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Women's
Diamond Wedding Rings
A favorite
activity of everyone getting married is the incredible fun of going
through a wedding ring selection process. But there are so many
things to consider - and sometimes it can turn into a nightmare.
I've got to be
honest here, everybody secretly wants a monster stone in the most
beautiful setting possible. Do most women get it? No, not really. A
perfect, flawless 3K diamond (or bigger) isn't realistic for most.
Getting married involves a lot more than a flash ring which is going
to have to be paid for and, of course, the bigger it is, the longer
it's going to take to pay for it.
Like most
young girls, you may have spent a lot of time dreaming of the perfect
diamond wedding ring. Hopefully, you and your fiance decided to shop
for rings together, or you have informed him of what you like. You
will wear the wedding ring for a significant amount of time and it
only makes sense that it's something that you like. If your knowledge
of diamond wedding rings is limited to size, it's a good idea that
you obtain more information before you make your wedding ring selection.
Consider some
alternatives like "Loose or Set".
When most
people think of a diamond wedding ring, they often think of a stone
that is already set or mounted. You can actually buy a diamond only
and choose a setting later. Why would you do this? The cost. When you
shop for loose diamonds you will notice that diamonds are available
in various sizes and shapes, including oval, round, and marquise.
Now let's say
you are pretty much indifferent to the shape, but you might want to
consider your hands. Certain styles complement certain types of
hands. A good guide is to match the shape of the diamond to the hand.
Do you have long, narrow fingers? Then an oval-shaped diamond or
similar elongated style diamond for your wedding ring would probably
work for you. Round diamonds usually are considered a good choice for
most hands.
Now, what
about the setting.
You really
need to carefully consider the setting when shopping for a wedding
ring. Should you choose platinum or yellow or white gold? Yellow gold
is the setting that most people choose for their wedding ring. It is
typically less expensive than platinum or white gold. But if you do
choose a yellow gold wedding ring, be careful that you don't choose a
higher quality just because you think it is better. As the quality of
yellow gold goes up, the softer the metal becomes. A wedding ring set
in 24k gold will be less resilient to scratches and more malleable
than a ring that is set in 14k gold.
Platinum is by
far the most expensive and most durable of the trio. White gold is a
good choice for a wedding ring setting if versatility is important to
you. White gold tends to go with everything.
White diamonds
are by far the most popular. Did you know that you could buy a pink
diamond? Diamonds are available in other colors, but these are
typically more expensive. Second to the classic white diamond is the
yellow diamond. When shopping for your wedding ring you will actually
find more of these than any other color of diamond.
OK, now the
big one - consider the cost.
Your budget
probably carries the most weight in your wedding ring selection. A
wedding ring featuring a diamond can cost as little as $100 and as
much as $1,000,000. In general, the amount of money you can expect to
pay for a diamond wedding ring will vary according to the type of
stone and the setting. The more carats (that is the bigger the single
diamond or the more smaller diamonds there are in total) a wedding
ring has the more it will cost. Diamonds set in platinum will cost
you the most. You can, however, spend much less on a wedding ring set
in 14-carat gold. You can balance the cost by buying a wedding ring
with a high number of carats and set in a less expensive setting.
Ultimately,
you have to carefully consider your budget and your future. There is
no single answer that will suit everyone. Some have the enviable
pleasure of being able to buy whatever combination they most desire.
For most of us, however, we need to begin our married life by using
smart and careful selection to make sure our diamond ring not only
suits and satisfies us, but also doesn't stress our finances. |
