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Engagement Rings

How much should I spend on an Engagement Ring?

When budgeting for an engagement ring, the typical rule of thumb is to save three months of salary.
However, many couples are exploring other options for their engagement and bridal rings such as
buying a matching bridal ring set that has both the engagement ring and the matching band.
Often times, money is saved when the rings are purchased together.

Choosing the right ring setting

There are many different ring settings to choose from when deciding on an engagement ring.
Channel Set- Channel set gemstones are placed into a metal channel. The gemstones flow
in a continuous row, because no metal is used to separate them. Bezel Set- Diamonds and
other gems are held in a bezel setting by a metal rim that encircles the sides of the stone
and extends slightly above it. Prong Set- A prong setting, sometimes called a claw setting,
is the most commonly used gemstone setting and is especially popular to display solitaire
engagement ring. Pavé - Made up of lots of small gemstones, often diamonds, set closely
together. The gems are separated and held in place by little beads of the setting metal.
The result is what looks like a continuous surface of diamonds or other gems.

Choosing the best diamond

When choosing the best diamond for your diamond engagement ring you should consider the four c’s. These are universally acceptedcharacteristics that all diamonds are graded by and refer to the Cut, Color, and Clarity and Carat weight of a diamond. By changing any of the characteristics, you can dramatically affect the diamond's value, all other factors being equal.

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