Once you’ve decided that you want to pop the question, you now need to do it with the perfect ring. And no better way to do it, than with a diamond engagement rings. However, you want to ensure that along with dazzling your fiancé, it must also suit her preferences; lifestyle and most importantly fit her. This will involve trying on many rings till she finds something that suits her best. The ideal way thus to ensure you surprise her with a ring that fits all the above criteria, is to pick a diamond yourself and let her choose the design and make of the ring.
However, it helps if one knows the basic parameters by which to judge a diamond before buying it. A diamond is judged by the 4Cs: Colour, Clarity, Cut and Carat. The higher a diamond rates in all these characteristics, the more expensive it is. A little idea of what these terms mean will go a long way in helping you pick the best ring
Colour: Contrary to popular belief, diamonds are not colourless. ‘Normal’ diamonds are graded on a scale of D to Z with D being colourless and Z as light yellow. A colourless diamond in the normal range is the most expensive. Beyond Z, a diamond is considered as ‘fancy coloured’. Naturally coloured diamonds are quite rare. Red and green are the rarest fancy colours, followed by purple, violet, orange, blue, and pink. Yellow and greenish yellow diamonds are more common. And the rarer, the more expensive.
Clarity: Clarity is the absence of internal inclusions (mineral parts or crystals trapped inside) or surface blemishes. A diamond devoid of such inclusions and blemishes is ‘flawless’ and most valuable. Normally diamonds are cut and shaped so as to get rid of surface blemishes, without reducing the weight of the diamond. Since inclusions are found only in natural diamonds, they help in distinguishing them from lab made ones. When you buy a diamond for your engagement rings, look for such blemishes and inclusions under a 10X magnifying glass. (Most jewellers will provide you with one).
Cut: Cut refers to proportion, symmetry and finish of a diamond. A diamond can be cut in various ways, to accentuate its ‘fire’. A well cut, well-proportioned diamond will sparkle breathtakingly and display the colours of the rainbow when held against light. Although you might not be able to know technically whether a diamond in your engagement rings is well proportioned by looking at it, the gasp emanating from your fiancé will be a good pointer!
Carat: This is the unit of measuring the diamond weight. 1 carat is divided into 100 points. So a diamond of half a carat will measure .5 carat. The measure corresponds directly with the size and price of your diamond. In case you want an elaborate engagement rings, you might consider a cluster of diamonds of varying carat measurements.
With this basic knowledge, it will now be easier to explain to your jeweller what you’re looking for, and also discern if he’s offering you what your money and of course your beloved deserves.
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