the world. Since 1880, diamond solitaire rings are gaining popularity with its growing demand day by day making it more valuable that becomes the hottest trend specifically for diamond engagement rings and wedding bands.

Three Stone Rings: Most couples choose three stone rings for engagement ring to express the feeling of love in three stones ring that reflect the past, present and future. Even though classic round diamonds are the most popular for these types of engagement rings, there are many various styles to choose from for unique, personalized engagement rings.

Diamond Accent Rings: Diamond accent ring have one or more diamonds. Diamond accents ring represents the diamonds in such a wonderful manner that woman always wishes to be in her engagement ring. So, choosing a diamond accent for an engagement ring is simply a good choice one can go for. Diamond accent is more famous for diamond engagement rings that make the occasion even more elegant and graceful.

Custom Engagement Rings: Custom design ring features the unique design and styles the couples wishes to have in the engagement ring or the wedding band. Usually, modern American women have a fascination for designer rings that can be seen in most of the engagement rings. The reason for them to go with custom design ring is to show off their uniquely design ring and maintain social status between their friends and relatives.

Metal Trend for Your Engagement Ring: Platinum is the most perfect choice in metal to create an engagement ring. Platinum price is quite expensive compared to other metals. If the budget of metal selection constrains your pocket then you can opt for other alternative metals such as gold, silver and so on. There are many lightweight metals available in the market. If you prefer something economical that fits your pocket then, titanium is a good option to go for, since it gives you a stylish yet elegant appeal with a cheaper price tag.

These are the hottest trend for 2010 because people look for something special and unique to spark the journey of life. The unique range of diamond collections that comes with an elegant design and style has changed the mind set of people to explore the engagement ring with the upcoming trends.

Five Facts about Wedding Ring Budget

noreply@blogger.com (Mark Robinson) — Tue, 05 May 2009 11:57:00 +0000

1. Recession has hit almost every market today, and the jewelry industry is also not spared. Thus couples today spend each penny of their hard-earned money very wisely on jewelry. But the wedding jewelry especially wedding rings is the only adornment which needs to be worn for a lifetime and so its budget gets hardly affected by the cash-strapped conditions of the economy.

2. Even though the ring may be made of precious metals, but there exists a huge difference even between the prices of these metals. Platinum costs a lot more than gold, which makes gold a reliable option. Some brides and grooms-to-be today even select silver or titanium rings for lesser budget.

3. The designs of wedding rings are certainly something you cannot compromise, no matter how expensive the ring is. But traditional styles in rings like classic solitaire or three stone rings can surely help the budget a lot along with their irresistible charm.

4. Some couples also tend to substitute the expensive metal or design with its cheaper alternative to invest more share of the budget in a larger diamond.

5. Some brides may find an attractive metal band as wedding ring for their groom. But grooms hardly settle for a plain metal band how much ever the budget may constrain. Grooms usually opt for solitaire diamond rings rather than multi diamond ring for the bride, keeping in mind that diamonds will be something she’ll cherish forever.

Finding the Right Jeweler for Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Mark Robinson) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:29:00 +0000

For all the brides and grooms-to-be, choosing a jeweler for the wedding with all the pending errands, might seem to be a dubious task. But it cannot be disregarded as it can make the onward process a lot easier and relieving. All you need to search are these following qualities in a good and suitable jeweler.

1) Appreciable collection- It’s a must and all know its importance. However reputed the jeweler, if it doesn’t showcase an ample variety to satiate you completely, you will always feel less delighted with your jewelry. Look not only for variety of styles, but also for shapes, sizes and qualities of diamonds and jewelry. See whether you jeweler is capable to recommend you the latest styles and trends and add a touch of innovation to your jewelry.

2) Good knowledge of jewelry- Your diamond or jewelry knowledge might be unripe. But you should always make sure that your dealer knows about them like a book. He should be able to give reasoning why a diamond is better than another and should help you find the right setting for your diamond or the right diamond for your setting. He could also provide a magnifying loupe to explain you better. Ask questions, make them feel you are a smart buyer and notice whether your jeweler is good enough to give you the best.

3) Befitting the budget- Even if the jeweler provides the best of range, no customer might go ahead and buy it unless it suits their budget. Always mention your budget prior to searching jewelry and then check whether your jeweler is successful in presenting your pocket-friendly jewelry. A good jeweler will always offer you a scale of diamonds out which you can choose yours.

