.: DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING :.
Diamond professionals use four factors to value any diamond, and you should use the same standards to buy the diamond engagement ring. And they are Four C’s: Color, cut, clarity and carats. Diamond engagement ring is made of various metals such as gold (yellow or white), platinum or palladium. The most traditional of diamond engagement ring metal is gold which is a symbol of the warmth and love of a marriage. The diamond engagement rings symbolize the couple’s love for each other Diamond engagement ring is now a fashion statement. In modern world, quality and style of diamond jewelry defines a woman’s persona and her desire to look more elegant and beautiful. The uniqueness of the form of diamond engagement ring has fascinated many women and powerful men through the centuries. The most classical of diamond engagement ring has one "solitaire" diamond, or a "trilogy" of diamonds made of three diamonds representing love - past, present and future. Diamond engagement ring as a gift from loved ones is truly a symbol of love and commitment. You'll want to choose diamond engagement ring that is very much fashionable yet high in quality and value. With the fixed set budget, one may explore ally options, as there are wide range of diamond carat weights and qualities available in your targeted price range. Diamond settings are still the most common, with the price of rings ranging from millions of dollars to a few hundred. Finally, if a large carat weight is important to you, yet you're working within a budget, consider a diamond with a good cut, SI1–SI2 clarity, and I or J color grade. To choose the best carat weight of diamond, consider her style, preference and your budget. Diamond engagement ring or diamond wedding ring in general now are offered in a huge variety of styles, with or without diamonds Weddings are a big occasion for diamond engagement ring, especially as diamond engagement ring, wedding bands, and even as small token gifts for the immediate family.Diamond engagement ring is available in various designs and price range and is perfect fit for any work place, party or at a ceremonial gathering. The most classical of diamond engagement ring has one "solitaire" diamond, or a "trilogy" of diamonds made of three diamonds representing love - past, present and future. Finally, if a large carat weight is important to you, yet you're working within a budget, consider a diamond with a good cut, SI1–SI2 clarity, and I or J color grade. Diamond engagement ring is not limited to celebrities or high fashion models or rich and affluent only, but has become very much affordable now. The 21st century woman is outgoing, career oriented and self-sufficient. One should not compromise on quality of any diamond engagement ring.
DIAMOND FACTS
Diamond is an extremely hard, highly refractive crystalline form of carbon that is usually colorless and is used as a gemstone and in abrasives, cutting tools, and other applications. Approximately $8.5 billion worth of diamonds a year come from African countries. The best guide ever published by the Gemological Institute of America (G.I.A.) tells about diamond grading system - the most recognized system of evaluating a diamonds quality and value. Each grade describes a different aspect of the diamond and it is only the sum total of all these characteristics that will determine if the diamond is a true gem or not. Perhaps most of the customers already know that diamonds are characterized by four C’s cut, clarity, carat, color and finally the shape. Briefly, these are: CARAT means weight (1 carat = 1/5 of a gram). A diamond weight is a very important factor to its cost, even if the only difference between the two diamonds is .01 carat. Color grading typically begins with "D" to avoid confusion.D grade diamonds are by fare the finest and brightest colorless stones.
G-H are very white and bright face-up, near colorless and are less expensive.
When set and mounted in jewelry, difference between these and the higher color grades becomes difficult.
I-J are not quite as bright or have very slight hardly noticeable tint.
K-L have a slight tint even the average person can possibly notice.
M or Lower the color will be noticed. Clarity is simply how much "stuff" is inside the diamond crystal. The lesser they are more expensive they go. Most of the diamonds mined have inclusions that are visible to the naked eyes. This scale ranges from FL to I-3. The Cut is the most important characteristic of any piece of diamond. This factor determines how much light that enters the diamond from above and then how much light will be reflected and refracted back out of the gem to the eye of the holder. If the cut has been poorly done, even the highest quality grade diamond will look valueless. There are some more facts about CE and HTHP Diamonds sold in the market. Clarity Enhanced (CE) Diamonds are totally natural Diamonds that have been treated with a New Clarity Enhancement Process. This new revolutionary process optically eliminates "feathers" (inclusions), that are naturally occurring imperfections found in most diamonds. High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) Diamonds are also totally natural Diamonds that have been treated with a complex process that involves heating the stone while it's under pressure until the desired alteration of color and or clarity is evident. But not all diamonds can be treated this way.