john1972 asked:


It can be a difficult task when looking for engagement rings, especially considering the wide choice that exists today. There are variations in every aspect of a ring; the setting, diamond, style of the band and the precious metal to name but a few. 

Diamond engagement rings can vary enormously in quality, and it is very important to make sure you get the very best diamond for your money. Certain details are essential knowledge when looking at diamond rings. It is amazing how many stores sell diamonds without disclosing the most important details, such as the colour and clarity. Most diamonds are graded by how white the stone is, with D being the very best colour. This essentially means, that it is the whitest shade of diamond possible. As we move down the alphabet and reach J-K colours, we start to see a hint of yellow creep in which increases as we move further along. 

The quality is also graded. This is a measure of how marked the diamond is. Small inclusions are present in most diamonds apart from those graded flawless. Some of the best diamonds in the world are graded D IF, which is a combination of D colour, the whitest along with Internally Flawless clarity.
It is not necessary to opt for the very best, but if you choose a white diamond, reasonably clear of marks (generally H/I colour and SI1 clarity) or above, you will avoid the premium that accompanies a high colour and clarity diamond.

 For the ring style itself, simple is often a very wise concept. By keeping the ring style fairly simple, the eye is drawn not to the setting and surrounding ring, but to the diamond itself. This was one of the successes of the Tiffany Setting, which was designed to securely hold the diamond with a simple six claw setting. Claw set engagement rings (or prong set as they are sometimes referred to as) hold the diamond within small projections around the stone. These claws can vary in number from three to eight. The more claws, the more secure the diamond. Lesser amounts of claws are a more contemporary look. Alternative setting styles include the rub-over or bezel setting and the tension setting. Both are also more contemporary styles, which can be found in an enormous range of designs.

 A common question raised when purchasing a diamond is – do I need a certificate. Let us just explain what a certificate is briefly. A diamond certificate is a report produced after the diamond has been looked at in a laboratory. Many reputable laboratories exist, providing detailed documentation that identifies a diamond as unique. Measurements, proportions, colour, clarity and fluorescence are some of the details noted on such certificates. They provide a record of the stone, and provide reassurance to the consumer that the diamond is the colour/ clarity etc. specified by the retailer. 

With the recent credit crunch upon us, many people are now turning more to the internet for such goods. Many niche companies now offer an array of designs, combined with freely available expert knowledge to guide you along the process. Combined with exceptional quality and service, many of these rings are customised to the client’s requirements whilst carrying a much more modest price tag than the High Street. Anyone considering a purchase would be advised to make some initial contact with the company. Find out credentials; be sure that all diamond specifications are disclosed and make sure the company belongs to a professional body such as the British Jewellers Association.

Roger Glass asked:


Did you know that you can have customized unique engagement rings created especially for you and your sweetheart? If you are looking to deviate from the standard trend, than you will be glad to know that you can design and create your very own unique engagement rings. It’s true, and it is easy to do.

Why spend a fortune on platinum when titanium looks extremely similar, with unmatched durability and resilience? Many people aren’t anymore, and they are looking at titanium rings as the answer to the cost issue. You can create unique titanium engagement rings that look spectacular, feel great on, and will not succumb to the scratching and bending that is generally associated with gold or platinum, through every day wear and tear.

You can even opt for unique gold engagement rings at affordable prices. They are affordable without sacrificing beauty. There are others which use only the finest precious metals such as 18 karat gold, platinum, white gold and mokume gane, each ring is substantial in weight while maintaining a very comfortable fit. Your diamond will be hand selected to fit your taste and budget. Each design is original, and every ring a work of art.

Is your sweetheart a free spirit who does not like to stick to conformity? Unique engagement rings at discount, wholesale prices are available on the Internet. You can find great sites on the Internet that provide photographs of actual unique engagement rings. You can browse through these photos and see if a particular style makes you go back to it every time. Inquire about getting a unique engagement ring designed, as there are excellent jewelers who can create a work of art, just from your verbal or written description on how you want your engagement rings to look. They can often help you with your decision-making process, as well as show you examples of other unique engagement rings that have been created for other people. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.

An engagement ring is a symbol of a man’s love and promise to his sweetheart. Why not get her something she will cherish? Shop for unique engagement rings today and express your love with unique engagement rings.

quorora asked:


You have been dating someone for some time (say 4 months) but she has not been clear. You see in some cultures, women find it hard to say yes. She tells you how she has a boyfriend, but when you don’t call her for a day, she sends you messages about how you are deserting her. Now you want to propose marriage to such a person, do you go with a ring and try to have her put it on so that the message is delivered by accepting the ring or you wait until she says yes and you put the ring in her finger?

