Engagement Rings, Necklaces and Pendants in Dallas Texas
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Though the thought of wearing a diamond or an emerald engagement ring brings happiness to the soul, but the idea of buying it sends shivers through out the body of the lovers.
Buying an engagement ring, for many, is not only a tough job but also a risky one. The main question which adheres to the mind of the person is what if she does not like the engagement ring bought by me?
What are important facts to know in selecting a diamond?
Anyone not an expert in precious stones requires trustworthy professional advice when selecting a gem, especially a diamond. The most satisfactory and economical procedure is to consult a reliable jeweller. Diamonds which appear similar in size and general appearance frequently differ widely in price, a fact puzzling to the novice.
Size alone is not the determining factor in the value of a diamond colour, cut, clarity and carat weight are the standards on which the price of diamonds is based. Further to confuse the inexperienced purchaser, a carat, which is the unit of measuring diamond weight, is divided into 100 points. While it would seem that a half-carat diamond would logically weigh 50 points, in professional practice the weight may vary 6 points or so either way and still be called a half-carat stone. It is important, therefore, to know the point weight of stones. The best "colour" for a diamond to be is as colourless as possible. It is the expertness and skill in cutting: the shaping and arrangement of the facets: that give a diamond its brilliance and sparkle. Clarity means the relative flawlessness: freedom from carbon spots or any internal or surface flaws: of the stone. To gauge the value of a diamond on each of these counts, the stone is examined under a jeweller's glass and, depending upon the scoring of each classification, diamonds of the same carat weight may vary in price from one hundred to three hundred and fifty dollars.
It may be helpful to bear in mind that you get more value for your money when you buy a solitaire (single stone ring) than when you buy a stone set with small side stones.
Once she has decided upon the stone, what does Caroline consider in choosing the setting? She is careful to decide first upon the kind of wedding ring she will have. She will want the same metal in both. The traditional wedding band is yellow or white gold, but platinum or palladium makes a diamond appear whiter. Then she will consider the contour of her hand, its size, and the shape of her fingers. The jeweller will help her by trying on various kinds of rings. If Caroline is small, she will find a small stone in a simple setting becoming, while a larger stone in a more elaborate setting will be more becoming if her hand is larger.
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Famous ladies and their engagement rings
Celebrities and other famous people influence the look and style of many aspects in fashion and also set trends. Diamond engagement rings are no exception to this rule. The following is a partial list of the famous ladies and their equally famous engagement rings:
Royalty:
Queen Elizabeth II received an engagement ring from Prince Phillip that was made from diamonds from his mother's tiara.
Grace Kelly was given a 12 carat emerald-cut diamond engagement ring from Prince Rainier.
Lady Diana was engaged with a ring made of an 18 carat blue oval sapphire that was circled by fourteen diamonds.
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Replica diamond engagement rings
Of course there is the very famous pink diamond ring that Ben Affleck gave to Jennifer Lopez. This 6 carat radiant shaped pink diamond quickly caught the attention of the public and has become a highly sought after replica. It is completed with a platinum band as well as three baguette white diamonds on each side. The pink diamond engagement ring is reported to have been purchased for .2 million in 2002. The ring, while easily identified is also very feminine and modern looking.
Replicas of the famous pink diamond ring are now available for a moderate price. The cost of the replicas depends on the quality of the stones and the materials used in reproducing the pink diamond engagement ring.
Some replicas are styled as more antique diamond engagement rings. These rings have an everlasting quality and symbolize tradition and heritage. The recent engagement of Camilla Parker Bowles in February of 2005 featured such an antique engagement ring. The platinum ring has an emerald-cut center diamond with three diamond baguettes on each side. This ring originally belonged to the Queen Mother and is believed to be valued at over million.
Since few people can afford the original item, there will always be a market for replicas of these one of a kind diamond engagement rings. The quality of the replicas varies, as does the price. It is important to note that the styles of diamond engagement rings that are popular with celebrities will soon become the styles that are sought after by the not quite so rich and famous.
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