Diamond Ring

A diamond ring can come in all designs and can be augmented by stones such as sapphires and rubies. To open a velvet box and to see a diamond ring nestling in silk has to be one of those memorable moments. Often, a diamond ring is an engagement ring and will be adorned beautifully cut diamonds and fixed with either a four-claw or six claw setting. The setting of a diamond ring is designed to allow the maximum amount of light to refract through the facets of the cut diamond ring. Sometimes the diamond in a diamond ring is supported by four claws rather than the traditional six claws which allows more light to pass through the diamond ring.

How much a diamond ring costs is determined by the size of the diamond and its quality. Of course, as important as the diamond is in a diamond ring it is the emotion that the diamond ring represents, especially if the diamond ring is an engagement ring. However, having said that, the size of a diamond is weighed in carats and the more carats, the bigger the diamond ring. Of course the size of the diamond on the diamond ring is not everything and the colour of the diamond on the diamond ring is also very important together with the clarity of the stone.

Sometimes jewellery designers will augment a diamond ring with emeralds as the green of the emeralds complements the fire and purity of the diamond on a diamond ring. Baguette-shaped diamonds are an interesting feature that can also be found on some designs of diamond ring.

An oval-shaped diamond on a diamond ring is a popular shape these days especially if the diamond ring is encrusted with much smaller diamonds to create a glittering supportive sparkle. Usually, a diamond ring will be supported by a gold band that can be yellow gold or white gold and is usually 18-carat gold.

Engagement Ring

Today, an engagement ring can be made up of a variety of stones although there is no doubt that for most people an engagement ring should have a large glittering diamond as the centrepiece even if the engagement ring is augmented with other stones such as rubies, sapphires and emeralds. Today, the classic engagement ring is still the most popular although there is a move towards heart-shaped diamonds and pear-shaped diamonds on an engagement ring. The diamond on an engagement ring is sized in carats and the term carat which is used to measure the size of a diamond on an engagement ring derives from the carob seed to which a diamond was originally compared in weight. Curiously, carab seeds are uniform in size and weigh 0.2 grams so, therefore, a carat that is used to measure the weight of a diamond in an engagement ring is equivalent to 0.2grams.

An engagement ring that has a big diamond is quite rare as large diamonds are harder to find than the smaller diamonds. It will come as no surprise to learn that an engagement ring with a diamond that is one-carat in weight will cost more than twice as much as an engagement ring which has a diamond that is only ½-carat even if the cut of the diamond on the engagement ring and its clarity and colour are of equal quality.

However, having said that the size of the diamond on an engagement ring determines price it is still very important when choosing an engagement ring to choose an engagement ring which offers a diamond that is superbly cut, and has great clarity and a fine colour whatever the size of the diamond.

Every diamond that adorns an engagement ring is unique not simply because of the cut, clarity and colour but because of its 'inclusions'. When the diamond on an engagement ring was created by the pressure of the earth bearing down, minute features were created within the stone which is a mix of minerals, carbon and microscopic fractures. It is true that inclusions do affect the value of a diamond on a diamond engagement ring but the inclusions are also good for identifying a particular diamond. To see inclusions within a diamond engagement ring, the stone must have good clarity and they can only be seen via a microscope.

Of course, a bride-to-be who is wearing an engagement ring will not be bothered by the shape and position of her diamond's inclusions!

Diamond Engagement Ring

To the uninitiated, it is sometimes thought that the diamond in a diamond engagement ring is colourless but, in fact, the diamond has faint hints of brown and yellow and, when fired by light, the colours of the rainbow. A diamond in a diamond engagement ring can have scratches and chips and various other blemishes so it is important to examine the diamond in a diamond engagement ring very closely. However, most diamonds in a diamond engagement ring will have a purity of colour and clarity and will be cut to allow for maximum refraction of light.

The diamond in a diamond engagement ring gets its incredible sparkle from the cut of the diamond and there is no doubt that it is thanks to the diamond cutter that a diamond in a diamond engagement ring has such a wonderful sparkle that is a multi-coloured fire that bounces from facet to facet. To help the diamonds in a diamond engagement ring generate a maximum level of sparkle, the diamond cutter shapes the diamond to create the perfect angles. There is no doubt that the diamonds that adorn a diamond engagement ring are truly for ever and although under immense pressure a diamond in a diamond engagement ring can shatter a diamond in a diamond engagement ring will never decompose or degenerate.

Of course, after many years of wear, a diamond in a diamond engagement ring can look dull but that is just dirt. If taken to a jeweller, the sparkle in a diamond engagement ring can be brought back to its original brilliance with professional cleaning. The diamond in a diamond engagement ring will never wear although the gold band can wear thin after years of marriage. Under those circumstances extra gold can be used to augment the gold band of a diamond engagement ring. Also, the gold clasps that hold the diamond in a diamond engagement ring in place can wear and sometimes a jeweller will have to replace the clasps to make sure that the stone does not fall out.

