| One of the most important decisions you will ever | | | | which stone you are going to get. It is generally |
| make besides choosing a partner is selecting the | | | | best to choose a diamond rather than any other |
| diamond jewelry for an engagement ring. The | | | | stone since this is the tradition for engagement |
| engagement ring that you select for your loved | | | | rings. However, if you absolutely know your |
| one is going to be something that marks one of | | | | potential marriage partner doesn't like diamonds or |
| the biggest occasions in both your life and hers so | | | | prefers another stone then you may want to |
| you will want to make sure it is perfect. | | | | consider other fine jewelry besides a diamond |
| Having as much information as possible is one of | | | | engagement ring. |
| the best ways to prepare when selecting the | | | | When it comes to diamonds there are four things |
| perfect engagement ring. You should know | | | | you need to be aware of when selecting a stone. |
| diamond information, like the 4c's, before you | | | | The first is clarity which has a great deal to do |
| begin shopping. Also, just as important is to make | | | | with the price of the jewelry. Clarity refers to |
| sure you get her the ring that she wants, you | | | | how easily you can recognize any imperfections |
| can either ask her directly or if it is a surprise her | | | | the diamond may have. Less flaws in the diamond |
| friends might be able to help you. You should | | | | mean it will reflect light better, making diamond |
| make sure you know about diamond cuts in | | | | jewelry sparkle more. |
| addition to proper care for diamonds so that you | | | | Next you should consider color. This can be |
| will be able to make an informed decision when | | | | anything from clear or colorless to faint yellow. A |
| shopping. | | | | diamond is more expensive if you are going for a |
| The first important step in choosing an | | | | colorless one. While there are colored diamonds |
| engagement ring is to decide what your budget is | | | | available it is best to stick with the traditional |
| going to be. Having a budget will help you narrow | | | | colorless diamonds unless your potential marriage |
| down your selection to something that you can | | | | partner specifically likes another color. |
| afford, it also tends to make the process less | | | | The third thing to consider is cut which is the |
| scary because you will enter the store prepared | | | | shape of the diamond jewelry. The cut is just as |
| to spend your budget and not more. Don't feel | | | | important as the clarity and color of a diamond |
| like you have to pay a high price for engagement | | | | and you should ask to see a variety of options in |
| rings, rather pay for what you find to be the | | | | order to decide which is the best option for your |
| perfect choice. Once you do find your perfect ring | | | | setting. |
| don't just pay the sticker price. Always try to | | | | The final thing to consider is the carat. This is the |
| negotiate for a better price since you may | | | | weight of the diamond and as a result the size. |
| actually be able to save some money. The worst | | | | Each diamond is given points so that a hundred |
| that can happen is the jewelry stores won't go | | | | points equals one carat. On average the higher |
| lower in price and you will just have to pay the | | | | the carat you are choosing the more expensive |
| listed price. | | | | the jewelry is going to be. |
| The next step you will need to do is consider | | | | |