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It is beneficial to have some background knowledge about diamonds before shopping for engagement rings. The are many options to choose from, making it a bit intimidating to walk into a jewelry store. Read on to find out the basics of what makes a good diamond.

When deciding on a ring, pick a nice setting but learn about the stone. The four Cs are what determine the quality of a diamond. These are cut, color, carat, and clarity.

Cut refers to the shape of the stone, and for a lot of people this is the starting point. Most women have a cut that they prefer. Learn the names of the cuts and their corresponding shapes, then learn what she likes best. Brilliant (Round) is currently the most popular with Princess (Square) being a close second. Other popular cuts include Marquis (Pointed Oval), Oval, Pear, and Emerald.

Color is how clear the diamond is. It is graded on a D through V scale, with D being colorless and V being light yellow. In between are a range of nearly colorless to very light yellow. D, E, and F stones are the most valuable, but the color is only one contributor to the total worth of the diamond.

A large diamond is eye-catching, and many people talk about carats in terms of size. However, it is actually a unit of weight where one carat equals 200 milligrams. Generally speaking, a higher carat weight means a more expensive stone.

Like color, clarity is a graded scale and is also a large determiner of the worth of a diamond. Clarity rates a stone on the amount and type of inclusions it has. Inclusions are flaws like internal cracks and bubbles or contamination with other minerals. F-flawless is the highest rating and these stones are the most valuable. The scale then goes to internally flawless, very very small inclusions, very small inclusions, small inclusions, and finally imperfect.

Once a quality stone has been found, the setting should then be considered. It is almost as important as the stone because the setting can enhance the natural beauty of the diamond or take away from it. Consider the precious metal that the ring is made from. Golds are traditional, but many people are choosing platinum these days for its beauty, value, and strength. Titanium is another trendy choice. Regardless of metal, jewelers tend to set stones to best flatter their cut, however a custom setting can be designed to suit certain tastes.

Most rings are set with prongs to let as much light filter through the stone as possible. There are many other styles though, and it ultimately is a matter of preference. Bezel sets are popular. The stone is set deep into a mounting then the edges of the mounting are pressed down over the edges of the stone and burnished. Bezels have been used for centuries and work well with most cuts. Other options to consider are bar sets, channel sets, or tension sets.

A combination of the setting and the quality of diamond determine the price of Engagement Rings. Color can be sacrificed for clarity, or a higher quality but smaller carat can be chosen to make a ring more affordable. The setting material and style further affects price. Regardless of style, an engagement ring should be viewed as an investment in the future.

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