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Choosing engagement rings
Surrey Diamonds at Objects d'Art - Providing you with bespoke certificated diamond engagement rings at competitive prices with superior service. Where did the idea of exchanging marriage rings come from? It originated from the Ancient Eygptians who believed that the fourth finger had a vein that led straight to the heart, and therefore this finger became the finger to place the wedding band. The Romans also agreed with the Egyptians, but rather than the band symbolising love, became a statement of ownership by the Roman men claiming their women with the ring. In centuries past the Europeans became taken with the idea of a ring symbolising love and a promise, often referred to as The Poesy Ring which later became an engagement ring. The wedding and engagement rings are very sentimental pieces of jewellery for a bride and something that you should chose carefully and with some thought. Some men are very brave and buy an engagement ring without his fiancee present - most usually shop together for the engagement after the proposal. Platinum A lot of couples favour platinum over gold - it is a heavy, very hard wearing white metal which is in an almost pure form. It does not tarnish and does not easily bend out of shape. It is really suitable for anybody who has a metal allergy, however it is usually twice as expensive as gold. Gold Measured in carats from 9ct, 18ct and 24ct. The higher the carat the purer the gold, but this does make the gold softer and liable to scratching and bending out of shape. An everyday ring should be of no more than 18ct to make it harder wearing. White gold is made from White gold alloys with nickel or palladium, that usually wear off after a while
Diamonds Diamonds are still the bride's choice for engagement rings, solitaire or multiple diamonds used in a setting. Before deciding on your setting take a look at your lifestyle. If you work in a role where you use your hands a lot a high setting may mean that you catch the diamond causing it to loosen in the setting. Size does not always mean the best when it comes to diamonds, the quality being in the Four Cs as they are commonly known. Cut The cut of the diamond determines how much sparkle it has, and reflects the light. There are different 8 cuts to choose, but the most common is the round or brilliant cut.  Colour Diamonds are graded on a scale ranging from D to Z. Rare diamonds are rated D, and D E,F are colourless. G to J are near colourless and the others down the scale are from faint yellow to light yellow and are less valuable. Clarity Diamonds have inclusions which affect the flow of light through them, obviously the fewer the inclusions the better. No major inclusions would look bright and unclouded. The inclusions are rated from Imperfect (visible to the eye) to Flawless. Carat This is the diamond's weight. On its own it wouldn't affect the value if it was heavier than the next diamond, because you have to take the other 3 Cs into account to determine a diamond's true value. Settings As the average engagement ring traditionally costs a month's salary of the Groom, it is really important to choose a safe setting. Opt for a setting with a suitable amount of claws for the size of the stone. You should receive an insurance valuation with your engagement so don't forget to add it to your household insurance. |
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