Diamond engagement ring is Perfect

Diamond engagement rings can vary enormously in quality, and it is very important to make sure you get the very best diamond for your money. Certain details are essential knowledge when looking at diamond rings. It is amazing how many stores sell diamonds without disclosing the most important details, such as the colour and clarity. Most diamonds are graded by how white the stone is, with D being the very best colour. This essentially means, that it is the whitest shade of diamond possible. As we move down the alphabet and reach J-K colours, we start to see a hint of yellow creep in which increases as we move further along.

The quality is also graded. This is a measure of how marked the diamond is. Small inclusions are present in most diamonds apart from those graded flawless. Some of the best diamonds in the world are graded D IF, which is a combination of D colour, the whitest along with Internally Flawless clarity.

It is not necessary to opt for the very best, but if you choose a white diamond, reasonably clear of marks (generally H/I colour and SI1 clarity) or above, you will avoid the premium that accompanies a high colour and clarity diamond.

For the ring style itself, simple is often a very wise concept. By keeping the ring style fairly simple, the eye is drawn not to the setting and surrounding ring, but to the diamond itself. This was one of the successes of the Tiffany Setting, which was designed to securely hold the diamond with a simple six claw setting. Claw set engagement rings (or prong set as they are sometimes referred to as) hold the diamond within small projections around the stone. These claws can vary in number from three to eight. The more claws, the more secure the diamond. Lesser amounts of claws are a more contemporary look. Alternative setting styles include the rub-over or bezel setting and the tension setting. Both are also more contemporary styles, which can be found in an enormous range of designs.



A common question raised when purchasing a diamond is – do I need a certificate. Let us just explain what a certificate is briefly. A diamond certificate is a report produced after the diamond has been looked at in a laboratory. Many reputable laboratories exist, providing detailed documentation that identifies a diamond as unique. Measurements, proportions, colour, clarity and fluorescence are some of the details noted on such certificates. They provide a record of the stone, and provide reassurance to the consumer that the diamond is the colour/ clarity etc. specified by the retailer.

With the recent credit crunch upon us, many people are now turning more to the internet for such goods. Many niche companies now offer an array of designs, combined with freely available expert knowledge to guide you along the process. Combined with exceptional quality and service, many of these rings are customised to the client’s requirements whilst carrying a much more modest price tag than the High Street. Anyone considering a purchase would be advised to make some initial contact with the company. Find out credentials; be sure that all diamond specifications are disclosed and make sure the company belongs to a professional body such as the British Jewellers Association.