As a man you might think diamond engagement rings are just diamond engagement rings – right? You would be wrong. The choices available in different engagements rings, and different cuts of diamonds, can be endless and overwhelming.

There are different styles and designs – and have you thought about the shape of the diamond– or the setting? The most popular choice of diamond engagement rings are solitaire diamond rings. These have a timeless style and with this, you might think that you are on to a winner. However, even with only one diamond to deal with, there are still very important aspects to consider that can best be described by the 4 ‘C’s – the cut, clarity, colour and carat.

Jewellers such as us at Marlows Certified Diamonds can help you with your research. Consideration of the 4 ‘C’s will affect the style of the ring, the quality and the size of the diamond – and of course the price.

Above all, remember, it is not necessarily about how much you spend. It’s instead more important that you consider your wife-to-be and her personal style and taste. Only then can you be sure that your diamond engagement ring will result in a very happy “yes”!

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There are various styles of settings available on the market, and below are some of the main terms used in the diamond industry.

CLAW SET – This means that the diamond is held in place by a number of prongs.  Most typically 4 claw or 6 claw, more modern designs of jewellery also use 3 prongs.  Claw set diamonds typically emit the most sparkle, as the raised position of the diamond generally allows most light refraction in the diamond, and therefore the most brilliance.  Claw settings are normally found on solitaire diamond engagement rings for example.

CHANNEL SET – Most typically found in diamond eternity rings and other rings where more than one diamond is set, channel set means that a number of diamonds are set flush alongside each other and are held in place by a strip of metal each side.  Princess cut diamonds often look best in channel settings due to the fact that their square shape provides excellent symmetry and tessalation.

RUB-OVER SET – This is a very traditional way of setting diamonds and refers to when the diamond is fully encased in metal, with just the table of the diamond (ie the top surface) being visible.  Whilst providing welcome added security for the diamond, rub-over settings can sometimes detract slightly from the brilliance of the diamond (albeit fractionally), as the rub over setting can adversely affect the light refraction in the diamond.  This method of setting is often used on diamond engagement rings.

PAVE SET – This term relates to when a multitude of often small diamonds are set very closely together, providing a ‘diamond encrusted’ effect on a piece of diamond jewellery.

Whichever setting for your diamonds you chose, you can rest assured that your piece of diamond jewellery will always be special, as it has been chosen by you for your loved one.

The author is the Managing Director of DeJoria Diamonds, the online diamond engagement rings specialists. For more information, visit www.dejoria.co.uk

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