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.
Of course it's not just the diamond itself you have to think about when buying your wedding ring, the band itself and the way it compliments the diamond is of almost equal importance. The Style of your wedding ring can be customised into one of 3 main options. The most popular and conventional option is the 'solitaire', which sees a single diamond set into a sparse ring whereas for more elaborate tastes there are the 'trilogy' and 'shoulder-set' options to consider. The trilogy sets 3 similarly sized diamonds into a ring and the shoulder set compliments the main diamond with a dozen tiny ones studded around the ring.
Final factors to take into consideration are the setting on the diamond and the metal of the wedding band. The setting gives you 2 choices, 'claw' or 'rub-over' with the claw referring to small metal clasps which set the diamond into the band and 'rub-over' referring to the metal rim which locks the diamond into the band and gives it a flatter, sleeker look. The metal of the ring should be able to withstand years of wear and tear and as such fine metals such as platinum, gold and palladium are common but it depends very much on your partners' preferences. Either way your wedding ring purchase should now hopefully feel like less of a burden so now go forth and find the ring that your beloved deserves. Good luck!
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.
Of course it's not just the diamond itself you have to think about when buying your wedding ring, the band itself and the way it compliments the diamond is of almost equal importance. The Style of your wedding ring can be customised into one of 3 main options. The most popular and conventional option is the 'solitaire', which sees a single diamond set into a sparse ring whereas for more elaborate tastes there are the 'trilogy' and 'shoulder-set' options to consider. The trilogy sets 3 similarly sized diamonds into a ring and the shoulder set compliments the main diamond with a dozen tiny ones studded around the ring.
Final factors to take into consideration are the setting on the diamond and the metal of the wedding band. The setting gives you 2 choices, 'claw' or 'rub-over' with the claw referring to small metal clasps which set the diamond into the band and 'rub-over' referring to the metal rim which locks the diamond into the band and gives it a flatter, sleeker look. The metal of the ring should be able to withstand years of wear and tear and as such fine metals such as platinum, gold and palladium are common but it depends very much on your partners' preferences. Either way your wedding ring purchase should now hopefully feel like less of a burden so now go forth and find the ring that your beloved deserves. Good luck!
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