Buying an Engagement Ring- Diamond Cut Features

 Buying a diamond engagement ring is an important step for lovers. It is important not to stumble.

This diamond jewelry is a symbol of feelings, a woman wears it throughout her family life. Most grooms choose a ring in a classic style - not subject to the whims of fashion, in harmony with other jewelry with wholesale diamonds.

Perhaps the most famous classic model is Tiffany&Co. Six krapans (paws) securely hold a round diamond of the size chosen by the buyer, and a thin, elegant frame, usually made of platinum, reveals the beauty of the stone. Most buyers prefer a classic round-cut diamond with 57 facets, with unsurpassed brilliance and play. These rings are worn by Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson.

Also popular are the oval cut diamonds (Salma Hayek) and the pear cut diamonds (Charlene, wife of Prince albert II of Monaco). A heart-shaped romantic diamond ring is worn by Rachelle Wiseman. Like celebrities and diamonds are step-cut emerald ("emerald") and "Asher". Such exquisite stones were preferred by Eva Longoria, Kim Kardashian, Beyonce Knowles, Jessica Alba, Victoria Beckham. An emerald-cut diamond ring weighing 33.19 carats was given to Elizabeth Taylor by Richard Burton in 1968.

There is no consensus about the accepted price of an engagement ring. American brides usually receive diamonds weighing about 0.5 carats. The cost of a diamond determines the final price of the ring. Many people prefer to choose a suitable diamond, and then order a frame for it. As a rule, the frame is made of white metal-platinum or white gold: it better sets off the cold Shine of the stone.

The choice of a diamond depends on the taste and capabilities of the buyer. Wealthy grooms prefer diamonds of the highest color categories on the Gia — D, E and f scale. These diamonds are considered colorless. G, H and I diamonds are considered almost colorless. It is difficult even for a specialist to notice their light yellowish hue — especially for category g stones. In the setting, they all look colorless, but cost significantly less than diamonds D, E and F. Some people like the soft shade of color I.

As for the purity, the FL and IF diamonds are absolutely pure. It is difficult even for a specialist to notice inclusions in stones of the VVS1 and VVS2 categories with a magnifying glass. These categories are premium. A good choice is also the VS1 and VS2 purity diamonds — they are cheaper than the previous categories, but inclusions in them can only be detected at high magnification. You can't see them with the naked eye. SI1 purity wholesale diamonds can be a good compromise in terms of price and quality, but you need to consult a specialist. It is desirable that a diamond weighing from 0.5 carats be accompanied by a certificate from a well-known laboratory, such as the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Tiffany&Co has its own laboratory and can issue certificates independently. The quality of the diamond cut is very important. The best properties of round diamonds with a cut rating of "excellent" (Excellent).

There is no saving on an engagement ring, but there is one important feature. There are so-called "magic numbers" of stone weights-0.5 carats, 1 carats, 2 carats. At these values, the cost of diamonds increases sharply. For example, a diamond weighing 1.00 carats of color D and purity IF is more than one and a half times more expensive than a similar stone weighing 0.99 carats, despite the fact that visually the difference in size is completely invisible. It is difficult to find such a stone, but a diamond in the range of 0.90-0.99 carats is a bargain.

In recent years, engagement rings with colored diamonds have become popular. And if the cost of rare pink and blue diamonds sometimes reaches sky-high heights, then fancy yellow diamonds still cost quite reasonable money. A beautiful ring with a bright yellow diamond was received from the groom Heidi Klum.