Engagement rings can be stunningly beautiful and they're an incredibly important part of your life. However, there are lots of rings out there, and plenty of confusing terminology, making it hard to choose where to start on your quest. Here's some basic information to help.
There are three main components to any engagement ring - stone, metal, and design. The stone is usually a diamond, and the metal is traditionally gold, but there are also other options.
Choosing A Stone You may already be aware of the diamond grading system. It's based on what are called the four Cs - Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat.
Pay close attention to the quality of your diamond when you buy, but don't necessarily insist on the best. Buying a somewhat lower quality diamond can save you money, even though the stone looks the same to the naked eye.
Choosing A Metal The majority of engagement rings are made using either platinum or gold. Gold comes in a number of grades, from about ten karat to twenty-four karat, and in a number of colors from white and yellow to rose.
Eighteen karat gold is probably the most popular engagement ring choice, but ten and fourteen karats are chosen by some because they're stronger. These less pure alloys are harder to dent and scratch.
Platinum is an intriguing, though more expensive, alternative to gold. It looks similar to white gold, but it's much harder, and if you learn to look, you can tell the difference between the two metals.
Design and Your Engagement Ring Your engagement ring design is a choice that's very personal, whether you go with a pre-existing ring or have a custom one made. Semi-custom options are also available, and allow you to choose band width, stone, and other elements to create your own special ring.
Remember that your engagement ring design should do four basic things, however. No matter what you choose, you need a ring that's practical and comfortable to wear each and every day, strong enough to hold up and keep its stones, and looks good under any circumstances. What will constitute an attractive, durable, easy to wear ring depends on your lifestyle. Higher settings are pretty, but catch on things. This can be a safety hazard in some jobs.
Likewise, if you're a mechanic, you're going to be putting your engagement ring through more rough wear than if you're an office assistant. Think hard about how and wear you'll be wearing your ring when you choose its design.
That means that if you're a mechanic, you'll be putting your engagement ring through a lot more than you would if you worked in an office. Think about how and where your ring will be worn when you pick out the design. This is the reason that some people pick a less pure alloy when they decide on gold for their rings. This is a stronger material. Sturdier ring designs and the choice of platinum for the metal can also help.
Security of stones is determined by the setting. Four prongs is the least secure, with a six prong setting being stronger, and a bezel setting even stronger than any prong setting. Heavier, lower settings are more durable than light, high settings. - 16651
There are three main components to any engagement ring - stone, metal, and design. The stone is usually a diamond, and the metal is traditionally gold, but there are also other options.
Choosing A Stone You may already be aware of the diamond grading system. It's based on what are called the four Cs - Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat.
Pay close attention to the quality of your diamond when you buy, but don't necessarily insist on the best. Buying a somewhat lower quality diamond can save you money, even though the stone looks the same to the naked eye.
Choosing A Metal The majority of engagement rings are made using either platinum or gold. Gold comes in a number of grades, from about ten karat to twenty-four karat, and in a number of colors from white and yellow to rose.
Eighteen karat gold is probably the most popular engagement ring choice, but ten and fourteen karats are chosen by some because they're stronger. These less pure alloys are harder to dent and scratch.
Platinum is an intriguing, though more expensive, alternative to gold. It looks similar to white gold, but it's much harder, and if you learn to look, you can tell the difference between the two metals.
Design and Your Engagement Ring Your engagement ring design is a choice that's very personal, whether you go with a pre-existing ring or have a custom one made. Semi-custom options are also available, and allow you to choose band width, stone, and other elements to create your own special ring.
Remember that your engagement ring design should do four basic things, however. No matter what you choose, you need a ring that's practical and comfortable to wear each and every day, strong enough to hold up and keep its stones, and looks good under any circumstances. What will constitute an attractive, durable, easy to wear ring depends on your lifestyle. Higher settings are pretty, but catch on things. This can be a safety hazard in some jobs.
Likewise, if you're a mechanic, you're going to be putting your engagement ring through more rough wear than if you're an office assistant. Think hard about how and wear you'll be wearing your ring when you choose its design.
That means that if you're a mechanic, you'll be putting your engagement ring through a lot more than you would if you worked in an office. Think about how and where your ring will be worn when you pick out the design. This is the reason that some people pick a less pure alloy when they decide on gold for their rings. This is a stronger material. Sturdier ring designs and the choice of platinum for the metal can also help.
Security of stones is determined by the setting. Four prongs is the least secure, with a six prong setting being stronger, and a bezel setting even stronger than any prong setting. Heavier, lower settings are more durable than light, high settings. - 16651
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