Continuing with our exploration of various cuts used for diamond engagement rings, we move on to the Oval Cut. As the name implies, diamond engagement rings featuring Oval Cut stones rely on elongated circular diamonds to produce their visual appeal. Oval Cut diamond engagement rings may not be as popular as they once were, but with the steady demand on the bridal jewellery market for antique and vintage diamond engagement rings, the presence of Oval Cut diamond engagement rings remains strong.

For a more angular take on Oval Cut diamond engagement rings, many consumers turn to Marquise Cut diamond engagement rings to offer the best of both worlds. The Marquise Cut stones featured in diamond engagement rings have the general oval shape, but with pointed ends. This offers consumers the chance to have stones in their diamond engagement rings with both angular and curved features to them. Marquise Cut stones can be set in diamond engagement rings length-wise to produce an elongated appearance across the bands of the diamond engagement rings, or straight up and down for a more cross like effect.

Pear Cut diamond engagement rings are at first glance a cross between Oval Cut diamond engagement rings and Marquise Cut diamond engagement rings. The Pear Cut stones feature one rounded end, as seen in Oval Cut diamond engagement rings, with an opposing pointed end, as seen in Marquise Cut diamond engagement rings.

Asscher Cut diamonds are another popular choice, particularly when it comes to diamond engagement rings. These stones have the general square shape of Princess Cut diamond engagement rings, however, they alse feature slightly rounded corners. Asscher Cut diamond engagement rings have been around for a substantial period of time, but have only recently gained a stronger footing in the diamond engagement rings market. Their resurgence as popular choices for diamond engagement rings can be contributed in part to their rise in fame amongst celebrity diamond engagement rings.

Last but not least, the most romantic of all diamond engagement rings would naturally feature heart shaped diamonds. As the name implies, these diamond engagement rings features diamonds cut in the precise shape of a heart.

When shopping for diamond engagement rings, one of the most important things to consider is the cut of stone you will want to feature in the diamond engagement rings. After all, the exact cut of diamond used for diamond engagement rings can make a huge impact on the overall look and feel of the diamond engagement rings themselves. By exploring the various cuts of stones used for diamond engagement rings in advance, you can not only get a better idea of which types of diamond engagement rings you may visually be more attracted to, you can also help significantly reduce the number of diamond engagement rings you have to look at before finding the perfect one.

The most common cut of diamond used for diamond engagement rings is the Round Cut stone. As the name implies, Round Cut stones are circular in appearance when viewed from above and conical when viewed from the side. Round Cut diamond are the number one choice for diamond engagement rings as many people feel they have the most classic diamond engagement rings look to them.

The next most popular diamond cut being used when it comes to diamond engagement rings is the Princess Cut. The Princess Cut produces a stone that is square in shape when viewed from above, making for diamond engagement rings that are sharper and more angled in appearance than those featuring Round Cut stones. Diamond engagement rings featuring Princess Cut stones are the second most popular choice on the bridal jewellery market and it is believed that eventually Princess Cut diamond engagement rings will eventually overtake Round Cut diamond engagement rings for the top spot on the bridal jewellery market.

Similar in design to Princess Cut diamond engagement rings, Emerald Cut diamond engagement rings feature angled stones as well, this time in a rectangular fashion. Emerald Cut stones have long been associated with royalty and can be found in numerous crown jewel collections across the globe, making them ideal for diamond engagement rings that have a regal feel to them. Both Emerald Cut diamond engagement rings and Princess Cut diamond engagement rings are also quite commonly seen in the eternity style design.

When it comes to diamond engagement rings, designer names have long been attached to exclusive lines of highly customised diamond engagement rings and bridal jewellery collections. Now more than ever, more and more designer names are popping up on the diamond engagement rings market to describe not only the collections and designs of the diamond engagement rings, but also the settings being used with the diamond engagement rings. While some of these diamond engagement rings settings may be unique in their own designer ways, lets just take a look at the basic settings used for diamond engagement rings. By understanding the basics, you’ll be able to better navigate the designer setting waters when shopping for your next purchase.

The most common setting used for diamond engagement rings is the prong or claw setting. Diamond engagement rings featuring this setting have three or more prongs which extend form the band of the ring and extend up around the sides of the stone, slightly bending over the top of the stones in the diamond engagement rings, to hold the stones securely in place.