YaskY asked:


I hear anywhere from 3 to 6 mos. Have also heard 15%.
No there IS a guidleine! I am just trying to figure out which is accurate. I would never be so shallow to even ask how much nor to check whether the rule was followed.
I have no fiance. My friends and I were discussing the tradition, everyone thinks something different. thanks to the legitamate answers and LOL @ poor bastard! lmao
Sheesh! When I put the question under “philosphy” THEn give me the beauty pagaent answers “i believe love should outweigh…” Shut it! Its a QUESTION. Seems that only business professionals should answer.

Thanks in advance!
Never mind. Found better answerers. No offense to some of you!

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dearsomeone4 asked:

www.myspace.com LYRICS: We met more than two years back It’s frighting how time can go by so fast that you don’t even notice when it’s gone There’s something about Ohio that I can’t help but love But sometimes the highway miles seem so long So don’t cry darling I’ll be there in the morning but you know That the worst part is always heading home We spend so much time apart I know sometimes it’s hard but girl if there’s one thing I’m sure of it is us Besides we have the small things like eight …

masterofelements asked:


I want to propose to my g/f but need help finding a inexpensive ring at this time. Any advice?
I want to buy what I can for now but hopefully in at least another year replace it with a much more expensive engagement ring.
I only wish I had more money to buy something really nice for her.

Asheley Khan asked:


If you’ve been wanting to give somebody something that is priceless, you ought to be in love. Sure, you feel like living the rest of your life with that beautiful lady. Take this bold step and be clear about your feelings for her. Yes, its time you proposed to your beloved and let her know how much she means to you. Have you been wondering which is the best way to impress her and also get a positive answer?  Well, you have it all here and right now. Nothing less than a diamond can express your true love for her. The psychology of a woman is such that when she is gifted a diamond, it is something she doesn’t take very casually. Instead she is appalled at the amount of value given to her. She knows exactly how serious you are about the relationship.

Like the tradition has been coming a long way in the west, engagement rings have been considered the most valuable jewellery that carry with it a lot of expression of love and hope. This is said to be an ideal way of proposing to a woman you are in love with. It also carries with it your future plans of marriage with the lady, only after her wholehearted consent. This is indeed an emotional moment where you may feel the need for the right kind of advise so that you don’t end up messing things.  Remember it is a great honor for a woman who wears the engagement ring given to her by the person she is deeply in love with. The whole world could seem very small when compared to the happiness and joy that she basks in on being engaged to the right person. Check out what can actually impress her.

Let us begin with what kind of a personality your beloved possesses. It is important that you choose from a variety of engagement rings that befit a particular personality type. For instance if she is the tall and slim kind and has artistic looking fingers, an oval shaped or a rhombus shaped diamond set in a soft rounded platinum or gold ring would be a perfect choice. So make sure you do a survey on the kind of engagement rings available. Secondly ensure asking for the ring’s symbolism. Each kind of ring depending on the number of diamonds studded in it and the way in which it is set, calls for a particular sentimental and symbolic value. You will surely find a ring to depict your thoughts and emotions more than perfectly. It’s all about the right time and the right approach with which you are shopping for your engagement ring. There are a lot of shops online that now deal in jewellery. Diamond jewellery has caught up a rage in the online market with its very competitive rates. After a thorough survey you will be surprised to note that the rates online are more reasonable than when you buy from a regular store. Why does this happen? Well, for one simple reason that the operational cost of running an online store and displaying jewellery from engagement rings to wedding bands is very economical. Since the scope for customizing designs is also easily available online, people have begun preferring the online stores to the regular ones.

Talking of engagement rings make sure that you have the perfect size of the ring finger and also make sure you have an idea of what kind of jewellery your lady normally opts for. Give this picture to a perfect diamond jeweler and he’ll create something absolutely novel and unbelievable. Some online stores like www.diamondsonweb.com could give you a total guide on how to choose from a dazzling variety of engagement rings. At times when you have all the most beautiful and fabulous looking things in one place, making a choice becomes a tougher task. Take maximum information and make sure that you make a smart buy with the right engagement ring that brings you the desired reply from your beloved!

