It has become a challenging task for many couples to buy a perfect engagement ring. Earlier the guys used to choose a ring for proposing his beloved but these days the future bride and groom would go together and shop for the engagement ring. It would better to keep certain things in mind before shopping for the engagement ring which is intended to last till eternity.
Generally there are three rings that the couples would choose over their lifetimes. The first one being the engagement ring which is given as a promise to the impending wedding, the wedding ring that symbolizes the eternal love and the anniversary rings that is given as a token of their happiness and affection. The anniversary ring is given in occasion when the couples celebrate an important milestone in their marriage. Usually, as the couples go to the jewelry store, they keep a budget in mind and plan to purchase the ring accordingly. During earlier times, it has been believed that the gentleman would buy a diamond engagement ring for his beloved which equals one to two months of his salary. Even though rings are not purchased keeping this price line, still it has been considered as a threshold to gauge the price of the diamond that you buy.
The first thing to consider before picking a possible diamond engagement ring would be the setting of the ring. There are unlimited choices ranging from traditional, classic solitaires, rings with sidestones, tension rings, three stone rings and designer jewelry settings. The setting would be largely determined by your personal choice, imagination and of course your budget. These days the jewelers are providing options to customize and build your own ring settings particularly in three stone rings. After you have selected a desirable ring setting, you can go for an attractive, certified diamond.
Certain parameters should be considered before purchasing diamond for your engagement ring. The diamond’s shape and setting are the most important considerations when it comes to determining the look. Apart from that, understanding the four main characteristics common to all the diamonds are equally important. The four attributes that determine the diamond quality would be the four Cs also know as Clarity, Carat, Cut and Color. The mass of the diamond is determined by the carat. Price for each diamond is determined by the carat weight of it. Clarity means the internal defects found in any diamond, which is commonly known as inclusions. Clarity is defined by the size, number and visibility of the inclusions. If a diamond is free of any structural and chemical imperfections, it would be explicitly transparent. This shows the color of the diamond. However, most of the diamonds would have some tints of yellow, blue or pink hues. And finally the cut of the diamond is determined by the creation of a craftsman added with the angles in which the diamond is cut.
Once you have selected the diamond and engagement ring setting, you work is almost done. Now all you have to do is to dream about the wedding and plan for the proposal.
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