Engagement rings gallery

We will talk specifically here about diamond engagement rings. The largest proportion of your money is basically spent on the diamond itself, so getting this right is very important. Think about the colour and the clarity of the diamond. Diamonds are graded into colours starting with D Colour which is as white as you can get. From here, as we descend the alphabet the whiteness takes on a subtle tint of yellow as we move past J Colour and this grows stronger as we continue. Diamonds that are H to I in colour or above are all generally considered white. If you want a diamond that is free of marks, then it is advisable to choose a stone above SI2 in clarity. Any marks will be difficult to see with the naked eye. Above SI grade, then marks are visible really with a loupe, the hand lens used by jewellers.

Most engagement rings with larger diamonds of a high colour and clarity come with diamond certificates which offers reassurance to shoppers. Basically a diamond that has been looked at in Gemmological Laboratory is provided with a certificate detailing all of the characteristics including the dimensions of the stone. These certificates are normally from specific internationally recognised laboratories, such as the Gemmological Institute of America (GIA), International Gemmological Institute (IGI), the American Gemmological Society (AGS) and the European Gemmological Laboratory (EGL).
A whole range of fancy shaped modern engagement rings are available, including the princess cut, emerald cut, marquise cut, heart shape, pear shape and oval cut. It is a matter of preference which diamond to choose. In terms of cost, many fancy shapes are less expensive than round brilliant cut diamonds. Two diamonds of the same colour, clarity and weight can often vary in price because of other characteristics. One of these is the cut. A well cut diamond, nicely proportioned will cost more than a poorly cut diamond and will handle the light differently producing more fire.
Engagement rings are available in many metals. It is always advisable to go for 18ct Gold or Platinum. The hard wearing nature of these metals means they will last a lifetime. Platinum engagement rings are by far the most durable in terms of metal. Add a diamond and you have the most hard wearing of engagement rings possible. Platinum is a very rare, and a very pure metal and is more expensive than 18ct White Gold. 18ct White Gold on the other hand, is much more affordable and provides an affordable long lasting and durable metal in which to set the diamond.

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