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