Diamond Engagement Ring : What is it?
| A diamond engagement ring is the traditional type of ring given to a woman by a man to signify their “engagement” or intention to be married. The diamond can come in different cuts, shapes and sizes. It is usually set in white gold, yellow gold, or platinum. |
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Kinds of Diamond Engagement Rings include the following: |
Step cuts
- Step cuts involve simple incisions into the stone that create a series of steps along the surface.
- A popular shape for engagement rings created with step cuts, is the emerald, which is rectangular in shape.
- Stones that are cut in this method do not sparkle as much as the other stone shapes, but the elongated surface of an emerald for example, presents a regal appearance.
- They are reminiscent of antique and vintage rings.
Brilliant cut
- The brilliant cut maximizes the facets of the stone to create the brightest diamond fire.
- The stone is cut at the most ideal angles that create internal refraction.
- The most common brilliant cut for engagement ring is the classic round.
Mixed cut
- Mixed cut combines both step cuts and brilliant cuts.
- Step cuts are easier to create but flaws are more visible.
- Brilliant cuts increase the stone's sparkle and diminished the appearance of such flaws.
- Some mixed cuts may include princess, heart, or trillium.
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Return policy: Choose a diamond engagement ring that has a return policy. You never know if you change your mind later about the style of the ring, about the woman, or God forbid, if she says no.
Certification: Look for a diamond engagement ring that is certified in all the 4 C's: cut, clarity, carat, and color. Certificates are issued by the International Gemological Institute (IGI), the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the American Gem Society (AGS), the European Gemological Laboratories (EGL), and GemEx Systems.
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