Ritu Raj Mishra asked:


Everyone wishes to impress his woman with the most glittering engagement ring, after she has given approval to marry him. The gleaming-shine of the stone on top of the ring and its overall astonishing looks does not mean that you have to spend a fortune in buying such a ring. There are ways that you can follow for buying an expensive-looking engagement ring at affordable prices. Here are some tips to keep in mind while shopping for suitably priced ring of her choice.

You must exactly know about the life style of your bride-to-be. Try to find out her choice of engagement ring and the features she wants to add to it. May be she has a liking for simplicity and, then, a matching ring will not cost much to you. However, when a solitaire diamond, which is the usual choice, is to be set in gold or white metal like platinum, the rings sometimes become expensive.

To combat the high costs of an engagement ring of diamond solitaire, you need to give attention towards some finer pints. You must take into account cut, clarity, and color and carat size. Note also that minor quality lowering faults in diamond rings such as scratches or inclusive, meaning slight traces of foreign material in diamond are not visible at all to the naked and untrained eye. You have to put the diamond under special microscope to notice the faults. At the same time glitter of such a diamond is almost as high as that of high quality diamond. But you can buy such a diamond studded engagement ring at lower prices.

To lower the costs involved in engagement rings, you should pick up a metal that is not usually priced very high. Then, carat size of the diamond is what you must look for. Carat sizes of diamonds range from a quarter to many carats and the costs will be fixed accordingly. Then, the settings are also a factor in lowering or increasing of cots. An intricate design with lots of embellishments will surely costs you hugely while comparatively simple carvings on the ring will be suitable to tight budget.

But that is not all. Where you shop from also determines the costs of a diamond engagement ring. Straightly rushing to the local jewelry shop may cost you extra as happens with most of the hurried purchases. Of course, jewelries are seldom sold in sales like any other items. If you are not hesitant, then, a secondhand ring form such stores can save you lots of money.

However, quality engagement rings can also be browsed on internet, with plenty of jewelers displaying their products on websites. Here also, do not make the purchasing in haste. Compare the design, carat sizes and other features of diamond engagement rings along with prices of different online jewelers. Know that online market of engagement rings is highly competitive with every seller making pricing easier to grab a share of the business. Comparing the prices thus can lead you to an engagement ring of your bride’s dream, not stressing your pocket much.

Dominic Donaldson asked:


The tradition of engagement rings has been embedded in western culture for over a millennia. The concept is that a woman is presented with an engagement ring as a gesture of a mans intention to wed her. The ring is worn until the wedding day when it is replaced during a wedding ceremony by the wedding ring. The engagement ring is then is either worn with the wedding ring or put in storage. The wedding ring is a symbol of the marriage commitment and deeply ingrained in western religious practices.

Engagement rings started in classical period where Aristotelian natural sciences believed that a vein from the finger of the left hand was linked directly to the heart, so a ring worn on that finger was representative of being directly linked to the heart. In Western culture the ring was introduced as a symbol of betrothment after the Pope Innocent III, who ruled around 1215, introduced a period of waiting before people were married.

At that feudal point in history wealth was not spread around and only the nobility and the church had money to purchase precious stones. The feudal period lasted well into the sixteenth century and during that time the proletarians would use whatever they could get their hands on, such as metal or wooden bands. As it is today, engagement rings became a status symbol and the very rich would have elaborate engagement rings designed with precious stones encrusted in them. Plain bands are still used today in certain countries mainly around Lutheran Europe.

As the feudal system began to dissolve through the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, with the emergence of the merchant class or what is referred to today as the middle class, there was more money available and engagement rings became a more common place occurrence. During this period to be betrothed was a serious matter and it was not taken likely, as with many traditional values this has dissolved these days and divorce and broken engagements are commonplace.

Depending on where you live the laws differ around this subject. In certain states of the United States of America the ring is the property of the person giving it, as it represents a commitment to marry. If this is not honoured then the ring has to be returned to the donor irrelevant of who is seen to be at fault for the dissolution of the engagement. In other places it is understood that the ring is a gift and becomes legal property of the recipient after the donor has handed it over.

Engagement rings today take many forms however after a massive advertising campaign in the 1940s a leading diamond manufacturer basically said that you do not love your fiance unless you give her a diamond. This changed popular culture and now diamond solitaire engagement rings are the most popular. Other forms of engagement rings are birth stones, or precious stones, whose initials are an acronym for a message such as beloved, love or dearest.

The engagement ring is a symbol of love and intent to wed, many couples who do not believe in marriage will still wear rings on their fingers called commitment rings. This practice has survived over two millennia and countless empires and today engagement rings are big business, as it is not only a symbol of love but a status symbol.