When you begin searching for that perfect diamond engagement ring, you’ll discover that there are several decisions that will need to be made before you settle on a particular ring; one of the biggest decisions is choosing the diamond shape. The shape not only is the biggest factor in the appearance of the finished jewel, [...]
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Many women seek engagement rings that are more unique than the classic round diamond solitaire, and princess cut engagement rings are a popular choice. Because diamonds are so versatile, they can be cut into a number of unusual shapes and set in various ways, giving each ring the unique sparkle not only of the [...]
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Perfect diamonds are rare and very expensive; diamond flaws and inclusions are present in virtually all of the diamonds that you will see in your local jewelry store. The amount of imperfections and the size of those imperfections will determine Diamond Clarity.
Types of Diamond Flaws and Inclusions
There are basically two types of inclusions found in [...]
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When shopping for an engagement ring, one quality that is always discussed is the diamond carats. Carat is the measure of a diamond’s weight, though it is often confused with size. One carat is equivalent to 200 milligrams.
Raw diamonds are often many carats in weight. As raw stones, however, they are less valuable because [...]
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Most people believe that all diamonds are colorless. In reality, however, diamond color ranges from clear to varying shades of yellow and brown. A diamond’s color rating refers to its degree of coloration, and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has developed a grading system using alphabet letters D to Z that compares the color [...]
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Diamond engagement ring settings are the mountings which attach the diamond to the ring’s band. In order to choose the best setting, you’ll need to know what styles are available and which ones best suit the bride, because just like different brides-to-be, different settings have unique personalities and styles.
Finding Your Best Engagement Ring Setting
The best [...]
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Despite the many designs, settings, and styles available, diamond solitaire engagement rings remain bride-to-bes’ most timeless and popular choice. While it may seem deceptively simple, a diamond solitaire can still be a unique ring designed to suite any tastes.
What are Diamond Solitaire Engagement Rings?
Simply put, solitaire means one. For an engagement ring, this means [...]
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Many years ago, a talented Chopard designer became fascinated with the sparkle of unset diamonds. The incomparable radiance and colour of these inimitable gems was such that an inspired dream was born: that of creating watches and jewels where diamonds could enjoy total freedom of movement, unfettered by any metal whatsoever. The dream was to [...]
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Increasingly, couples are choosing certified diamond wedding rings over the traditional plain gold bands. These rings often come in matching sets of engagement ring and wedding bands for the bride and groom. There may be a few small diamonds or many larger ones set in the rings but they are sure to be a special [...]
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