Diamonds are Forever - By: Andrew Moquin

Diamond- the queen of precious stones, another form of dark carbon made famous by its flawless nature. Indeed, a genuine symbol of style and glamour for every woman. But before you lay your cash on that diamond engagement ring for your beautiful wife-to-be, be sure to know the four Cs which are carat, clarity, cut, color. These factors dictate the value of a certain diamond.

Engagement rings symbolize love for a couple. It is a piece of treasure that will last a lifetime and may be passed on to the next generations as family heir. Basing on this fact alone, choosing your engagement diamond ring should given importance and effort. Diamond engagement rings are available in various designs like three stone, solitaire, vintage. Be very careful in finding the one that would satisfy your recipient. Remember, she will be wearing this everyday of her life.

So to lend you a hand in choosing the perfect diamond engagement ring, here are several tips you might want to consider:

Note her preference in jewelry. Does she like wearing the traditional type or contemporary? In choosing the cut, consider the size of her hands first. A wide band and bold style will never make a small hand look pleasant. Diamonds are available in different cuts such as oval, square, round, etc. the most popular among them is the round cut.

Color of the metal is also one of the most important factors that you should not miss when looking for that diamond engagement ring. The most popular metal colors are yellow and white gold and silver. If you are not sure what she would prefer, observe what type of jewelry she usually wears.

Another factor, and I guess the most important, is the size. Ensure the diamond engagement ring will be a perfect fit for her. Remember again that she will be wearing this forever so you don’t want it too small for her nor too loose.

Choose the kind diamond engagement ring that she can wear everyday basing on her lifestyle. A very active lifestyle means a more simple ring so as to avoid the ring from getting destroyed or loose.

About the Author

Andy Moquin has spent 20 years in the jewelry industry with much of his experience in polished diamonds, rings, tacori and custom jewelry design. He is an accomplished business consultant and is available for advice on topics such as marketing, advertising, merchandising and business turnarounds.

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