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How to choose a diamond ring

ACCESSORISE ME / Jul 03, 2022
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When you think of diamonds Beautiful and Glittering are the two words that comes to our mind. Rings studded with these precious stones make for great gifts. Whether you are gifting it to a loved one, buying one for your engagement, or just  treating yourself  ,there is no comparison to diamonds.

That’s why when choosing a diamond ring , Pick carefully as you choose your life partner. Here is a quick guideline for buying diamond rings.

Choose the setting

Check out the different types of settings used in a diamond ring such as Prong, Bezel, Channel, Pave, illusion.

Prong setting

Prong is a classic setting style ,This type of setting reduces the metal usage, it allows more light to pass through the diamond or gemstone.

Bezel Setting

This setting holds the diamond tightly using a thin metal .This setting gives us the illusion of larger diamonds ,This setting is suitable for active lifestyle and prevents diamond snagging

Channel setting

In this setting Diamonds are placed in between vertical walls. Metals hold the diamond side by side and no metals are in between them

Pave setting

This is a Magnificent setting type, tiny Diamonds are placed very together .This makes the ring glow due to the diamonds encrusted in the ring

Illusion Setting

 This setting is more decorative , it creates a illusion  of bigger stone This is setting requires skill and intricacy from the jeweller to create the perfect piece.

Pick a metal for the band

One of the important component to choose while getting a ring is metal for the band.

There are different factors based on that You can choose the metal

Colour of the metal

Based on the durability of the metal

Based on the Budget

Skin tone of the person who is going to wear

Types of metal for the gold

Rose gold

Rose gold is Unique and durable than white gold, which gets it warm pink hue by merging yellow gold with a copper alloy. And it does not need rhodium plating like white gold. Rose Gold is more affordable than white  and yellow gold.

 One of the most romantic metals is rose gold. Many couples find themselves drawn to the pinkish-red colour. The rose gold colour complements all skin tones.

Rose gold now holds a place in jewellery for by both men and women. Rose gold offers a wonderful touch to vintage settings. This gold reinforces the old-time romantic look.

Due to the malleability of rose gold, it can be formed into more intricate shapes and designs than other metals. You can find many rings, necklaces, and bracelets formed into beautiful and unique patterns.

If you like the movement found in flowing, twisting, and knotted shapes, this metal can bring your vision to life. No more boring, trite jewellery.

White gold

White gold has hard element called rhodium ,which costs four times than platinum. However In the end, Rhodium will wear away and the ring get back to its original yellow gold color,which Requires a quick trip to your jeweler to re-plate the gold.

Platinum

Platinum is the precious metal for the Ring. But, platinum is much rarer than gold, so it’s a more expensive metal for rings.If you like the color of platinum, Instead of platinum, you can opt for gold instead, which is less expensive.

Yellow Gold

Yellow gold is exceptionally versatile metal and the most alternative option for the platinum .Yellow gold is classy and modern which is the most common gold used for the rings. Though it is old, it gained popularity  in the recent times.

Yellow gold can complement any stone from sapphire to diamond, so if you have a unique stone color or are looking for a simple and elegant touch — yellow gold is the way to go!

Due to its warm glow, gold is the choice of many brides and grooms for engagement and wedding rings. Gold is a symbol of value, strength, and beauty. It is also an emblem of fidelity. Using yellow gold creates striking beauty in both modern and vintage style rings for a wedding. Gemstones of color, as well as diamonds, shine brightly in a setting of yellow gold.

Know about Different Diamond shapes

Shape of the diamond plays a crucial role in determining the price of the diamond. Generally Round shaped diamonds are more popular and pricey than fancy shaped diamonds due to its demand in market and soaring manufacturing costs.

Fancy shapes such as marquise, oval, and pear are elongated and tend to appear larger than a round diamond. The most popular fancy shapes being princess, cushion, and radiant .

Ask for Diamond Grading Report

Real diamonds are certified by gemmological institutes or grading laboratories. When buying diamonds make sure you gets the Certificate . Let it be the other way instead. Buy a diamond ring from jewellers only if they issue a certificate of authenticity.

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