| A favorite activity of everyone getting | | | | people choose for their wedding ring. It is |
| married is the incredible fun of going | | | | typically less expensive than platinum or |
| through a wedding ring selection process. But | | | | white gold. But if you do choose a yellow |
| there are so many things to consider - and | | | | gold wedding ring, be careful that you don't |
| sometimes it can turn into a nightmare. | | | | choose a higher quality just because you |
| | | | think it is better. As the quality of yellow |
| I've got to be honest here, everybody | | | | gold goes up, the softer the metal becomes. A |
| secretly wants a monster stone in the most | | | | wedding ring set in 24k gold will be less |
| beautiful setting possible. Do most women get | | | | resilient to scratches and more malleable |
| it? No, not really. A perfect, flawless 3K | | | | than a ring that is set in 14k gold. |
| diamond (or bigger) isn't realistic for most. | | | | |
| Getting married involves a lot more than a | | | | Platinum is by far the most expensive and |
| flash ring which is going to have to be paid | | | | most durable of the trio. White gold is a |
| for and, of course, the bigger it is, the | | | | good choice for a wedding ring setting if |
| longer it's going to take to pay for it. | | | | versatility is important to you. White gold |
| | | | tends to go with everything. |
| Like most young girls, you may have spent a | | | | |
| lot of time dreaming of the perfect diamond | | | | White diamonds are by far the most popular. |
| wedding ring. Hopefully, you and your fiance | | | | Did you know that you could buy a pink |
| decided to shop for rings together, or you | | | | diamond? Diamonds are available in other |
| have informed him of what you like. You will | | | | colors, but these are typically more |
| wear the wedding ring for a significant | | | | expensive. Second to the classic white |
| amount of time and it only makes sense that | | | | diamond is the yellow diamond. When shopping |
| it's something that you like. If your | | | | for your wedding ring you will actually find |
| knowledge of diamond wedding rings is limited | | | | more of these than any other color of |
| to size, it's a good idea that you obtain | | | | diamond. |
| more information before you make your wedding | | | | |
| ring selection. | | | | OK, now the big one - consider the cost. |
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| Consider some alternatives like "Loose or | | | | Your budget probably carries the most weight |
| Set". | | | | in your wedding ring selection. A wedding |
| | | | ring featuring a diamond can cost as little |
| When most people think of a diamond wedding | | | | as $100 and as much as $1,000,000. In |
| ring, they often think of a stone that is | | | | general, the amount of money you can expect |
| already set or mounted. You can actually buy | | | | to pay for a diamond wedding ring will vary |
| a diamond only and choose a setting later. | | | | according to the type of stone and the |
| Why would you do this? The cost. When you | | | | setting. The more carats (that is the bigger |
| shop for loose diamonds you will notice that | | | | the single diamond or the more smaller |
| diamonds are available in various sizes and | | | | diamonds there are in total) a wedding ring |
| shapes, including oval, round, and marquise. | | | | has the more it will cost. Diamonds set in |
| | | | platinum will cost you the most. You can, |
| Now let's say you are pretty much indifferent | | | | however, spend much less on a wedding ring |
| to the shape, but you might want to consider | | | | set in 14-carat gold. You can balance the |
| your hands. Certain styles complement certain | | | | cost by buying a wedding ring with a high |
| types of hands. A good guide is to match the | | | | number of carats and set in a less expensive |
| shape of the diamond to the hand. Do you have | | | | setting. |
| long, narrow fingers? Then an oval-shaped | | | | |
| diamond or similar elongated style diamond | | | | Ultimately, you have to carefully consider |
| for your wedding ring would probably work for | | | | your budget and your future. There is no |
| you. Round diamonds usually are considered a | | | | single answer that will suit everyone. Some |
| good choice for most hands. | | | | have the enviable pleasure of being able to |
| | | | buy whatever combination they most desire. |
| Now, what about the setting. | | | | For most of us, however, we need to begin our |
| | | | married life by using smart and careful |
| You really need to carefully consider the | | | | selection to make sure our diamond ring not |
| setting when shopping for a wedding ring. | | | | only suits and satisfies us, but also doesn't |
| Should you choose platinum or yellow or white | | | | stress our finances. |
| gold? Yellow gold is the setting that most | | | | |