When should Mark select the engagement ring?
He may select a new ring, or he may have an heirloom he feels certain
Caroline will cherish. He should make certain of the ring size, however,
and have a good idea of Caroline's taste and preferences.
Customarily the engagement and wedding rings are chosen sometime after
the proposal, and Caroline goes with Mark to make the selection. Young
people today usually discuss frankly how much should be spent for the
rings. The wedding ring is mentioned here because it is often purchased
with the engagement ring" to match." If he prefers, Mark may make a
preliminary trip to the jeweller and arrange to have only those rings
shown which are within his budget when Caroline later comes with him.
There are times when a bride desires to give her fiancé an engagement
ring. Should she decide to do this, it is important that she think in
terms of a ring suitable for a man. It should not be too "light" a type,
should possibly be plain gold or a gold seal ring. Birthstones are
considered good taste for a man's ring. Unless she is quite sure of his
taste and his ring size, she would probably do better to take him along
in the selection of the ring.
Replica diamond engagement rings
Of course there is the very famous pink diamond ring that Ben Affleck
gave to Jennifer Lopez. This 6 carat radiant shaped pink diamond quickly
caught the attention of the public and has become a highly sought after
replica. It is completed with a platinum band as well as three baguette
white diamonds on each side. The pink diamond engagement ring is
reported to have been purchased for .2 million in 2002. The ring, while
easily identified is also very feminine and modern looking.
Replicas of the famous pink diamond ring are now available for a
moderate price. The cost of the replicas depends on the quality of the
stones and the materials used in reproducing the pink diamond engagement
ring.
Some replicas are styled as more antique diamond engagement rings. These
rings have an everlasting quality and symbolize tradition and heritage.
The recent engagement of Camilla Parker Bowles in February of 2005
featured such an antique engagement ring. The platinum ring has an
emerald-cut center diamond with three diamond baguettes on each side.
This ring originally belonged to the Queen Mother and is believed to be
valued at over million.
Since few people can afford the original item, there will always be a
market for replicas of these one of a kind diamond engagement rings. The
quality of the replicas varies, as does the price. It is important to
note that the styles of diamond engagement rings that are popular with
celebrities will soon become the styles that are sought after by the not
quite so rich and famous.
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What are important facts to know in selecting a diamond?
Anyone not an expert in precious stones requires trustworthy
professional advice when selecting a gem, especially a diamond. The most
satisfactory and economical procedure is to consult a reliable
jeweller. Diamonds which appear similar in size and general appearance
frequently differ widely in price, a fact puzzling to the novice.
Size alone is not the determining factor in the value of a diamond
colour, cut, clarity and carat weight are the standards on which the
price of diamonds is based. Further to confuse the inexperienced
purchaser, a carat, which is the unit of measuring diamond weight, is
divided into 100 points. While it would seem that a half-carat diamond
would logically weigh 50 points, in professional practice the weight may
vary 6 points or so either way and still be called a half-carat stone.
It is important, therefore, to know the point weight of stones. The best
"colour" for a diamond to be is as colourless as possible. It is the
expertness and skill in cutting: the shaping and arrangement of the
facets: that give a diamond its brilliance and sparkle. Clarity means
the relative flawlessness: freedom from carbon spots or any internal or
surface flaws: of the stone. To gauge the value of a diamond on each of
these counts, the stone is examined under a jeweller's glass and,
depending upon the scoring of each classification, diamonds of the same
carat weight may vary in price from one hundred to three hundred and
fifty dollars.
It may be helpful to bear in mind that you get more value for your money
when you buy a solitaire (single stone ring) than when you buy a stone
set with small side stones.
Once she has decided upon the stone, what does Caroline consider in
choosing the setting? She is careful to decide first upon the kind of
wedding ring she will have. She will want the same metal in both. The
traditional wedding band is yellow or white gold, but platinum or
palladium makes a diamond appear whiter. Then she will consider the
contour of her hand, its size, and the shape of her fingers. The
jeweller will help her by trying on various kinds of rings. If Caroline
is small, she will find a small stone in a simple setting becoming,
while a larger stone in a more elaborate setting will be more becoming
if her hand is larger.
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