When shopping for your wedding ring (hopefully the first and only time you'll need to do so) the most pertinent decision you'll need to make will be the kind of diamond that will form the heart of your wedding ring. There will be 4 main factors to consider when choosing the diamond for your wedding ring and they are as follows: -
The carat rating is how diamonds are weighed with the most expensive diamonds clocking in around 3 carats. Diamond colour is graded on a scale from D (colourless, rare and expensive) to Z (noticeably coloured and practically unsellable) and as a rule of thumb, the more coloured the diamond, and the less valuable it is. Clarity meanwhile is graded on a similar scale to colour from FL (flawless with no external or internal blemishes and thusly very expensive) to I (noticeable inclusions and blemishes which render the diamond practically useless).
The cut and shape of the diamond might sound like they amount to the same thing but there is more to it than that. The cut refers to the size and angle relationships between the diamonds various facets as well as the finish, which determines not only how beautiful the diamond looks but also how well it refracts light. The shape meanwhile refers to the diamonds outward appearance and the options here are plentiful from classic 'round' diamonds to more extravagant 'princess' diamonds and 'heart' shaped diamonds that will really make your wedding ring stand out.
The Style of the wedding ring itself needs to be considered next and there are 3 basic styles to choose from. The 'trilogy' style is possibly the most decadent with 3 full scale diamonds set into the rings head but the more conventional 'solitaire' style is the most cost effective and the most humble for those who prize tasteful elegance over 'bling'. Finally the 'shoulder set' style sets a row of smaller diamonds into the ring itself as well as holding the main diamond at the tip.
If you REALLY want to floor your wife-to-be though why not consider customising your wedding ring by combining the shoulder set and trilogy styles? With a skilled jeweller on hand it's certainly possible. Whichever option you settle for though a diamond wedding ring is sure to melt even the most stoic of hearts. How could she possibly resist?
The carat rating is how diamonds are weighed with the most expensive diamonds clocking in around 3 carats. Diamond colour is graded on a scale from D (colourless, rare and expensive) to Z (noticeably coloured and practically unsellable) and as a rule of thumb, the more coloured the diamond, and the less valuable it is. Clarity meanwhile is graded on a similar scale to colour from FL (flawless with no external or internal blemishes and thusly very expensive) to I (noticeable inclusions and blemishes which render the diamond practically useless).
The cut and shape of the diamond might sound like they amount to the same thing but there is more to it than that. The cut refers to the size and angle relationships between the diamonds various facets as well as the finish, which determines not only how beautiful the diamond looks but also how well it refracts light. The shape meanwhile refers to the diamonds outward appearance and the options here are plentiful from classic 'round' diamonds to more extravagant 'princess' diamonds and 'heart' shaped diamonds that will really make your wedding ring stand out.
The Style of the wedding ring itself needs to be considered next and there are 3 basic styles to choose from. The 'trilogy' style is possibly the most decadent with 3 full scale diamonds set into the rings head but the more conventional 'solitaire' style is the most cost effective and the most humble for those who prize tasteful elegance over 'bling'. Finally the 'shoulder set' style sets a row of smaller diamonds into the ring itself as well as holding the main diamond at the tip.
If you REALLY want to floor your wife-to-be though why not consider customising your wedding ring by combining the shoulder set and trilogy styles? With a skilled jeweller on hand it's certainly possible. Whichever option you settle for though a diamond wedding ring is sure to melt even the most stoic of hearts. How could she possibly resist?
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