| Diamond wedding ring, though most wanted, is | | | | pre-selected gems. |
| the least affordable piece of jewelry. Nothing can | | | | Cut is what determines the radiance of a |
| be more symbolic of that priceless moment that | | | | diamond. It does not refer to the shape but the |
| you share with your beloved, exchanging vows, | | | | angle and size of the stone. |
| than the diamond itself. That extra money that | | | | Carat is the measure of a stone weight. One |
| you spend to buy your wedding rings is worth | | | | carat is equivalent to 200 milligrams. |
| every single penny. It will be a constant reminder | | | | Options In Shapes |
| of the ever lasting love and devotion that you | | | | It come in various shapes. You can select the |
| two share. | | | | shape depending upon your liking and taste. Some |
| Diamonds have been considered as a womans | | | | of the common shapes are round, oval, emerald, |
| best friend for ages. But with changing times, | | | | heart, princess and marquise. Round shape is the |
| there has been a change in our attitudes and | | | | most sparkling and enduring of all. Marquise tapers |
| tastes. It is not only women but even men now | | | | at both ends and therefore should be provided |
| prefer to wear it on their fingers. There are now | | | | with prongs at both ends to protect it from |
| plenty of options to choose from for mens | | | | breaking. |
| wedding ring that are studded with diamonds. | | | | You can pick the same shapes to be inlaid in your |
| Basics Are Important | | | | marriage rings set for that special effect. |
| Diamond is the hardest substance and most | | | | Alternatively, use shapes that would compliment |
| enduring of all gemstones. The value of any stone | | | | one another. Choice is yours! |
| is based on its four characteristics also known as | | | | Ideal settings |
| the 4 Cs. These are: Clarity, Color, Cut and Carat | | | | Tension setting works best in the case of |
| Weight. | | | | diamonds. It makes the stone look more |
| Clarity is the scale of perfection determined by | | | | prominent, whether it is one big stone or a large |
| the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), which | | | | cluster of diamonds. |
| measures the number and magnitude of flaws in | | | | The metal base on which the stone is set largely |
| a precious stone. | | | | determines the look of your wedding ring. There |
| The color ranges from absolutely clear to shades | | | | is a growing shift towards using a white metal for |
| of yellow and brown. A diamond's color rating | | | | the rings as against the traditional yellow. |
| refers to its degree of coloration. Gemological | | | | Diamond wedding rings through history have been |
| Institute of America (GIA) has developed a | | | | recognized as the ultimate expression of |
| grading system using alphabet letters D to Z that | | | | commitment and love. Show your love long into |
| compares the color of a diamond to the color of | | | | the future, especially this way! |