New Beginnings. The holiday season is upon us and those of us in the Wedding Industry know that it is also Engagement Season. I'm not sure if the overall joy of the season motivates men to head to the jewelry store or if it's the benefit of killing two birds with one stone, but if they plan on giving their long time girlfriend a piece of jewelry in a small box, it had better be an engagement ring! So to the men out there, here are a few tips for you! An engagement ring should fit not only the finger of the bride, but her personality as well. Before you head to your favorite Jeweler, ask yourself these questions. Is your future bride traditional or contemporary? Will she appreciate the look of a ring passed down from your Grandmother or should it be redesigned to suit the times? Have you done your due diligence on diamonds? Do you know all about the 4 C's? Cut- allows the diamond to make the best use of light, reflecting from one facet to another. The most popular shapes include Round, Marquise, Pear, Emerald, Oval, and Heart shaped. Color- The best color for a diamond is no color at all! Light will pass through th diamond and disperse the brilliance. Clarity- Most diamonds have flaws, or inclusions. The inclusions interfere with the light passing through the diamond so the fewer the inclusions, the more brilliant the ring. Carat-is the weight of the diamond. One carat is divided into 100 points. For example, a diamond that is 75 points weighs .75 ct. When it comes to diamonds, size really doesn't matter! The experts will tell you to buy the best colorlessness and clarity in a diamond that you can afford. Make certain the diamond is GIA Certified and comes with a GIA Certificate. Try to buy local and happy shopping! p.s. Stay tuned for unique ways to pop the question! |
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