Pause for a second and think about the jewelry industry, with a special emphasis on diamond rings and bridal jewelry. Is this area a mystery to you? How much knowledge do you have about the innumerable styles and fashions that are popular in today’s world? Beyond that, even the different financial factors that shape the expense of one diamond versus another? If you don’t have a clue, then fair warning: time for you to develop a mastery!
The simplest attribute possessed by a particular engagement setting is the quantity, and size, of diamonds that it exhibits. Every girl wants a nice-sized “rock” – or, more accurately, a diamond with a large carat-weight – on her finger, but once you start inspecting the different styles of rings, you’ll find that some of the most beautiful designs are those that complement the center diamond with additional, smaller stones or pave set diamonds running along the shank (or band) of the ring. With rings such as these, settings often complement the appearance of the center stone against sidestones of a completely different cut. You might see a round center stone set at a higher plane than a row of princess sidestones. In the industry, these specimens are called 3 stone engagement ring, and you may find them with all three stones set at the same level, or with an elevated middle diamond. The diamonds may resemble each other in geometry (such as in a style similar to anniversary rings) or have the middle one set above the rest.
Round diamonds are a simple cut that has existed for eons, with many different methods of shaping the face of the stone. However, to get a more unique engagement ring style, you might consider choosing a setting with a princess cut diamond shape. Princess stones show off a more emphatic appearance than the round shape. Segments of a princess cut stone are more elongated extending from the center radially out to each edge. When set in a ring, princess engagement rings resemble something close to to asscher cut engagement rings, with the exception of having pointed, instead of beveled, corners. Look through lots of representatives of these diamonds to develop an idea of which is most preferable to your eye. After all, diamonds, like snowflakes, are individually unique, and you owe it to yourself to inspect lots of samples cut in your choice of shape to gain a good understanding of how the shape is generally to be found.
Even though the center of attention of an engagement setting is usually focused around the center diamond, more options are becoming available that show a variety of stones in arrangements that are designed to be seen as a collection of gemstones. These three-stone and five-stone rings frequently appear less ostentatious, even though they remain visually appealing and are made out of high-quality materials.
Be careful about stores hawking over-priced diamonds. If you suspect that your jewelry outlet is trying to take advantage of you, consult with a diamond specialist to receive a third-part review of the value of your stone before spending your money. The diamond industry is carefully manipulated at the hands of a few large international distributors, so consumer-facing costs worldwide at reputable dealers are generally very consistent at any given time.