Finding the Diamond Engagement Rings That Make Her Feel Like a FilmstarFinding the perfect diamond engagement ring can be a daunting task for any man. That is why it is always a good idea to learn a bit about diamonds before you visit your local jeweller. In this brief article we are going to discuss the text book way to select the perfect ring; one that will make your fiancee feel like a true movie star. When it comes to diamond rings , there are four essential things you should consider: colour, clarity, cut, and carat weight. Clarity has to do with the presence or absence of imperfections in the stone. The diamond salesman can provide you with a detailed chart and explain to you the different valuations with regard to clarity. The next thing you should consider is the colour of the stone. Diamonds come in all different colours, but by far the most popular is the colourless stone. All diamonds are graded alphabetically with regard to colour. So, the lower on the alphabet a stone is, the darker or more yellow it will be. For example a D stone is the common colourless stone, while a Z stone is light yellow. The cut of diamond has to do with the type of faceting the diamond has. By far the most popular cut is the brilliant cut, which is available in many different shapes, like round, marquis, pear, princess, emerald or pear. A word of advice: before you select a ring, it is probably a good idea to consider what shape rings your intended normally wears. The last thing you must consider is the carat weight. Diamonds are weighed on a decimal system, just like currency. So, if you have a diamond that weighs .05, it is half a carat. While the most popular diamonds are the full or half carats, there are deals to be found going with a slightly less popular diamond weight. For example, if you want a 1 carat ring, but cannot afford one, you can purchase a slightly smaller ring, like a .92 carat ring, and get the same effect at a much cheaper price. |