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