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Why Many Couples are Going for Gemstone Engagement Rings

November 26th, 2009

In the traditional way of doing things, engagement rings were usually made of diamond. Indeed, in some circles, it came to be assumed that engagement rings had to be made from diamond.

In recent days, however, we have seen the emergence of a trend where more and more couples are opting for gemstone engagement rings, rather than the traditional diamond engagement rings. This begs the question as to why these couples are turning their heads on tradition, which seems to favor diamond engagement rings, and instead opting for the gemstone engagement rings.

Two main factors can be identified, as being behind this trend.

One is the fact that gemstone engagement rings offer more freedom in terms of colour – seeing that they come in so many different colours (and their various colours are in fact easily available). True, diamond engagement rings also came in quite a variety of colours too. But besides the clear or white colour, the others (like pink or black), tended to be rather hard to find: so that couples who cared more about aesthetics, as expressed in colour, and less about tradition, found the diamond engagement rings somewhat stifling. Thankfully, this ‘stifling’ is done away with in gemstone engagement rings.

Second is the fact that gemstone engagement rings, while considerably elegant, tend to be more affordable than diamond engagement rings. Thus, as the world goes through turbulent economic times, even diehard traditionalists, who would have preferred to go for diamond engagement rings are finding themselves unable to afford them. In most cases, where they find diamond engagement rings unaffordable to them, the gemstone engagement rings tend to be a reasonably good ‘fall back option.’ Indeed, many of these couples end up loving the gemstone engagement rings than even the diamond engagement rings they were so keen on initially.

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Engagement Rings Style Considerations

October 5th, 2009

Traditionally speaking, engagement rings are given by men to women they are about to marry, as a sign that they have ‘booked’ them and they are only waiting to tie the knot. As such, engagement rings have a lot of symbolism associated with them, and they are in the category of things that people shopping for don’t want to get wrong.

Now one of set of the most important factors than need to be taken into consideration when shopping for engagement rings is that of engagement rings style considerations, because experience has taught men shopping for engagement rings that women tend to be perfectionists when it comes to these kinds of things, and however good your choice of an engagement ring is in all other respects, you could still see it going unappreciated if it flops the test with regard to the engagement rings style considerations aspect.

Incidentally, the engagement rings considerations in question also tend to be the hardest to make sense of: because unlike other considerations like color and base materials (which tend to be obvious to the eye and the easy to state to vendors), the engagement rings style considerations tend to be much more nuanced.

Now the easiest way to get your engagement rings style considerations right is to go shopping for the ring with your loved one for whom you are buying the engagement ring. Unfortunately, circumstances often make this difficult or impossible, especially when it is taken into consideration the fact that most men love to present the engagement rings they purchase for their women ‘as a surprise’ and going shopping for the rings with the said women would naturally mess with that surprise factor.

When shopping for an engagement ring in the absence of the person for whom the ring is being bought, and when you are keen to ‘get it right the first time’ with regard to things like the engagement rings style considerations, one of the guides you might make use of is the ‘shape’ and ‘make’ hands/fingers of your loved one (if you can recall them). Of course, even if you can’t remember the precise make up of your loved one’s hand fingers, you can surely at least remember her general body shape (whether she is slender and tall, short and chubby) and so on. Generally, a person’s general body shape is usually a good guide as to the shape and make of their fingers: though it has to be mentioned that there are often exceptions to all this.

The actual engagement rings style considerations that are impacted upon by the shape and make of a person’s hand/fingers are things like the thickness of the ring of you ultimately come out with, and the size of the rock on the ring in case you ultimately opt for a diamond (or other rock-based) ring and the diameter of the ring, among other things. Common sense can guide you with regard to this aspects of engagement rings style considerations, really, because it doesn’t make sense to get a ring with too huge a rock if the person you are purchasing it for has very slender fingers and is averse to extreme flamboyance, because such a huge rock on such a slender ring is sure to ooze of flamboyance through and through. In a similar manner, going for a very thin ring for use by a person with very wide fingers could see your ring being unable to fit on the hands of the person for whom it is purchased, naturally leading to disappointment.

