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Newbie Guide To Buying A Diamond Ring

By: Nick Messe

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Whether your diamond ring is an engagement ring, anniversary ring, or simply a gesture of love and thanks, choosing a diamond that suits your needs and remains in your budget can be a difficult task. While diamonds are undeniably beautiful stones to be admired and cherished, not all diamonds are created equal. Before even beginning to examine styles and cuts, it is important to determine which clarity and color you or you loved one desires. Next you can choose a carat that is affordable without sacrificing the anticipated beauty.

When shopping for the perfect piece of jewelry it is important to verify its clarity. Diamond clarity is determined by a trained gemologist who measures the internal flaws and impurities on a scale from flawless to included. While a flawless will have absolutely no impurities, an included diamond will have black specks, cracks, and a cloudy appearance. Even though a flawless diamond sounds ideal, keep in mind that small inclusions will not mar the beauty of the stone or restrict the durability of the jewelry.

Diamonds are also graded a color scale that ranges from colorless to light yellow. Colorless diamonds are the highest grade, but are also very hard to come by. Thankfully, diamonds that are categorized as nearly colorless can appear completely colorless when mounted in a ring or pendent. Diamonds that are light yellow will suit smaller pieces, but will distract from the intended beauty if it is a larger stone.

After deciding what clarity and color is ideal for one's specific needs you must determine what carat and size of diamond will accommodate your budget. Because smaller diamonds are mined much more frequently than larger ones, the price rises exponentially with increased carat weight. For example, a two carat ring will cost more than twice as much as a one carat ring. However, the two carat may not appear twice as large as the one carat depending on the cut and mounting.

There are many other aspects to keep in mind if you are making this decision on your own. If the engagement ring will be worn continuously, it is especially important to examine the lifestyle of the lucky recipient. For example, if she is very active or does not wear jewelry regularly, she may continuously bump or nick her diamond. In this case, a smaller diamond would preserve the ring and reduce her stress.

Another good rule of thumb is the smaller the person's hand, the larger the diamond will appear. This can be wonderful for a petite woman who hopes for a large diamond. A small diamond will be more showy on her hand. Similarly, if you do not want an anniversary ring to overshadow the person's wedding ring, opt for a smaller stone.

The final piece of your Chicago diamond ring is the shape and setting of the ring. A popular setting is that with three separate diamonds that represent the past, present, and future of the couple. Some rings have diamonds that wrap around the entire top. Others have a single stone with a solid band, or have a vine-like setting with embedded diamond buds.

The most popular shape for a diamond is round, but other shapes such as hearts, marquise, and princess are increasing in popularity. All these options are simply a matter of taste and do not effect the quality of the individual ring. Do a little detective work before making your final purchase. Make sure the diamond ring you present to your loved one is everything she's ever wanted and more.

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Nick Messe is president of Lead Frog LLC. When searching for the perfect Chicago engagement ring or any other piece of diamond jewelry be sure to check out Albert's Diamond Jewelers - engagement rings, wedding rings, anniversary rings, diamond jewelry for all occasions.

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