| The language of love is same in all societies but | | | | kept in mind while buying engagement ring is the |
| the way of expressing it is sometimes slightly | | | | quality of stone. If we speak about diamond |
| different from each other. Each engagement ring | | | | engagement rings which also are the most |
| ceremony has its own colors and importance. In | | | | favorite of women, while buying it, one should |
| most parts of the world, engagement ring is worn | | | | concentrate on the 4 C’s of diamond. The 4 |
| on the third finger of the left hand because it was | | | | C’s include color, clarity, cut and carat. One |
| believed that the “vena amoris” or vein of | | | | thing you should know about diamond is that |
| love was contained therein! But there are some | | | | these precious stones are graded on the basis of |
| European women who love to wear on their right | | | | a) Color, b) Clarity, c) Carat Weight and d) Cut, |
| hand. There is nothing wrong if you wear it on | | | | otherwise known as the 4 C's. The infinite |
| your right hand. The idea here is to express your | | | | combinations of these 4 characteristics greatly |
| true love. You can take the idea one step further | | | | influence the price of a diamond and can be the |
| by making your love memorable one by gifting | | | | basis for significant variations in the price of any |
| your would-be-bride a high quality perfect | | | | piece of diamond set jewelry. Many of the |
| engagement ring. | | | | features of a piece of diamond jewelry are |
| To be honest, finding a superior quality stunning | | | | immediately transparent but in my opinion the |
| engagement ring is a daunting task. You should be | | | | most significant aspect of choosing a diamond ring |
| careful when you start looking for engagement | | | | is it's suitability for you. The mechanics of the so |
| rings. I am sure you may have found countless | | | | called 4C's should compliment, rather than dictate, |
| guides about the 4 C's - clarity, cut, carat and | | | | such an important buying decision. When you buy |
| color. But remember one thing. When trying to | | | | diamonds, you should buy only certified diamonds |
| decide to buy apples or oranges comparing them | | | | because certification assures you quality. You |
| together wouldn't make much sense would it? | | | | have to be careful about which certificate you |
| You would compare the apples with other apples | | | | accept with your diamond. IGI, HRD and EGL all |
| and the oranges to other oranges. The same | | | | use different standards for diamond color and |
| simple analogy should always be applied to buying | | | | clarity in comparison to GIA. You can in no way |
| diamonds as well. With some knowledge and | | | | compare the price of a GIA certified diamond |
| careful screening, you would be able to buy your | | | | with a diamond of the same color and clarity |
| favorite engagement ring according to your | | | | certified by another organization. |
| budget. There are many things that have to be | | | | In addition, there is no reason these days for a |
| considered before buying an engagement ring for | | | | jeweler to sell an uncertified diamond. The next |
| your special someone. First of all, one should | | | | most important aspect to be kept in mind while |
| choose that ring which suits the style and persona | | | | buying engagement rings is your budget. You can |
| of your lover. It should have the capability of | | | | go for designer engagement rings, if you have a |
| adding charisma to her personality. You can also | | | | big budget. Then there is no limit. The sky is your |
| choose the engagement ring, depending upon the | | | | only limit. But if you have a defined budget, then |
| fact, whether she goes regularly to office or | | | | you have to think twice before buying the ring. |
| stays at home. If you don’t have any clue, | | | | You need to buy the best within your budget. |
| you can take the help of her friend or any family | | | | And don’t forget to avail all the discounts that |
| member. | | | | jewelers offer on various occasions. |
| The second most important thing which should be | | | | |