4) Genuine dealer- Never buy jewelry from a sole diamond or jewelry dealer. Always assure beforehand that the dealer is reliable and there’s no possibility of fraud or scam. Learn about the market reputation of the jeweler and the possibility of tricky dealing.

5) Better services- The potential of a jeweler becomes apparent with the quality of services he provides. In case on shopping online, always look for features like- free secure shipping, insurance, diamond certification, 15-30 days return policy, etc. Call up their customer service which might guide you through all their features.

Observe if you’re comfortable enough talking to them and chuck the jeweler if it doesn’t quite attract you. After all, it’s a matter of thousands of dollars.

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noreply@blogger.com (Mark Robinson) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:42:00 +0000

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Love your Christmas Shopping?

noreply@blogger.com (Mark Robinson) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:54:00 +0000

Like every other girl I wait the whole year for the magical season of Christmas, the time when everything around me is perfect in fact more than perfect. The clean and decorated welcoming homes, the yummy and sumptuous variety of food, the cafes packed with friends and relatives, the idea of dressing up in new fashionable clothes and above all the concept of going out and shopping till you drop!

Christmas the most enjoyed festival through the world is much awaited season and shopping is the most longed for activity. Shopping during this season holds a charm impossible to resist. One shops for new apparels, new clothes, new shoes, new socks, gifts etc…but I love it when I go and shop for jewelry. Jewelry have powers to attract and redefine one’s beauty instantly.

There were times when going out for jewelry shopping was very exhausting hence dreaded. But with changing times there is nothing as great as jewelry shopping. All you have to do is log on, surf through your favorite jewelry sites, choose exclusive jewelry products, compare there prices and make the best buy. Then relax and home and await the free delivery! Isn’t this relaxing and cost-benefiting?

Jewelry shopping has a huge variety for one to choose from. Depending on your budget and style you can shop jewelry befitting your taste and standard. During Christmas in particular I love shopping for charms; the cute little colorful gemstone charms are extremely adorable. Diamonds are girl’s best friend, and like everybody else I love shopping for diamond jewelry, a single diamond ring or diamond studs can enhance your look in seconds. Pearls have classical enchanting powers, a single strand of pearl can deck you up and give you a make over. You can also revamp your look with alluring gemstone earrings and gemstone rings.

Isn’t this sinful temptation? Don’t waste time running around, simply log on and buy yourself mesmerizing collection of Christmas jewelry. Christmas is the best time to shop also because many fine jewelry sites offer sizzling discounts which could help you save a lot. So hurry and quench this thirst of yours immediately.

Things to check while selecting a diamond ring

noreply@blogger.com (Mark Robinson) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:51:00 +0000

After deciding that you want to buy a diamond ring, first thing to do would be to fix the budget for your purchase. Next thing you need to be aware of is how quality of the diamond is determined. The basic four factor which are used to determine quality of a diamond are: cut, carat, color & clarity.

Let us now look at what these four quality determinants mean:

1. Cut means the make of any particular diamond & describes properties of all finished diamonds.

2. Clarity is used to refer to how many imperfections exist in a diamond. If there are fewer imperfections then the diamond is of high quality.

3. Carat is the unit for checking weight of a diamond with 100 points equaling 1 carat.

4. Color is the last means of quality check commonly used. If the diamond has less color then it generally refers to a better quality diamond.

Apart from judging the budget for the purchase & quality, at the time of purchase you should also ask for the certificate for the diamond. This certificate will contain the inclusions & flaws the diamond has. Also be sure to check the diamond with jeweler's loupe to confirm you are getting the diamond as per the specifications mentioned.

Diamond Engagement Ring - Symbol of Eternal Love

noreply@blogger.com (Mark Robinson) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:22:00 +0000

Since nonage, a fairy tale wedding is programmed into every woman's mind. This journey from "Will you" to walking the aisle and saying "I Do" begins with an engagement ring.An engagement Ring being a circle, has no beginning and no end.It holds a very special place in a woman's heart, especially a diamond ring.

