Cubic zirconia has grown extremely popular for wedding and engagement rings. Prices range from $30 for a silver ring with a .25 carat cubic zirconia and go as high as the several thousand dollars for top quality 5-carat stones set in platinum. Whatever your budget, you can find a cubic zirconia ring in every imaginable shape, color and metal. While their gemstone cuts are the same as traditional diamonds, cubic zirconia is highly wearable and stunning, given their clarity and precise faceting. They're also colorful and work beautifully with both a wedding dress and jeans.
If you're looking for a wedding or engagement ring, try to narrow down your options by first selecting from one of the main gemstone cuts.
Basic Gemstone Cuts
Step Cut
This cut has parallel facets and is rectangular in shape. It has a reputation of being glass-like and elegant. The emerald cut, a variation of the step cut, has similar facets but rounded-off corners.
Brilliant Cut
Brilliant cut gemstones tend to be brighter and have maximum sparkle as a result of its 58 different facets. The round brilliant cut solitaire is one of the most popular choices for wedding rings.
Typical Gemstone Shapes
Once you've selected the cut, it's time to select a shape. Here are some examples of popular shapes used for wedding and engagement rings.
Baguette: This stone is often rectangular and has stepped facets from the center to the side. The baguette shape tends to be very clear. They are understated and somewhat unusual in wedding jewelry.
Emerald: The emerald cut shape is like a rectangle with its corners cut off. Its facets are rectangular and present a unique sparkle.The ratio of length to width is 1.65:1.
Marquise: This elegant cut of cubic zirconia is sometimes described as a "football" shape. It is a slender shape with tapered ends and a ratio of 2:1 of length to width.
Princess: This shape has sharp corners and is typically square. It has either 50 or 58 facets. Because of it's corner angles, you need to take special care that the ring doesn't snag on anything.
Bonus Tip
When looking at gemstone rings, ensure that the stone is perfectly centered in the setting from both top and bottom. Also, look for symmetry in the stone itself. Finally, check that the center of the top facet is perfectly flat..
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Tuesday, 13 October 2009
Wednesday, 23 September 2009
Buying Guide For Engagement Rings
Engagement is undoubtedly one of the most special and unforgettable days of one's life. Everybody looks forward to a new life with a person whom they love and want to spend the rest of their life with. Engagement rings show this love in a momentous way which is to be remembered for a long time to come. This ring should not only be beautiful but also unique and very attractive.
Men give special attention while choosing a ring for their partner as they want her to say yes at all costs. If you are also celebrating your engagement, this buying guide will come in handy while choosing the perfect ring for your loved one. For some people selecting the ring for that special day is a stressful activity. This is probably because there are so many options available that one is left confused about what to buy. Before selecting a gorgeous ring you should keep in mind your requirements as well as the taste and choice of your partner. It's a good idea to take your fiancee along when shopping for the ring because this way you can have an idea about her choice.
If you want to surprise her, you may ask her friends and family members about the kind of stones she prefer and the metal she likes to wear. Women are crazy about diamond engagement rings. Buying a diamond ring is not a difficult task. Nowadays you can also order a custom-designed ring by specifying the carat, cut, clarity and color of diamonds you are looking for. This way you can buy a ring that falls within your budget and is also truly magnificent. Diamonds come in a number of varieties depending upon their shape, quality of cut and degree of clarity. Almost colorless diamonds are the most expensive of all. Similarly, ideal cut and shapes like round, emerald and marquise are commonly seen in rings for engagement and wedding sets.
Before deciding on a particular ring, set your budget. Engagement rings can be located in all price ranges starting from as low as $100. Designer rings are quite expensive with a single diamond ring starting at $1000. If you are looking for less expensive rings, you may want to check out the gemstone category. Many types of stones including alexandrite, emerald, amethyst, ruby, sapphire and some others are used for making gorgeous and unique rings. It's also a good idea to check out the unusual rings category. Rose gold and tri-tone rings are available which look stunning and exceptional. Engagement rings come in a variety of designs ranging from traditional and classic to modern and fashion. Many people prefer classic solitaire diamond rings set in platinum. Three-stone rings and rings with sidestones are also quite popular. Check out these designs to choose a lovely ring for your partner. Heart-shaped diamonds are not commonly used for making rings for engagements and weddings but some people like to try them out. These are beautiful rings which can also be worn on many other occasions including anniversary.
Men give special attention while choosing a ring for their partner as they want her to say yes at all costs. If you are also celebrating your engagement, this buying guide will come in handy while choosing the perfect ring for your loved one. For some people selecting the ring for that special day is a stressful activity. This is probably because there are so many options available that one is left confused about what to buy. Before selecting a gorgeous ring you should keep in mind your requirements as well as the taste and choice of your partner. It's a good idea to take your fiancee along when shopping for the ring because this way you can have an idea about her choice.
If you want to surprise her, you may ask her friends and family members about the kind of stones she prefer and the metal she likes to wear. Women are crazy about diamond engagement rings. Buying a diamond ring is not a difficult task. Nowadays you can also order a custom-designed ring by specifying the carat, cut, clarity and color of diamonds you are looking for. This way you can buy a ring that falls within your budget and is also truly magnificent. Diamonds come in a number of varieties depending upon their shape, quality of cut and degree of clarity. Almost colorless diamonds are the most expensive of all. Similarly, ideal cut and shapes like round, emerald and marquise are commonly seen in rings for engagement and wedding sets.
Before deciding on a particular ring, set your budget. Engagement rings can be located in all price ranges starting from as low as $100. Designer rings are quite expensive with a single diamond ring starting at $1000. If you are looking for less expensive rings, you may want to check out the gemstone category. Many types of stones including alexandrite, emerald, amethyst, ruby, sapphire and some others are used for making gorgeous and unique rings. It's also a good idea to check out the unusual rings category. Rose gold and tri-tone rings are available which look stunning and exceptional. Engagement rings come in a variety of designs ranging from traditional and classic to modern and fashion. Many people prefer classic solitaire diamond rings set in platinum. Three-stone rings and rings with sidestones are also quite popular. Check out these designs to choose a lovely ring for your partner. Heart-shaped diamonds are not commonly used for making rings for engagements and weddings but some people like to try them out. These are beautiful rings which can also be worn on many other occasions including anniversary.
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