Engagement Rings

When you go shopping for you Engagement Ring, there are multiple things that you need to keep in mind. But the thing that probably tops the list is knowledge about the 4Cs of a diamond. These are cut, colour, carat and clarity. The cut of a diamond helps one to know how well it releases its light. There are different color grades when it comes to diamonds. A grade of D to Z reflects that the diamond lacks colour. Diamonds that have less colour are difficult to find. Carat weight obviously determines how big a diamond is. The clarity of a diamond is the absence of any blemishes and inclusions on the surface of the stone.

Once you have a clear idea of what the four aspects are, then you can determine which aspect is the most important one for you and choose an engagement ring accordingly. This will help you to zero in on the perfect diamond for your engagement ring.

You also need to decide on a shape for your engagement ring before you start shopping. It is important to t determine the cutting quality and the style. The most popular shape of a diamond is round. But there are other shapes that are also quite popular. These include heart-shaped diamonds, marquise, square, oval, pear and rectangle.

The style in which a diamond is cut determines the facets. The one cut that is widely popular in case of round diamond is the one where there are 57/58 facets. It is the standard brilliant cutting style. Then there’s the emerald cut, which is like a rectangular or square shape. One can also find a stone that has a radiant cut. The quality of cut of the diamond is the way in which you can find out how well it passes light.