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Marquise engagement rings – Should you buy?

September 28th, 2009

Getting married is a major decision in your life.  This decision has a lot to do with the relationship you are going to share with your life partner.  Once you have decided on your life partner, the next step is to buy an engagement ring to solemnize your wedding. An engagement ring symbolizes and is a token of conveying your feelings about the journey you would like to take up with your partner.

A marquise diamond is oval in shape stretched outwards and has pointed ends. It has 56 facets and is referred as navette. The introduction of marquise designs started somewhere in the 18th century and France was the birth place of these diamonds.

Marquise engagement rings are preferred by many couples because of its sensibility and affordability. Marquise engagement rings are economical as compared to the oval cut and round diamond engagement rings. If you want to choose something different, then the marquise engagement ring is the ideal option. The elongated shape of the diamond can make the engagement ring bigger and heavier as compared to the carat size of the diamonds. The marquise engagement rings is intricately cut and hence lends the effect of a bow tie, when light falls on it. It shines when sunlight falls on it and this unique quality makes it a popular choice amongst many couples.

When it comes to Marquise engagement rings, the cut of the diamond plays an important part. The other benefits of a marquise engagement ring are that it makes the fingers look long, slender and womanish. The marquise diamonds cover a large area and the carat size of the diamond looks larger than its actual carat size.

As per jewelry experts, a marquise engagement ring should have a ratio of 2:1 only then it will be able to lend a glowing bow tie effect.

Marquise engagement rings can also have other precious stones and gems. If a solitaire diamond is used in the ring, it lends a sophisticated and elegant look. The intricate cut of the marquise engagement ring is a delight on every woman’s ring finger, thanks to its designs and cuts. It makes the fingers look elegant and elongated.

When it comes to prices, Marquise engagement rings are economical and cheaper as compared to the round brilliant cut diamonds. While buying marquise diamond engagement rings, make sure you go to a reputed jeweler. Do you homework and research on the internet to get more details about these rings. Browsing the net would give you a good idea on how to purchase and tips which need to be followed to get the best deal.

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Significance Three Stone Engagement Rings

September 24th, 2009

When it comes to engagement rings, three stone rings are preferred.  They are symbolic expressions of love and make the occasion special.  Engagement rings come in a variety of shapes and designs.  Jewelry stores have exquisite collections of these rings.  As compared to other rings, a diamond engagement ring is considered prestigious and classy.  Diamonds are known for its shine and sparkle. They symbolize love and romance and perfect to woo your lady love.

Three stone engagement rings have a special significance and are available at jewelry stores. These rings come in a variety of shapes like round, oval, heart shaped. Depending on your budget and choice, you could select the three stone engagement ring.

The three stone engagement rings symbolize the past life, present life and the future life of the relationship. They are also referred to as ‘eternity rings’. The three stone engagement rings can be designed by using diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and rubies. If you like diamonds then go in for a diamond ring. Three stone engagement rings can be set in 22 carat tough gold or in platinum. These rings lend elegance and class. Bold designs also can be crafted on three stone engagement rings which would look quite classy and attractive.

You could tailor make three stone engagement rings depending on your style and personality. These rings can be made of any shape, size and weight depending on the budget. These rings personify everlasting love and it is a perfect indication towards a longlasting commitment and dedication. A three stone engagement ring is the ideal and a piece of jewelry which has lot of commitment and dedicated attached to it.

The main intention behind gifting the ring was to celebrate those unique events like an engagement ceremony, marriage, birthdays and anniversaries. This concept was well accepted and the popularity grew. Three stone engagement rings also come in contemporary styles and classy designs. So depending on the choice of your beloved, you could get it designed.