Bezel set diamond engagement rings allow the stones to be seemingly set into the metal which extends upwards on all sides of the stone in the diamond engagement rings to hold it in place. Diamond engagement rings using this setting are particularly popular because of the smooth surface they create when the top of the stone is set flush with the surface of the diamond engagement rings.

Another popular choice for diamond engagement rings is the channel setting. Channel set diamond engagement rings are similar to bezel set diamond engagement rings in that they offer a flush surface. They vary in the fact that channel set diamond engagement rings are typically designed to house multiple stones, such as those in eternity style diamond engagement rings. The stones in the diamond engagement rings are set into a track or channel which helps keep them secure.

Pave set diamond engagement rings feature multiple small stones set in an encrusted fashion across a large surface area of the diamond engagement rings.

Stay tuned as we weight the various pros and cons of each setting type!

We all know that diamond engagement rings can be a sizeable investment. In fact, next to couples’ homes and cars, their diamond engagement rings are often their next most valuable piece of property. Given the financial value of diamond engagement rings, not to mention the enormous emotional value behind diamond engagement rings, it only makes sense that knowing how to properly clean your diamond engagement rings should be considered vital information.

For regular cleanings, diamond engagement rings often require nothing more than a quick bath in warm water with a bit of mild detergent. Always try to avoid soaps with colour dyes or fragrances as these may have a negative impact on the diamond engagement rings. After the diamond engagement rings have been washed, they should then be rinsed thoroughly to ensure that no detergent residue has been left behind on the surface of the diamond engagement rings. Then, simply pat the diamond engagement rings dry with a clean towel and you’re good to go.

For a more thorough cleaning and to remove build up or other residue that has collected on the surface of the diamond engagement rings, a soft brush can be used. Soft toothbrushes, such as those made for children, or specially made jewellery cleaning brushes are best for cleaning diamond engagement rings. These brushes are ideal for removing any surface build up on the diamond engagement rings while also being able to break loose and dirt or deposits that have become lodged in the setting of the diamond engagement rings.

If using a chemical based jewellery cleaner to clean your diamond engagement rings, always double check to make sure you are using the proper cleaner for the specific type of metal your diamond engagement rings are made from. Also make sure you are using a jewellery cleaner designed to be safe for use with the stones in your diamond engagement rings.

At least once a year, diamond engagement rings should also be professionally cleaned and inspected by a skilled jeweller. This also gives the jeweller a chance to inspect the diamond engagement rings for loose stones or other adjustments or repairs that may be needed.

Adding gemstones to diamond engagement rings is becoming more and more popular among modern couples everywhere. While some couples choose the gemstones to add to their diamond engagement rings based on personal preference, others prefer them to have a slightly more symbolic meaning, given the overall symbolism of the diamond engagement rings in general.

We’ve already looked at how couples can incorporate the brides’ and even the grooms’ birthstones into their diamond engagement rings. Now, let’s take a look at some other interesting ways to use the birthstone chart to work gemstones into your diamond engagement rings that have nothing whatsoever to do with the months the couples were born in.

One of the most popular choices for incorporating gemstones from the birthstone chart into diamond engagement rings is by relying on the date the couple first got together. If a couple began dating in June, for instance, they would use either pearls or alexandrites in their diamond engagement rings to commemorate their anniversary as a couple. This would allow the diamond engagement rings to symbolise their union as a married couple as well as serve as a reminder of when their initial relationship began, giving the diamond engagement rings a dual anniversary role.

Other couples may choose to use their diamond engagement rings to pay homage to the month they became engaged in. If the diamond engagement rings are presented in May when marriage is proposed, for example, emeralds could be included in the diamond engagement rings to celebrate this fact. Traditionally the birthstone of May, the emerald would, in this case, be used in the diamond engagement rings to symbolise the fact that the engagement took place in the month of May.

Some couples even choose to have the diamond engagement rings altered after the fact, using the month of the actual wedding to select the appropriate birthstone to have retrofitted into the diamond engagement rings. The diamond engagement rings can be fitted with placeholder stones that can be swapped out once the wedding date has been set. Like the other examples, the diamond engagement rings would not only symbolise the engagement, but the addition of the gemstone birthstone would commemorate the month fo the actual wedding itself.

When it comes to diamond engagement rings, couples are always looking for more ways to makings theirs more personal and unique in both appearance and meaning. One of the easiest ways to do this is by adding the bride and even groom’s birthstones to the diamond engagement rings to not only add a bit more colour, bit to also give the diamond engagement rings a little more of a personal touch.

