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There
are few things in life more intimidating (if you're a guy) or more exciting
(if you're a girl) than shopping for an engagement ring!
Think of this site as your engagement ring buying guide--with honest, straightforward advice. We've compiled all the information you need to make an informed decision, from the technical (the four C's) to the fun (the design, and the proposal!). Learn about color, cut and clarity, the different jewelry metals, and other nuts-and-bolts details. Then browse through our style section to see what kind of design strikes your fancy. We've even provided some creative ideas for when you're finally ready to pop the question! The Diamond The
first C that most people think about is carat. You may already have
a good idea of what size diamond you would like, or can afford. Make
sure you know all the basics by reviewing the Next
let's talk about clarity. This is basically a measure of how many
natural "inclusions" are in the diamond, and how easy (or
difficult) they are to see. Learn more in the Another
characteristic of concern is color. Most diamonds range from colorless
to a slight tint of yellow. We explain the diamond color scale, and
give you tips on how to get a white diamond at a good price, in the Finally,
we will take a look at cut. Choosing a diamond shape is an important
part of the buying process. We cover this, and also provide information
on cut quality, in the Antique
diamond cuts have become quite popular in the last few years. Those
interested in older engagement rings, which usually contain Old Mine,
cushion, Asscher and Old European cuts, will enjoy our Learn
more about the beautiful Asscher cut diamond in our Read
all about the Princess cut diamond in our Information
about the new diamond cut introduced by the venerable Tiffany &
Co. can be found in our article on the The Ring Let's
get a little more technical stuff out of the way before we look at
designs. To make sure you understand the characteristics of yellow
gold, white gold, platinum, etc., take a quick look at the Now
for the fun part... Selecting the design of your engagement ring allows
your personality to shine through! From simple and modern, to elaborate
and romantic, we give you an overview of ring designs in our Wondering
what kind of engagement rings the rich and famous have chosen? Get
some star-studded ideas in Learn
a little more about the tradition behind the engagement ring, and
how it evolved over time, in If
you love the lace-like detail of filigree engagement rings, you'll
want to read about We
have another special bonus for those interested in vintage engagement
rings. Browse through styles from the mid-1800s through the 1950s
in our The Proposal Need
some help creating the perfect proposal? Check out some traditional,
and creative, ideas in our Do
you prefer to pop the question in a more grandiose style? If you have
a penchant for public display, you'll love our Extras If
you're shopping on a tight budget, you can still buy a beautiful ring.
We give you dollar-stretching tips in Engagement
rings are worn everyday, and experience more wear-and-tear than most
of your jewelry. Learn how to clean, maintain and keep yours looking
its best in
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