You are in love and you have decided to propose to that lovely woman who has bewitched you! Presenting your woman with an elegant diamond engagement ring when you propose is a tradition that started way back in 1477 when Archduke Maximilian of Austria presented Mary of Burgundy with the first engagement ring.
Diamonds are the most exquisite and loveliest of all gems. Diamonds are the hardest transparent substance ever known, and only another diamond can cut a diamond. This durability has made diamonds a symbol of enduring marriage. Purchasing that unique diamond engagement or wedding ring for the once in a lifetime event could indeed be a intimidating task for most men, as they would know very little about it and would have probably never spent this much money on jewelry before!
Here are a few basic facts and simple tips to relieve the stress of buying a beautiful diamond ring.
1. Choose your budget. The value of a jewelry diamond depends on several factors such as the color, size, clarity and the cutting quality. Large diamonds are more valuable than smaller ones as they are rarer, and the value increases exponentially with size. Typical budgets of most men are around $5000 or thereabouts - how much would you want to spend on a gift is a matter of personal opinion though.
2. Choose the shape of the diamond. Diamonds come in various shapes - oval, round, radiant, marquise, trillion, princess, baguette, emerald and pear. Round is typically among the most popular ones.
3. Color is the almost the single factor that determines the value of a diamond. And an almost pure white color diamond is the most expensive one. Different grading scales are used for determining the color - for example, on the GIA scale, grades D, E and F mark the highest quality with a pure white color without a yellowish tinge. Fluorescence, a phenomenon that converts the invisible ultra-violet light to visible light, is another vital factor for grading a diamond.
4. Clarity refers to spots, inclusions, or flaws in a diamond. Most diamonds are flawed by inclusions of other minerals which decrease the value of a diamond. Diamonds without such imperfections are considered flawless (F), while some other classifications include Very Slightly Imperfect (VS), Slightly Imperfect (SI), Imperfect (I) and Very, Very Slightly Imperfect (VVS).
5. CUT refers to the polish and surface finish, and as well the proportions, of a diamond that affect its beauty and value. The beauty of a diamond is personified by its cut - each facet acts like a light-dispersing mirror, more facets mean more light dispersion, amplifying beauty.
6. Choose the diamond ring setting/metal. Most rings are available in platinum or 14k and 18k gold (white or yellow).
Your diamond will last forever with proper care, so spend some time and effort while selecting your engagement or wedding diamond ring!
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