Three stone rings are perfect if you are celebrating your silver, golden or platinum jubilee. This is the right occasion that your wife is your past, present as well as you future and your life and happiness depends on her. Childbirth is another occasion when you could gift her this memento. You could also use your child’s birthstone and get it fitted into the ring. This ring would make an ideal family heirloom.

It is important that you take good care of your diamond jewellery. Soaking them in soapy water and scrubbing them gently with a toothbrush would help in removing the dirt which has settled in the crevices.

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Top Reasons People Buy Engagement Rings

September 18th, 2009

Engagement rings are in the category of the most carefully shopped for items, that is, items that people shopping for are typically very keen to get right. But just why do people actually buy engagement rings in the first place?

Well, as the name suggests, one – and probably the main –reason as to why people purchase engagement rings is to signify their engagement to their partners. Traditionally, it is the women who wear the engagement rings, to show that they are engaged to their men, and awaiting to be married to them. In a way, by getting his woman to wear an engagement ring, a man is ‘marking his territory’ in her, showing other men that she is his, and other men should keep off. So here, in this simple explanation, we end up with at least two of the reasons as to why people buy engagement rings, namely to ‘ward off’ other men from their women, while also showing the seriousness of their intent to marry the women in question. Additionally, the woman who gets bought such an engagement ring can show other women (say aunts in some cultures) who might linger about asking her as to when she is getting married that at least, ’she is booked.’

Now all these might sound like very petty things, but they are very important things to the parties involved in them. The man who gives his woman an engagement ring as a sign that he has ‘booked’ her, for instance, can live with the peace of mind of knowing that even if the ring does not deter all prospective suitors looking to usurp him and rob him of her, it is sure to at least deter some faint-hearted suitors. In a similar manner, the woman to whom the engagement ring is presented, especially if it is an expensive ring she has been presented with, can live with the peace of mind of knowing that is much loved and valued – the very things women are always on the lookout to know. And in as much as the engagement ring gets ‘prying’ aunts to stop asking her questions as to when she plans on getting hitched, the woman in question can live with even more peace of mind till actually gets married to her beloved.

Of course, beyond the traditional application of engagement rings described above, we also have another trend where engagement rings are also increasingly bought for their aesthetic value alone. Under this situation, a woman just wakes up one day, proceeds to the nearby ring store (or to her favorite online engagement ring store) and purchases for herself the engagement ring she fancies and starts wearing it for its aesthetic appeal with no absolutely no man anywhere in the wings.

Another possible reason as to why people buy engagement rings nowadays, especially ladies is to ward off unwanted suitors, or at least faint-hearted ones, who are likely to be deterred by the sight of the engagement ring. This, of course, does tend to have a paradoxical opposite effect sometimes, where the sight of engagement rings has been known to awaken the competitive spirit in men, who (especially where the woman in question is a very beautiful one), might decide to try their best, on seeing the engagement ring, to unhinge the lucky chap from his place in the woman’s heart!

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Why Cartier Engagement Rings Make the Ideal Choice

September 17th, 2009

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If you considering taking your relationship with your loved one to the next level by getting engaged, then chances are that an engagement ring- the best way you can manage to get – is something you will also be looking for, to mark the occasion. And if you are keen on designer engagement rings, then Cartier engagement rings is probably one of the options you should really consider, if you are really keen on a designer engagement ring that really gets your loved one feeling that they are greatly appreciated. Cartier engagement rings make the ideal choice of an engagement ring for a number of reasons.  

For one, genuine Cartier engagement rings are made of carefully selected diamonds; which is an important feature, given that diamond has (by tradition) always been considered the best material for engagement rings. This is in turn because it (diamond), being the strongest rock in the world, represents indestructible love for your beloved, the very kind of thing you would want to convey to your loved one at engagement; which in most cultures is the last step to marriage – a relationship which is supposed to be for eternity.

