Engagement Rings

Engagement rings can very dramatically depending on your budget, the internet has recently revolutionized the way people buy Engagement rings. High street jewellers are often vastly overpriced compared to online jewellery shops. Which means if you buy online you can get a lot more bling for your budget!

An Engagement ring is always a comprise between diamond size, quality, style and price. You can trade quality for size or have it all at a price! It’s well worth remembering that very few people can tell the difference between a flawless diamond and a slightly imperfect one with the naked eye. In fact you’re unlike to ever come across a completely flawless diamond, the nearest you will get is a VVS (which stands for Very Very Slightly Included) and is about the most perfect diamond you will find on the open market. You can also get VVS2 which will be somewhat less expensive but no less stunning.

I have put together a selection of very different Engagement rings, from many different online retailers. You can see the difference in price as you go up in quality and size.

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Choosing the Carat

A diamond’s weight is represented in carats. Carat is a measurement of weight, NOT size. Weight impacts the price most dramatically out of the various diamond characteristics. When diamonds are mined, large gems are discovered much less frequently than small ones, which makes large diamonds much more valuable. In fact, diamond prices rise exponentially with carat weight. So, a 2-carat diamond of a given quality is always worth more than two 1-carat diamonds of the same quality.

Most people think that the bigger the carat the bigger the diamond, the happier the lady will be but there is more to consider than just that. You’ll have to consider her style, the size of her finger, the size of your setting, and your budget.

The popular carat sizes are 0.50ct, 0.75ct, 1.00ct, 1.50ct and 2.00ct. There are often bargains to be found at just under these most popular sizes and many of these bargains can have superior cuts which equate to more diamond sparkle and life.

Wedding Rings

Wedding rings can very dramatically depending on the where you buy them, the quality of the metal that you choose, whether you decide on a matching set or buy them individually and whether or not you opt for plain bands or diamond encrusted ones!

I have put together a selection of very different wedding bands, from the plain and simple to the unusual and ornate, but for the full range just browse through the wedding rings section in our store.

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Eternity Rings

Eternity rings are given to loved ones for any one of a number of reasons including an anniversary, to mark the birth a child, renewal of vows, or even to mark an another occasion but it’s generally a romantic gesture that women REALLY appreciate!

When looking for the perfect eternity ring you need to consider that bigger and blingier is not always best. The eternity ring should compliment the existing engagement and wedding ring as they are all generally worn on the same finger so I’ve selected a number of different types of eternity rings so that you can get a better idea of what’s out there – both style and price-wise.

How about this selection of platinum eternity rings…

Or these in yellow gold…

And if you want to break the bank…

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Choosing the Clarity

Clarity indicates how “clean” the diamond is, or how many inclusions such as scratches, trace minerals or other tiny characteristics, that the diamond has. Inclusions are important to consider because they can detract from the pure beauty of a diamond. Rule of thumb is that the better the clarity, the more expensive the diamond. There is also a handy guide that you can use to determine the level of clarity in the diamond that you are choosing.

FL, IF Flawless, Internally Flawless: No internal or external flaws. Internally Flawless: No internal flaws. Very rare and beautiful diamonds.
VVS1, VVS2 Very, Very Slightly Included: Very difficult to see inclusions under 10x magnification. An excellent quality diamond.
VS1, VS2 Very Slightly Included: Inclusions are not typically visible to the unaided eye. Less expensive than the VVS1 or VVS2 grades.
SI1, SI2 Slightly Included: Inclusions are visible under 10x magnification, and may be visible with the unaided eye. A good diamond value.
I1, I2, I3 Included: I1 diamonds often are seen to the unaided eye, I2 inclusions are easily seen, while I3 diamonds have large and extremely easy to see inclusions.

Choosing the Cut

The cut of a diamond determines its brilliance. There is no single measurement of a diamond that defines its cut, but rather a collection of measurements and observations that determine the relationship between a diamond’s light performance, dimensions and finish. While there are many factors to bear in mind when choosing a diamond, diamond cut is probably the most important to consider, as it has a direct correlation to a diamond’s appearance. A diamond with Ideal/Excellent cut grade proportions will return the maximum amount of light to the viewer’s eye, the diamond will appear more brilliant and beautiful as a result.

People often mix up the difference between the ‘Cut’ of a diamond and the ‘Shape’ of a diamond. Diamond shape, by contrast, refers to the shape into which the diamond is cut. When diamond cutters receive rough, uncut diamonds, they typically assess the natural shape of the diamond and determine which shape to cut the diamond into. The most common diamond shape is a round brilliant diamond. Princess, Emerald, and Asscher cut diamonds are other popular shapes.