It all began in 1447 with Archduke Maximilian of Austria presented a gold diamond ring set as a token of his love to Mary of Burgundy.Back then, Diamonds were considered as charms that could enhance the love of a husband for his wife.In fact, it was even said that Cupids arrows were tipped with Diamonds and thus possessed an unequaled magical power.Since then, the tradition of diamond engagement rings has become a very common phenomenon.

Most women are ecstatic to receive a beautiful diamond ring.It is one of her most priced possession and she will cherish it for a lifetime.Thus a diamond ring is said to convey feelings that cannot be expressed through words, as its so pure and precious.

Wearing a diamond ring dates far back , when it was believed that the third finger of the left hand had a special vein called venna amoris, the vein of love, that ran from the ring finger directly to the heart.And diamonds were added to these rings as they were deemed to possess magical powers of the Gods, far beyond the understanding of common man.

Earlier diamond rings were usually popular by the rich, but now , even the middle class can flaunt it. Studies evince that nearly 6.7 billion dollars is annually spent on engagement rings in United States. Be it rings with mammoth diamonds, or a cluster of small ones, there is one to suit everyone's budget.

Now we know all the basic details, we must know how to buy a diamond engagement ring wisely.These are some of the tips you must keep in mind while buying that beautiful ring for that special someone:

Selecting a ring, keep in mind the budget and your woman's jewelry style. Remember its not the cost that matters, its love, and Love my friend is not based on amounts.
Secondly take care of the 4cs while choosing the right Diamond viz. Cut,Carat,Clarity and Color.

Make sure you buy it from an authorized dealer as engagement rings are not only status symbol for many people,but also a once in a lifetime purchase.

Also make sure that your jewelry is trademarked and provided with an authentic certificate.

10 Things About Diamond Engagement Rings You’d Love to Know

noreply@blogger.com (Mark Robinson) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:27:00 +0000

1. 74% of all brides receive a diamond engagement ring. Of these 60% are involved in picking out their engagement ring while 3% pick it out themselves.

2. The engagement ring is worn on the third finger of the left hand, as it is believed that it has the vein called vena amoris that runs directly to the heart.

3. The word diamond originates from the Greek equivalent of adamant as diamonds were supposed to be indestructible and strong. Diamond engagements ring is, therefore, considered as a depiction of an everlasting love.

4. Originally diamonds were gifted on the 75th anniversary, an occasion as rare as the stone, but the tradition changed to 60th anniversary when Queen Victoria celebrated her length of the reign as Diamond Jubilee.

5. The practice of exchanging engagement rings began when the Roman emperor Maxmillan I gave Mary of Burgundy a ring as an engagement present.

6. The smallest diamond engagement ring on record was given to two-year-old Princess Mary, daughter of Henry VIII. When she got engaged to the infant Dauphin of France, son of King Francis I, in 1518, a tiny gold ring, set with a valuable diamond, was fitted to her finger

7. In 1761, King George III first introduced the tradition of the "keeper," or guard ring. He presented a diamond band to his bride, Queen Charlotte. Today such rings continue their popularity as wedding bands or anniversary bands.

8. At a wedding in Persia, a ring was gifted to everyone who attended the wedding. To challenge this custom Prince Albert and Queen Victoria gave six dozen rings, to every guest at the wedding, with the Queen’s profile.

9. Priscilla Presley’s diamond engagement ring was of a stunning 3 ½ carat stone with a smaller row of detachable diamonds.

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How much to spend on an Engagement ring?

noreply@blogger.com (Mark Robinson) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:03:00 +0000

How much to spend on an Engagement ring should be a phenomenon of individual circumstances, not a preconceived notion put forth by fashion magazines, celebrities, or jewelry designers. It is a personal decision depending on your employment status, general credit standing and your financial status. Your Purchase should be approached with a sense of reason.

It is the ring that symbolizes your relationship and not the size of the diamond shackled within it. Outsized diamonds enclosed in luxurious metals are no proof to greater love and commitment.

Before you board the glittery and dazzling world of jewelry store, prepare yourself or you might end up paying a huge chunk from your pocket to make a fantasy come true. Identify what your stipulation is and what you should be looking for so you do the best for the money expended. Browse magazines, talk to friends, surf the internet, recognize the quality factors so as to ease your process of juggling them for the perfect combination. Shop around to educate your eye, ascertain what really appeals to you and make yourself acquainted with current styles.