Now while there are indeed many other designer engagement rings that are made from pure diamond or what is flaunted as such, what sets Cartier engagement rings apart tends to be the fact that the diamonds employed in making the Cartier engagement rings tend to be carefully selected ones, typically blemish-free diamonds. Other features that are keenly accounted for in making Cartier engagement rings include symmetry and brilliance, with only the diamonds of perfect symmetry and brilliance being selected for making the Cartier engagement rings. Another important consideration that goes into the selection of diamonds for making Cartier engagement rings is carat size, and in this regard, the minimum carat acceptable for making the Cartier engagement rings is the measure known as .5 carat size. Cartier engagement rings are therefore, in many ways, just the perfect engagement rings for showing undying love to your prospective better half.

Another reason as to why Cartier engagement rings make the ideal choice of engagement rings is that they tend to come in all styles, so that whatever your dream in terms of engagement rings is, you are sure to find a Cartier engagement ring for you. Now this might not seem like too much of a feature to flaunt, unless you come to learn that most of the alternatives in terms of engagement rings to Cartier engagement rings tend to be very limited in terms of style availability, so that if you opt for them, you could very easily end up with an engagement ring style you (or your beloved) really won’t like, for lack of any better style. With Cartier engagement rings, on the other hand, regardless of whether your ideal engagement ring is the classic solitaire style, or a more varied style, you can be sure to find a Cartier engagement ring to match that preference in terms of style, if you go searching at the right places.

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Why Pink Diamonds are So Greatly Valued

September 11th, 2009

Few people who understand the workings of the diamond trade can argue with the fact that pink diamonds are among the most greatly valued diamonds. Indeed, wherever premium diamonds are mentioned, one can almost always be sure that the phrase ‘pink diamonds’ will be mentioned when the speaker gets to the particulars of the premium diamonds in question. But just why are pink diamonds so greatly valued?

Well, for one, the pink diamonds are rare to get. Of course, it is possible to take diamond pieces of any color, paint them pink and pass them off as pink diamonds. But where it is the naturally occurring pink diamonds that one is speaking of, getting a hold of them becomes a much trickier affair; because diamond – in the few places in occurs on the globe – hardly occurs in its pink form. This rareness naturally makes the pink diamond highly ‘exclusive’ as the different people who desire to have it have to compete through money (effectively bidding for the pink diamond); so that the diamond ultimately ends up going with the ‘highest bidder.’ This is in keeping with the well know fact in economics that whenever a valuable thing happens to get rare, its prices are naturally expected to go up.

 

Of course, it is worth reiterating that this only applies when it is naturally pink diamonds that are in question. When it is diamonds that were originally of other colors but which were painted pink, then the dynamics change – though not as drastically as one would expect, because even these ‘artificially’ pink diamonds still get to enjoy some of prestige that the naturally pink diamonds enjoy – especially keeping in mind that it is often diabolically hard to differentiate the naturally pink diamonds from the artificially pink diamonds.

Rareness aside, pink diamonds are also greatly valued for their ornamental value: keeping in mind here that pink has come to be seen as the color of feminity – and also keeping in mind that the greatest application of diamonds in the jewelry has tended to be in the making of engagement rings. Given that pink is taken to be the color of feminity – a color that women are said to love – it would not be hard to see why most men who want to give their women engagement rings that they will love opt to go for rings made from pink diamonds. Matters are not made any easier by the fact that in the traditional way of doing things, it is only the men who give women the engagement rings, and where almost every man is keen to give his woman an engagement ring made from pink diamond, it follows that the pink diamond becomes very dear indeed.

Feminine love and pink engagement rings aside though, very few people would argue with the fact that pink diamonds do look cute by their own right; even where the pink diamonds are to be used  for other applications besides making the engagement rings.

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Why asscher cut engagement rings are gaining popularity?

September 9th, 2009

The latest trend in engagement rings is the asscher cut type. In fact, there are a lot of women preferring the square cut feature of this style. It is something unique and elegant at the same time. The diamonds are offering a timeless appeal without looking traditional and even old fashion. The square cut definitely adds symmetry to the setting making it perfect. As for the diamonds, you have the option to surround it with small diamonds to make it more sparkling and gorgeous than ever.