If the bride was born in January, for instance, the couple could consider adding one or more beautiful, rich burgundy garnets to the diamond engagement rings to not only commemorate the bride’s birthday, but to also add a rich red colour to the diamond engagement rings themselves. May brides would be able to utilise stunning emeralds in their diamond engagement rings, well know for their royal affiliations as well as their lucky tendencies. For June babies, pearl and diamond engagement rings would be the birthstone and diamond engagement rings of choice, once a very popular choice for diamond engagement rings, particularly in Victorian times and frequently seen in antique diamond engagement rings.

For couples who may not necessarily be fond of their traditional birthstone when it comes to including it in their diamond engagement rings, there is also a full list of alternative birthstones that can be used when selecting birthstone and diamond engagement rings. Instead of topaz and diamond engagement rings for May babies, for example, Citrine and diamond engagement rings would be considered an acceptable alternative. While turquoise is the traditional birthstone for December, it may not be the best choice for pairing in diamond engagement rings. Tanzanite, on the other hand, is one of the alternative birthstone for December and would make a beautiful addition to any diamond engagement rings.

Adding birthstones to your diamond engagement rings not only gives you the chance to make your diamond engagement rings more colourful, they also give you one more way to better customise your diamond engagement rings to hep them better reflect your personality and your personal taste.

When it comes to designer diamond engagement rings, sometimes the desire for the diamond engagement rings is overwhelmed by the price attached to the rings riven by the name behind them. In these cases, there are generally two options for budget conscious consumers. The first option we looked at is the more affordable of the two and involves utilising a design it yourself service offered by many online and in store diamond engagement rings retailers that allows you to pick and choose many design elements of the diamond engagement rings. This option will generally produce diamond engagement rings that have the same basic look and feel of the designer diamond engagement rings. For a more true to form replica, there is a second option which, although slightly more costly, is still more affordable that the original designer diamond engagement rings and can produce, at times, a near identical replica to the original designer diamond engagement rings.

If you are interested in reproducing the exact look of designer diamond engagement rings or want to incorporate various design elements of multiple designer diamond engagement rings into a single custom made diamond engagement ring, your best option is to find a jeweller that will hand craft one of a kind pieces. While having diamond engagement rings designed by hand can be more costly than buying diamond engagement rings pre-fabricated off the shelf, this method can still save a significant amount of cost when compared to the cost of some top name designer diamond engagement rings. This is also the perfect solution for couples who may love the overall look of certain designer diamond engagement rings but want to change a few minor details of the diamond engagement rings to better suit their own personal tastes.

Having your diamond engagement rings hand crafted allows you nearly full creative control over almost every design aspect of the rings from start to finish. For many couples, being able to essentially create the diamond engagement rings of their dreams, or reproduce designer diamond engagement rings at a discount, is well worth the added cost above ready made diamond engagement rings.

While many of us may love the look and style of designer diamond engagement rings, we can’t always afford the price tags that some of the designer names tend to carry with them. For those of us on a slightly more restricted budget that may not be able to accommodate true designer diamond engagement rings, however, there is another option in the form of design it yourself diamond engagement rings. In fact, there are two viable options for recreating the designer diamond engagement rings of your dreams for a fraction of the cost of the originals.

The first option for couples looking to get something with the basic look and feel of the designer diamond engagement rings they admire is to take advantage of the many design it yourself diamond engagement rings both online and in retail stores. These diamond engagement rings basically allow you control over most of the major design elements that go into the diamond engagement rings themselves.

Couples are able to begin with the most basic choice which is, of course, selecting the metal from which they would like their diamond engagement rings to be made. Once the precious metal has been selected, couples will then move onto the basic style of the diamond engagement rings they would like. This can be anything from solitaire diamond engagement rings to three stone diamond engagement rings to cluster style diamond engagement rings. The particular style chosen can be selected to match as closely as possible to the designer diamond engagement rings the couple are trying to emulate.

Once the general style of the diamond engagement rings has been decided on, details such as the diamonds cut and carat weight are then selected. For solitaire diamond engagement rings, this can be a fairly open ended decision, while more restrictive styles such as cluster diamond engagement rings may have more limited options to choose from. Next, specific details regarding the stone or stones in the diamond engagement rings are decided upon and then the finished pieces are ready for production.