Here are few tips that will be of use while you take your decision when buying a diamond engagement ring:

1.Buying multiple stones with combined weight equal to that of one single stone for less money, is often a better choice to go in for, if budget is your priority.
2. Choosing White Gold rather than Platinum will emaciate your expenditure on engagement ring.
3. If size is of prime importance to you then take into consideration shapes other than round as it normally looks smaller than diamonds cut in other shapes.
4. Designs tend to create impressive, notable designs for diamonds under 1-carat.
5. Colorless diamonds don’t seem to fall within budget, using White Gold or Platinum setting for stones within the top 10 color grades and Yellow Gold setting for stones with a noticeable yellow tint is a good idea as this will make the stone look Whiter.
6. In a brilliant cut no one can differentiate between a diamond graded as Flawless and one graded as Slightly Included. So if you plan to ignore diamonds in the SI range, give it a second thought.
7. Make an informed buying decision.
8. Don't overburden yourself when making the purchase.

Engagement Ring Expenditure Emaciated

noreply@blogger.com (Mark Robinson) — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:57:00 +0000

How much to spend on an Engagement ring should be a phenomenon of individual circumstances, not a preconceived notion put forth by fashion magazines, celebrities, or jewelry designers. It is a personal decision depending on your employment status, general credit standing and your financial status. Your Purchase should be approached with a sense of reason.

It is the ring that symbolizes your relationship and not the size of the diamond shackled within it. Outsized diamonds enclosed in luxurious metals are no proof to greater love and commitment.

Before you board the glittery and dazzling world of jewelry store, prepare yourself or you might end up paying a huge chunk from your pocket to make a fantasy come true. Identify what your stipulation is and what you should be looking for so you do the best for the money expended. Browse magazines, talk to friends, surf the internet, recognize the quality factors so as to ease your process of juggling them for the perfect combination. Shop around to educate your eye, ascertain what really appeals to you and make yourself acquainted with current styles.

Here are few tips that will be of use while you take your decision when buying a diamond engagement ring:

1.Buying multiple stones with combined weight equal to that of one single stone for less money, is often a better choice to go in for, if budget is your priority.

2.Choosing White Gold rather than Platinum will emaciate your expenditure on engagement ring.
3.If size is of prime importance to you then take into consideration shapes other than round as it normally looks smaller than diamonds cut in other shapes.
4.Wider designs tend to create impressive, notable designs for diamonds under 1-carat.
5.When colorless diamonds don’t seem to fall within budget, using White Gold or Platinum setting for stones within the top 10 color grades and Yellow Gold setting for stones with a noticeable yellow tint is a good idea as this will make the stone look Whiter.
6.In a brilliant cut no one can differentiate between a diamond graded as Flawless and one graded as Slightly Included. So if you plan to ignore diamonds in the SI range, give it a second thought.
7.Make an informed buying decision.
8.Don't overburden yourself when making the purchase.

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noreply@blogger.com (Mark Robinson) — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 08:34:00 +0000

Semi Precious Beads

Diamond Engagement Rings

noreply@blogger.com (Mark Robinson) — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 06:55:00 +0000

The first step in choosing a diamond often involves selecting your favorite (or her favorite) shape. The Round Brilliant is by far one of the most popular shape,and it is the most readily available in every possible quality and size.

Contrary to popular belief and your experience in most stores, fancy-shaped diamonds (as all non-round diamonds are called) are often less expensive than their round brethren... at the wholesale level.

The Princess cut is becoming popular because it is brilliant as well as unique. The Princess shape actually saves money for a cutter, since it is closest to the octahedral "habit" of rough diamond crystal, the most common formation of diamond in the rough. (The octahedron is like two pyramids base to base.)

Some famous shapes of Diamond Engagement Rings

are as follows...

Emerald
Rectangular step cut with cropped corners.

Princess
Square to slightly rectangular brilliant

cut.

Asscher

Also known as a square emerald.

Square step cut with cropped corners.

Round
A classic, the most traditional cut.

Radiant
Typically square to slightly rectangular
with cropped corners.

Cushion
Similar to a radiant cut, with rounded corners.

Oval
Similar to a round brilliant in sparkle and brilliance.

Marquise
Elongated brilliant cut with pointed ends.

Heart
Ideal when perfectly symmetrical in appearance
where lobes are of even height and breadth
make it truly brilliant.