Also known as modified cushion cut or square emerald cut, this is definitely the latest in ring industry business. This cut is so distinctive and sophisticated. If you look at it by far, the diamond may be shaped like octagon. This cut was invented by the Asscher family. The real diamonds of this kind display a patent laser which is not visible to the naked eye. This can guarantee you the authenticity of the diamond. Asscher cut diamonds have a higher clarity and color. Any flaws of the diamond are visible to the naked eye. This is the reason why assher diamonds are much more expensive than other kind of diamond with the same carat. It is recommended to set this diamond in a white metal however there are other looks and styles that are being encouraged. With this cut, the diamond looks like it has a startling depth. 

This cut came about in 1902 and it suite the art deco engagement ring. Just this 2001, it got a major changes. They add 16 extra features to the original cut and this has certainly increased the sparkle. This new design was also patented that makes it hard for anyone to copy. There are famous celebrities who opted for this cut in their engagement ring. Examples of which are Jessica Alba. She got small diamonds surrounding it that makes it luxurious and timeless. Ashley Simpson’s got a 4 carat engagement ring. She accentuated the square cut with small diamonds. Elizabeth Hurley has chosen a 15 cut diamond for her engagement ring. It was set in white metal cut.

This asscher cut engagement rings is a perfect choice for brides who prefer to have a vintage look. Instead of going with an elegant or contemporary design, Asscher cut is a great choice. The diamond is stunning by itself however you can add some diamonds that surround the center stone. There is another alternative and that is allowing the stone to shine and adding pave diamond in the band. The asscher cut diamond may cost a lot of money however it is a great investment. It is for those people who love something that is beyond the traditional.

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Ruby Engagement Rings

August 31st, 2009

Many of us are not able to think beyond diamonds when it comes to engagement rings. The diamond industry has marketed diamonds so well, that everyone thinks of only diamonds as the ideal stones for weddings, engagements and anniversaries. There are many other gemstones which would last at lifetime and they make excellent engagement rings too. Nowadays, people are slowly shifting to buying rubies, sapphires and emeralds for engagement rings.

The Ruby has the unique quality of capturing and commanding a person’s attention. The profound and vivacious hues of the ruby characterize a ruby. A dark red ruby embedded in shimmering platinum band can look absolutely stunning and captivating. This would make a real style statement and the person wearing it would look gorgeous.

Rubies are great ideas for using as gemstones due to their symbolism. Every ruby is different in hue and tone and has undergone many changes within the earth. Every ruby is different from the other and you would not find two rubies matching each other. These are great symbols of love and are truly unique. It is supposed to withstand good times as well as bad times. Every ruby is unique and has its own individual personality. Based on personal tastes and traditions, you could select a ruby.

If you respect your own individual preferences without bothering about societal norms, then ruby engagement ring is the right choice. Ruby also lends an elegant and stylish look and is valued through centuries due to its rarity and also the amazing looks.
 
It is a false notion that ruby rings are red in color. Though traditional rubies may have the color red, there are rubies with shades of purple and orange. In many countries, rubies are thought to protect from the evil and it also warns the wearer from any mortal danger.  If you are July born, then you should think of getting a ruby engagement ring.  Blood rubies are the most popular and sought after shade. Rubies are put through chemical treatments to deepen the color and also hide surface imperfections, if any.

The disadvantage of the chemical treatment is that they reduce the price of the stone. Gemologists and experts would be able to recognize whether the ruby has been treated with chemicals or not. Moreover, while buying ruby engagement rings make sure you go to a reputed jeweler, so that he does not take you for a ride. Make sure the jeweler is able to give.

Since the early years, people have wanted to possess rubies not only because they are beautiful, but there is definitely some lore and mystery surrounding these stones.

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