| There is much to consider when purchasinga | | | | colorssuch as blue, pink, yellow, etc. D |
| diamond - especially diamondengagement rings! | | | | color will bethe highest quality, the |
| The tradition ofpresenting a woman with a | | | | clearest,and highest priced |
| diamondengagement ring when proposing began | | | | |
| in | | | | Quality decreases as you move down this |
| | | | alphabet scaleuntil you get to the fancy |
| 1477 when Archduke Maximilian presenteda | | | | colors in which the pricerises again.The |
| diamond ring to Mary of Burgundy - andin most | | | | color of the diamond changes fromcolorless to |
| cases, the woman you plan topropose to will | | | | yellow to brownish as you get to Z. |
| expect a ring to accompanythat proposal! | | | | |
| | | | You generally want to get a color somewhere |
| First,do a little detective work to find | | | | between Fand I or colorless to near colorless |
| outwhat your fiance would like to have. | | | | to stay in abetter price and quality |
| Afterall, she will be wearing it for a very | | | | range.Fancy colors are nottraditional for |
| longtime. So you can subtly get her opinion | | | | engagement rings but again it's amatter of |
| onthe subject by suggesting that a friend | | | | preference. |
| isseeking your help in picking out a ring | | | | |
| forhis fiance and ask your fiance's opinion. | | | | Clarity ranges from Perfect to imperfect. |
| | | | Perfectdiamond have no flaws and are the most |
| She will most likely describe to you | | | | expensiveand least available. Imperfect |
| exactlywhat she would like. You could also | | | | diamonds have eyevisable flaws such as black |
| enlist herfriend, sister, mother, etc, to go | | | | carbon spots, cloudiness,and crystal like |
| shoppingwith her and see what she tries on at | | | | imperfections. The in-betweens are VVS1, |
| thejewelry store. Or the friend could start | | | | |
| upa conversation about engagement rings | | | | VVS2, VS1, VS2, SI1, SI2,and SI3. You will |
| andwhat's popular and what you fiance's | | | | most practicallyand affordably want to stay |
| opinionis on the subject. | | | | in-between in the SI range. Thediamonds in |
| | | | this range are eye clean and attractive. |
| Next, determine how much ring you canafford. | | | | |
| Most people use the two or threemonths salary | | | | Carat weight and cut are a matter of personal |
| rule. This means that the ring shouldcost the | | | | preference. |
| equivalent of two months of yourcurrent | | | | |
| salary. Because you have other billsto pay, | | | | The higher the carat weight, the bigger the |
| saving up this amount of money maytake quite | | | | diamond. |
| a bit of time. You should considerfinancing. | | | | |
| Simply go to the jeweler of yourchoice and | | | | And as far as cut,which is the shape of the |
| tell them that you plan to buy anengagement | | | | diamond,there is a variety of shapes |
| ring, and that financing will benecessary. Go | | | | available which can be viewedon the education |
| ahead and get the creditcheck out of the way, | | | | page of this website. Princess cut orsquare |
| find out what yourpayments will be, and how | | | | cut is the most popular diamond shape these |
| much of a downpayment is required. Make sure | | | | days. |
| that the jewelrystore you buy the ring from | | | | |
| will allow you toreturn the ring, if that is | | | | The different metals you have to choose from |
| required, or allowyour girlfriend to exchange | | | | for thesetting and the band of the ring are |
| it for another ifshe isn't happy with it! | | | | white gold, yellowgold and platinum. Platinum |
| | | | is the rarest and most expensiveof the |
| You will want to take into consideration how | | | | precious metals. Some ladies prefer white |
| yourfiance feels about jewelry. If she's | | | | gold,some prefer platinum and so on. White |
| really intojewelry, you will want to get her | | | | gold is in highestdemand over yellow gold as |
| as much ring asyou possible can.Say she's not | | | | of recent. Platinum is, ofcourse, the most |
| into wearing jewelryso much.You could get her | | | | sought after due to it's rarity but itis not |
| a less expensive ring witha lower profile | | | | the most affordable due to recent price rises |
| (not so raised off the finger andnot so | | | | inthe platinum market. |
| flashy) and she will be very pleased. | | | | |
| | | | There is also the matter of which |
| Just take notice on how much and what type | | | | style...solitaire,solitaire with side |
| jewelryshe wears and what her opinions are on | | | | diamonds, cluster, 3 stone rings andso on. 3 |
| the subjectand use your best judgement. | | | | Stone Diamond Engagement Rings are |
| | | | extremelypopular. There is a variety of this |
| Quality is very important. There is a great | | | | type ring in variouscarat weights, yellow or |
| rangeof color, clarity, carat weights and | | | | white gold, platinum and differentcuts |
| cuts. All theseaspects of diamond engagement | | | | (shapes) available to choose from here at |
| ring buying can bevery confusing and | | | | |
| intimidating if you don't knowmuch about it. | | | | Ashley Henning Fine Jewelry. Feel free to |
| Perfect diamonds are very, very rare,extemely | | | | browse around. |
| expensive and difficult to find. Poorquality | | | | |
| diamonds are a lot cheaper and more commonbut | | | | If you have any questions or you are looking |
| the sparkle and beauty of them is | | | | for somethingwe don't have listed, please |
| obviouslydiminished. | | | | contact us and we will find itfor you. We |
| | | | will be happy to help you with such an |
| Color ranges from D-Z and then the fancy | | | | importantpurchase. |