Rings and Engagement Rings

Engagement rings symbolize an emotional commitment and intention to get married. They are intended to be worn for a lifetime. So naturally you want to buy the best engagement ring you can. And that generally means buying the best diamond you can. So which diamond cut is the best for an engagement ring?

This really is like asking, “How long is a piece of string?” The answer depends on so many variables that it is impossible to answer simply.

In essence, the “best” cut depends upon what you mean by the term best.

The Best Cut in Absolute Terms
The cut of a diamond actually refers to how well a diamond has been facetted. Some diamonds are cut more precisely than others. A GIA Diamond Grading Report authenticates the quality of the cut of the diamond and grades it as Ideal or Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair or Poor. Diamonds with a cut graded as Ideal or Excellent are the most valuable diamonds and are therefore the best cuts, irrespective of diamond shape.

The Best Cut For Maximum Sparkle
If you consider the best diamond to be the one with the best sparkle, then you should buy a brilliant round cut white diamond with the best clarity and cut grading you can afford and prong set it into a solitaire.

Once you move away from a round cut brilliant, the amount of sparkle reduces. This is because of the different faceting for the different shapes of diamonds. A well cut marquise for example may well look like it has a shadow in the center in the shape of a bow tie! However, if you are looking for best sparkle, avoid Emerald cut diamonds because their faceting gives them the least amount of sparkle.

The Best Cut For Individuality
Brilliant round cut white diamonds account for a massive percentage of the engagement ring diamond cuts. Some estimate it as high as 75% of all gem grade diamonds sold. So if you want something that will show off your personality, the round brilliant cut would be the worst cut for you! In this case a fancier cut such as a marquise, heart, trillion or even an Emerald will be the best cut.

Best Cut For You
You are the only one who can decide what is the best diamond cut for your engagement ring. Buying diamonds is all about personal appreciation of the gemstone. After all, engagement rings are never bought solely for their investment value! So find the best clarity, best color diamond with the highest cut grade you can afford. After that, just pick a shape you think she will like. You will have the best cut diamond engagement ring

If you have decided to take the all important step to get married, then the next thing is to choose is the all important engagement ring. The choice of ring is as individual as the person wearing the ring. What the perfect diamond engagement ring is for one woman could be the ring from hell for another.  The pear shaped diamond engagement ring is an beautiful alternative to the heart, princess, emerald cut,  round, and lastly the asscher cut diamond. The shape of the stone is rounded at one end with a marquise shape at the other end. This cut is also known as the tear drop diamond, as it resembles the shape. This style of ring is very popular among the ladies of all ages.

There are a list of celebrities who are fans of this shape diamond ring, Jessica Simpson, and Katherine Heigl are just some of he celebrities who have been enticed by the allure and charm of the pear diamond engagement ring. There are many combinations and styles of this ring to choose from. The settings can differ from platinum with tapered baguettes, to 14kt yellow gold or white gold mounting, to the solitaire in platinum, or the pear shaped with diamonds on either side. Or a pear diamond with trillions. There are, like with most precious gems differing combinations, the choice is a pure personal one. The fun of getting engaged is the trying on of the different rings to see which one suits the best.

With a wedding to pay for you will need to be frugal with your cash. When buying your precious diamond you can feel safe in the knowledge that your diamond will come with a certification of authenticity from the Gemological Institute of America. The best place to shop around for your setting is on the internet, where you can view the choices in multi color, see the options available from different engagement ring designers.

C. Sparkles

You love her a lot and have dated her for the past few months. The day that you were awaiting for has finally arrived and she has accepted your marriage proposal. You two have talked things over and have selected the date of engagement. Overjoyed with happiness on being able to win over her heart and getting her as your life partner, you plan to buy a few gifts for her. You have also intended to host a mini party for your relatives, friends, and colleagues.

Getting the cards printed for the occasion and arranging to dispatch them will take quite some time. You will also need to hire a place for the occasion and get it suitably decorated. You seem to have forgotten another thing that is much more important than all of this. You have totally forgotten about the engagement ring which symbolizes that she is yours in your haste or so it seems. Since most people are confused by the huge varieties of such rings available in the market, selecting a proper engagement ring often poses problems for them.

Most such rings available in the market are of the ordinary type and are not suitable for someone special. However, there is no need for you to worry in case you too are one of those who are facing problems in selecting a suitable engagement ring for your beloved. You will find that there are certain sites that specialize in stocking and selling unique engagement rings if you check the net.

The provision of designing your ring online is provided by certain sites, thereby, providing you with a greater degree of flexibility. These sites also provide you with vintage engagement rings and if you are on a tight budget, you can also opt in for cheap engagement rings. Diamond rings can be purchased by those with a big budget. Ensure that the site from where you are purchasing those rings only deal in authentic jewelry and is reliable.

If necessary, seek the assistance of a friend who knows about the 4 C’s because they are well versed in this field and can judge a fake from the real stuff. An authenticity certificate and a refund option should be provided by the store from where you are planning to purchase the jewelry in case there are any discrepancies.

A pave diamond engagement ring is one where the ring’s band is literally paved with diamonds. Small diamonds encrusted along the ring’s surface give the illusion of a solid diamond surface rather than a metal band. Unlike channel or bezel settings, a pave setting uses only tiny beads or minute prongs to hold each stone, minimizing the appearance of the metal while maximizing the illusion of free-standing diamonds

. Most pave diamond engagement rings are constructed from white gold or platinum in order to further minimize the metal, though yellow gold can add a measure of traditional elegance.

A pave set diamond engagement ring incorporates a larger central stone above the encrusted diamonds. Round and princess are the most frequent shapes for center stones because the remainder of the setting adds sufficient brilliance to the ring without needing a fancier center stone. In some cases, the center stone may be a colored diamond or other gemstone that is heightened by its glittering surroundings.

Pave diamond setting has been around for hundreds of years, maybe thousands. It is a very low-tech style of setting in which a goldsmith will drill holes into the selected area of a jewelry item (or possibly the entire item) and then place the corresponding pavé diamonds into the holes and then with another tool, form tiny beads of metal from around the edge of the diamond and then carefully push these beads of metal over the edge of the diamond to hold the diamond in the hole.

Many pave engagement rings feature this technique and it is a widely popular design element.  Whether you would like to surround your center diamond with pave or the shank around your finger, this technique really makes a ring sparkle.

Eternity bands and wedding rings are also popular pieces to feature the pavé set diamond design.  I have even heard of some brides choosing to have the entire engagement ring in pave including replacing the center with many tiny pavé diamonds instead of one single larger diamond.

C. Sparkles

Designer products are always in high demand because of their high quality, individuality and robustness. There are many renowned designers of engagement rings from different countries.  Their rings are exceptional and extremely beautiful such as Tacori, Cartier, Tiffany, and Ritani are some of the most popular names in this category.  Engagement rings by these successful designers come in many themes and styles so that people belonging to all age groups may select a piece according to their taste and style. These designers also have online galleries on their websites where a wide range of beautiful rings are featured in different categories.

Love and Diamonds