There is no doubt that the emotional value of a diamond engagement ring exceeds its commercial value so it is important to check a diamond engagement ring for signs of wear.

Diamond Jewellery

Many people receive wonderful items of diamond jewellery in their 20s and 30s but sometimes put on weight over the years resulting in diamond engagement rings being too small to wear. Instead of leaving a treasured memento in a jewellery box, it makes sense to take diamond jewellery to a quality jeweller who can enlarge diamond engagement rings and alter other items of diamond jewellery.

Over the years, diamond jewellery will pass through many hands and touch numerous hearts as only diamond jewellery can. Stones set into diamond jewellery including diamond engagement rings and diamond wedding rings have a special quality to enthral, making diamond jewellery one of life's greatest geological gifts. Yes, diamond jewellery is for ever, although the design of diamond jewellery is very much a personal choice. Diamond jewellery such as diamond engagement rings are typically adorned with a classically cut diamond which is set in a 6-claw setting on a 24-carat or 18-carat gold band. The price of diamond jewellery is determined by the weight of the diamond, which is measured in carats, and by the colour and clarity of the stones.

Diamond jewellery is often augmented by other precious stones such as rubies, emeralds and sapphires. Diamond jewellery can often include oval-shaped diamonds and heart-shaped diamonds although most diamond jewellery has classically cut diamonds. However diamond jewellery that is made up of pear-shaped diamonds is particularly popular in most ranges of diamond jewellery.

Diamond jewellery is not solely sold by the cut of the diamonds but also by the colour and clarity of the diamond jewellery and by the stones' inclusions. Inclusions are minute features that develop within the stones when the stones were formed millions of years ago. Inclusions can affect the value of diamond jewellery but they are good for identifying particular items of diamond jewellery. However, most people wearing diamond jewellery will never notice the inclusions within their diamond jewellery.

Diamond Pendant

A typical diamond pendant can comprise of diamonds cut in various shapes including heart-shaped. A diamond pendant with a heart-shaped diamond will be held in place by a V-shaped setting and two claws secure the stone in the diamond pendant. The stone in the heart cut diamond pendant allows a maximum level of light to pass through the diamond pendant, enhancing its clarity, colour and sparkle.

The geological miracle which is at the heart of the heart cut diamond pendant was formed about 150 miles beneath the surface of the earth. Volcanic activity later forces the diamonds nearer to the earth's surface and to eventually form the centrepiece of a diamond pendant. Heart cut diamond pendants are very popular as are oval cut diamond pendants and pear-shaped diamond pendants. A pear shaped diamond pendant is a sparkling star and will sparkle for as long as there is light to pass through the facets of the diamond pendant. In ultra high temperatures and pressed under megatons of rock, mineral carbon bonded together to form the crystal that eventually is proudly displayed on a diamond pendant. The diamond in a diamond pendant is weighed in 'carats', a word deriving from carob seeds which are uniform in size and weigh 0.2 grams.

The bigger the diamond in a diamond pendant the rarer it is, although it is not just the number of carats that determines the cost of a diamond pendant, but also the cut of the stone, its colour and its clarity. Pear cut diamonds, oval cut diamonds and heat-shaped diamonds all make for a wonderful diamond pendant. So if you are looking for a diamond pendant, there is a great choice of diamonds from which to choose but any diamond pendant is one of earth's great geological miracles.

Diamond Earrings

Two of the most wonderful adornments for a woman to wear are diamond earrings. Traditional round-brilliant diamond earrings, with the stones set to enable the maximum level of light to pass through the diamond earrings, set off a woman's face beautifully.

There is no doubt that the most popular diamond earrings are those diamond earrings that are set within 18caratt white gold or yellow gold. Diamond earrings work particularly well if there is a matching diamond pendant worn around the neck.

Diamond earrings that come with 0.5-carat diamonds in a teardrop design are particularly popular diamond earrings and if bought in a set with a matching teardrop pendant the look is very flattering.

It is perfectly possible to get diamond earrings that are two-stone drop diamond earrings. For the truly extravagant there are five-stone dropper earrings which are superb for a beautiful even event where glitter really counts. Once again, diamond earrings that are 18-carat yellow gold or 18-carat white gold with five diamonds in each dropper look amazing especially if the diamond earrings are matched with a diamond necklace.

Emerald-cut diamond earrings that are set in a simple-claw design enhance the diamond earrings' cut and shape. A simple claw setting allows for a high level of light to pass through the diamond earrings for maximum sparkle.

The most wonderful aspect of diamond earrings is that the diamond earrings really lift the face. Whatever the age of the wearer, diamond earrings flatter and make the whole face light up. If diamond earrings are complemented by a lovely diamond pendant or a bright sparkling diamond ring then the diamond earrings really do light a fire of brilliance. It is said that diamonds are a girl's best friend. Well, men like to look at diamond earrings adorning a lovely face so diamonds are also a man's best friend. If a man buys the woman he loves diamond earrings, then it shows that he is a man of style.

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