Here some types of diamond engagement ring;
Diamond Engagement Rings with a Solitaire
If you are after a classic diamond engagement ring, look no further than the solitaire. Always one of the most popular choices, the solitaire really showcases the selected diamond engagement ring. The solitaire diamond engagement ring is basically one diamond held in a prong setting that typically has 4-8 claws. Prongs are often made of platinum, a very strong and beautiful metal. The claws hold the diamond safely in place, and allow light to penetrate from all sides. The use of platinum as the material for the claws enables them to be made extremely thin, leaving more of the diamond visible.
Diamonds Engagement Rings with Three Diamonds
Engagement rings incorporating three diamonds are also known as past, present and future rings, symbolizing the time-transcending power of love. These types of engagement ring typically incorporate a center-piece diamond, with two smaller , or other stones, on either side. The three-diamond engagement ring works well with different diamond shapes, and can be given either a classic or contemporary design.
Diamond Engagement Rings with Side Stones
Side stones are typically incorporated into diamond engagement ring using a channel setting, which protects the diamonds while leaving a smooth edge. It’s a great option for women with active lifestyles. Engagement rings with side stones go great as a pair of rings, one incorporating a solitaire. The side stone also emphasize the solitaire. There is something about engagement rings with side stones that just symbolizes timeless elegance.
Antique Diamond Engagement Rings
Engagement rings with designs inspired by different historic periods are quite popular at the moment. A great example are the Victorian style antique engagement rings, which were popular as the great diamond mines of South Africa were opened and diamonds became more readily available. Victorian inspired antique diamond engagement rings often combine diamonds with other precious stones. Other antique styles include Art Deco and Edwardian engagement rings.
Diamond Engagement Ring Sets
A set of diamond rings, particularly a wedding and engagement ring set, are the ultimate gift to you loved one. The combinations of rings are limited only by your imagination. It can be contemporary, or be fashioned in the style of one of the antique designs, such as Victorian or Edwardian. Excellent engagement ring set combinations include solitaire and side stone set rings, and a criss-cross engagement and wedding Engagement ring sets can either be worn together or separately, and this adds to their versatility.
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Diamond Scams
When it comes to diamonds, there are numerous scams to avoid. Most scams are minor, but there are some major ones that come up from time to time concerning the buying and selling of diamonds. Scams occur simply because most people who buy diamonds – for whatever reasons – don’t know that much about diamonds. Therefore, they are easily fooled.
A common scam that most jewelry stores participate in is the Carat Total Weight scam.
The tag on the piece of jewelry, usually a ring, only states the total carat weight of all diamonds in the piece, instead of listing the total weights separately for each diamond.
This leads consumers to believe that the main diamond in the piece is actually bigger than it is. Ask what the total carat weight of the center stone is. Also beware of fractions. Jewelry stores are allowed to round off diamond weights. This means that if the jeweler tells you that it is a ¾ carat diamond, it is probably between ½ and ¾ carat – but closer to ¾.
Jewelry stores often run ‘fluorescence’ scams to varying degrees. Referring to a diamond as a blue-white diamond is such a scam. A blue-white diamond sounds very unique and special, but in fact, this type of diamond is of lesser quality – even though the jeweler will try to make you think you are getting something special. Jewelry stores also like to show their diamonds in bright lights. Lights make diamonds shine. Ask to see the diamond in a different, darker type of lighting as well.
Some truly unscrupulous jewelers target those who want appraisals on diamonds that were given to them as gifts or that were purchased elsewhere. They will try to tell you that the diamond is worthless, or worth less than it actually is worth – and offer to take it off your hands or trade it for a much better diamond, along with the cash to make up the difference. This is called low balling. Get a second, third, and even a forth opinion before taking any action.
Another common dirty trick is to switch the diamond you have chosen and paid for with one of lesser quality and value when you leave it to be set in a piece of jewelry, or leave a diamond ring to be sized. The only way to avoid this is to do business with one trustworthy jeweler. Avoid jewelers that you have not done business with in the past.
There are many more scams that jewelry stores commonly pull on unsuspecting consumers. Just use your best judgment, and purchase your diamonds with the utmost care and consideration.
A common scam that most jewelry stores participate in is the Carat Total Weight scam.
The tag on the piece of jewelry, usually a ring, only states the total carat weight of all diamonds in the piece, instead of listing the total weights separately for each diamond.
This leads consumers to believe that the main diamond in the piece is actually bigger than it is. Ask what the total carat weight of the center stone is. Also beware of fractions. Jewelry stores are allowed to round off diamond weights. This means that if the jeweler tells you that it is a ¾ carat diamond, it is probably between ½ and ¾ carat – but closer to ¾.
Jewelry stores often run ‘fluorescence’ scams to varying degrees. Referring to a diamond as a blue-white diamond is such a scam. A blue-white diamond sounds very unique and special, but in fact, this type of diamond is of lesser quality – even though the jeweler will try to make you think you are getting something special. Jewelry stores also like to show their diamonds in bright lights. Lights make diamonds shine. Ask to see the diamond in a different, darker type of lighting as well.
Some truly unscrupulous jewelers target those who want appraisals on diamonds that were given to them as gifts or that were purchased elsewhere. They will try to tell you that the diamond is worthless, or worth less than it actually is worth – and offer to take it off your hands or trade it for a much better diamond, along with the cash to make up the difference. This is called low balling. Get a second, third, and even a forth opinion before taking any action.
Another common dirty trick is to switch the diamond you have chosen and paid for with one of lesser quality and value when you leave it to be set in a piece of jewelry, or leave a diamond ring to be sized. The only way to avoid this is to do business with one trustworthy jeweler. Avoid jewelers that you have not done business with in the past.
There are many more scams that jewelry stores commonly pull on unsuspecting consumers. Just use your best judgment, and purchase your diamonds with the utmost care and consideration.
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