Frassanito - Engagement Ring
We know the path to an unforgettable proposal is all about the work done behind the scenes. Many questions surround the sparkling world of engagement rings. They can be endless:
White, yellow, rose gold, or platinum?
Minimalist or with elaborate workmanship?
With a diamond, a row of diamonds, or a gemstone?
Modern, ancient, traditional?
Fear not, we have all the answers your need for buying the engagement ring of her dreams. Yes, this can be enjoyable and uncomplicated. Read on!
White, yellow, rose gold, or platinum?
Minimalist or with elaborate workmanship?
With a diamond, a row of diamonds, or a gemstone?
Modern, ancient, traditional?
Fear not, we have all the answers your need for buying the engagement ring of her dreams. Yes, this can be enjoyable and uncomplicated. Read on!
Your girl's style
First of all, we’d like to remind you that while the choices are endless, the woman you love is just one.
It’s already getting easier, isn’t it? Because you know your girl, her personality and style, so all you have to do is get informed about your options and then think about her as inspiration. Now, let’s get to work!
Types of Metals
Once you have a budget and her ring size defined, think about the precious metal of which the engagement ring will be made, there are advantages and quirks to all noble metals, here are some:
Yellow gold
- This metal is an old-time classic choice for engagement rings, and it is especially suited for women with a warm complexion.
- The purer the gold, the more intense its color.
- The best-selling gold is the 18-karat but if you prefer a lighter shade of yellow, you could opt for the 14-karat with a consequent economic saving.
White gold
- This is a contemporary and delicate choice that also goes well with many colors of clothing and other jewelry.
- White gold receives a rhodium plating to obtain its brilliant appearance, such a layer tends to fade over time with wear, giving back a yellow color to the gold. It is common then to have to replate a white gold ring after years of use to recuperate the original brightness.
Rose gold
- The tone of this metal is obtained by mixing copper and other alloys to gold.
- Any engagement ring will gain a romantic air when presented in rose gold.
- This metal is durable and feminine, but it can darken after many years of daily wear.
- Rose gold looks especially exquisite when worn by blonds.
Platinum
- This is a rare metal, hard and with a bright appearance.
- Platinum costs more than gold but it is much stronger and longer-lasting, purer, and hypoallergenic as well.
Settings and Tendencies
Solitaire
These rings have become an aesthetic and fashionable statement of engagements. This shape entitled “lonely” in reference to its one singular stone can be worn as a stunning adornment that enhances any look.Such symbolism does not need many explanations: a large and unique stone, as unique is the love that you want to celebrate.
Three-stone
A popular alternative to the solitaire choice is undoubtedly the three stone (or trilogy) ring, characterized by a sequence of three stones; it testifies to past love, present love, and the promise of future love. The three-stone is a great design for those looking to mix diamonds and gemstones.
Halo
An engagement ring of great effect that can definitively conquer the heart of your beloved and thus seal the promise of love that you will make. Halo engagement rings can be simple, doubled, or hidden, and always give the impression of a bigger central stone.
Riviera
Born from the idea of using multiple stones, each of a smaller carat weight than the solitaire, but with the specific purpose of making the whole extremely elegant and precious. The riviera shape adapts perfectly to all styles; it can have five diamonds set in sequence or offer them in a full pave setting circle.
Crisscross
Because it gives lightness to the hand and multiplies the light of precious stones, the crisscross style is often mounted with brilliant-cut diamonds along its shank.
Bypass
Particularly original with the idea of weaving two crossed layers with a sequence of diamonds and two stones, bypass engagement rings represent the meeting of two souls; it has been popularized since the Victorian Era. The quality of a diamond
Let’s make it easy, there are four characteristics to look for: carat, cut, color, and clarity.
These four characteristics of a diamond are never evaluated separately, it is the harmony of good qualities that will make a diamond more desirable and thus costly.
A carat is a unit that measures the weight of a stone. The larger a diamond, the greater the number of carats.
The cut is also essential because it optimizes the best angles to achieve the most brilliance and reflection.
The more colorless a diamond, the more quality it is judged to possess.
And finally, its clarity is measured by the inclusions it has, the more inclusions, the less valuable a diamond is.
Renewed jewelry stores have diamonds delivered with a gemological certificate, almost like an “identity card”, a document which certifies its authenticity and integrity.
Rule-breaking
If your girlfriend loves gemstones and their symbology, you can have an engagement ring with a colored stone. Visit a trusted jeweler to learn more about what colored stones are most popular among women.
Putting it all together
Now it’s time to tick your checklist from
what you’ve learned about engagement rings:
1. Know your budget
2. Know her ring size
3. Decide on the metal
4. Decide on the style
5. Opt for a diamond or gemstone
6. Look for specialized help
