| Traditionally a diamond solitaire ring is purchased | | | | need to consider the cut, the shape of the |
| and given for engagement, although there are | | | | diamond solitaire can determine if it will stand out |
| many other types of engagement rings available | | | | to others. There are many cuts to choose from |
| and as trends change these styles become more | | | | including, |
| popular, the diamond solitaire always seems to be | | | | The modern heart shape, pear or tear drop |
| the favourite. | | | | shape, marquise shape, emerald cut and princess |
| Diamond solitaire rings can vary greatly in price | | | | solitaire |
| depending on the size of the diamond and the ring | | | | Once the cut or shape has been decided it is |
| set the diamond solitaire is set in. | | | | important to remember you are not only buying a |
| It is worth spending some time researching | | | | diamond solitaire you are also buying the ring |
| exactly what you are looking for before hitting | | | | setting, this is where you can get creative, use |
| the shops and buying a diamond solitaire on | | | | your imagination, you do not have to go for |
| impulse | | | | traditional gold, you could have white gold or even |
| If the diamond solitaire ring is to be given as a | | | | platinum if you really want to different. You can |
| surprise gift for a loved one then it is important | | | | also choose the number of prongs to hold the |
| to get an idea of the size you need, although this | | | | diamond solitaire in place, the more prongs you |
| is normally a difficult task it will make the surprise | | | | have the safer the diamond will sit in the ring set, |
| so much more special if the ring fits perfectly, it | | | | the less you have the more prominent the actual |
| will also show your partner how much thought | | | | diamond solitaire will be and will stand out more. |
| you have put into purchasing the ring. | | | | Diamonds are graded and the lower grade |
| It is not the easiest thing to get a ring size from | | | | diamond solitaries are always cheaper in price than |
| someone without them knowing, most ladies do | | | | the higher grade ones, when you do purchase |
| not wear a ring on their engagement finger unless | | | | your diamond solitaire always ask to see any |
| already engaged there for you will have to | | | | paperwork that the ring has, ask for a |
| ascertain the size by other ways. | | | | authenticity certificate. |
| Ask her friends to help, they may be able to get | | | | A diamond solitaire is not only one of the most |
| your partner into a ring shop to try on rings for | | | | important rings you will ever give or receive it it |
| 'fun' and therefore make a note of the size of | | | | also an investment so consider how you will insure |
| the ring she would require. | | | | the diamond solitaire once it has been purchased, |
| Have a look on the internet and in magazines for | | | | usually diamond solitaires are not covered on your |
| the style and shape you are looking for, it is | | | | household policy so it is worth spending some |
| always best to have something in mind before | | | | time on this matter. |
| actually purchasing a diamond solitaire. You will | | | | |