Tips to Choose Engagement Rings

TIPS TO CHOOE, ENGAGEMENT RINGS Choose the Right Band Usually made from gold, silver, or platinum, although it can be made from some other combination of metals. Different Types of Bands Gold Yellow-orange in its natural state and is normally alloyed with another metal for durability. White Gold Gold alloyed with metals purposely to give the mixture an off-white color and must be plated with another metal--rhodium is common--for a bright silvery appearance Platinum Hard, strong and naturally silvery but will dull slightly from a imirror finish over time with wear, Choose the Right Setting and Gemstone Some rings combine a platinum setting with a gold band for the special background color of gold and the contrast, lack of diamond-tinting, and strength of platinum. Gemstone Gemstone engagement rings highlighting sapphires or other colorful gems as the focal point are both beautiful and stylish. The 4 C's Cut Carat Color Clarity The 5th C's Cubic Zirconia A cubic zirconia can be beautiful and indistinguishable from a diamond only by a jeweler or other expert. Know your Diamonds The 4 C's Cut Clarity The proportions of a diamond- determines the diamond's brilliance The number of flaws and surface blemishes Colour Carat Most people prefer a very white colored diamond for an engagement ring. The Weight of diamond(not size) Diamonds range from colourless(Grade D) to light yellow (Grade X) or come in coloured ("Fancy") stones Note : Every carat has 100 points Choose the Right Cut of Diamond Fix your budget Let your jeweler know your price range so that he or she can show you a variety of rings that fall within that range. Purchase the Ring Collect it just before the proposal Get ready to get down on one knee. it's time to propose! This info-graphics is presented by Jenlan Clines Call Today!!!! 502-690-3100 JEWELRY www.jordanclinesjewelers.com