| So you're looking for a diamond engagement ring. | | | | what your lady loves. While gold and silver are |
| You've decided to pop the big question and spend | | | | both elegant options for an engagement ring, |
| the rest of your life with the one you love. | | | | more and more brides are turning to platinum. |
| There's only one problem - you don't know how | | | | The white tones of platinum perfectly |
| to buy a ring she will love. Read on for simple | | | | complement the purity of the diamond, creating a |
| advice that will help you to pick the right ring. | | | | ring that sparkles. |
| The 4 Cs of diamonds | | | | I'm surprising her with a diamond engagement ring |
| The shape and size of the diamond you choose | | | | - how do l get it right? |
| for her ring are a matter of personal taste. But to | | | | It's becoming more common for couples to go |
| make sure you are getting a quality jewel in your | | | | ring shopping together. But if you want to surprise |
| ring you need to check the 4 Cs. These are | | | | her, you'll have to do your research. Look at the |
| clarity, cut, carat and colour. | | | | jewellery she already has - what styles does she |
| - Clarity. Diamonds contain natural flaws - the | | | | wear? |
| fewer flaws it has the higher the clarity will be. A | | | | You can also get clues to the styles she likes by |
| flawless diamond will truly sparkle. | | | | listening to what she says about other people's |
| - Cut. Diamonds reflect light like no other gem. | | | | diamond engagement rings. Look at what she |
| When cut in ideal proportions, a diamond will dazzle | | | | admires when she looks through magazines. |
| with its beauty. | | | | Believe me, most girls will drop hints about their |
| - Carat. The size of a diamond is expressed in | | | | dream ring! |
| carat weight. But bigger doesn't mean better - | | | | If you're really lost, ask her best friend, sister or |
| high quality diamonds come in all sizes | | | | mother for help when buying the ring. You need |
| - Colour. The best colour for a diamond is usually | | | | someone who understands her taste in jewellery |
| no colour at all. However diamonds can be found | | | | - and who can keep a secret. They should help |
| in strong pure colours such as pink and blue. | | | | you to pick the perfect diamond engagement ring |
| Silver, gold or platinum for the engagement ring? | | | | for her. |
| The type of metal you should choose depends on | | | | |