Sabtu, 17 September 2011

Don't Be Clueless About Diamond Engagement Rings

By Gale Dickson


If you are considering joining the majority of men who are on the lookout for some quality diamond engagement rings, you will want listen to the following advice. It is just not the sort of thing that you want to mess up. After all you are creating a lifelong memory with that ring.

You are about to pay a sizable chunk of cash on this. You are likewise about to spend money on a thing which is a permanent token of the most valuable partnership of your life. Keep in mind that every woman knows the engagement-ring saying about the boyfriend saying good-bye to at minimum a months pay.

Legend has it that in 1477 it was the Austrian Arch Duke who first gave his intended a diamond ring to celebrate their betrothal. It is traditionally put on the third finger of the left hand. The Egyptians believed that the vein in that finger is directly connected to the heart.

An experienced jeweler will be willing to educate you about a stone. The four C's usually dictated the value and price of a gem. Always inquire about the Cut, Clarity, Color and Carat.

A stone will have some 'imperfections' that look like feathers or clouds. This will determine the Clarity. Remember not to get too caught up on something that can only be seen with a magnifying lens. The Carat pertains to the weight of the gem. For this purpose a good half carat to one carat are common. The Cut is the one thing not done by nature. It is the cut that will determine the 'fire' and shape of the stone.

The most important C of all is the Cost. As mentioned above the norm is a month or two's salary. Always ask for a certificate when purchasing diamond engagement rings. This will insure against substitutes and certify where the stone originated from. Read more about: Diamond Engagement Rings




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