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