What could be more heartwarming than being given a diamond engagement ring by your loved one? A diamond is the symbol of long lasting love, long term relationship and commitment, for it is the world's hardest metal after all.
Emotions are hard to express like love and admiration- so gifting an engagement diamond ring to your girlfriend or anyone special is like sending a powerful declaration of love implied through a precious diamond.
We all know that once a diamond is authentic it is also expensive. But, what is the costly value compared to the tears of joy that you see in the person you love. Her warm smile just makes everything worth it.
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in weight, tagged as G in terms of color(very near colorless), with I1 inclusion and enhanced clarity. The stone is cut in a round brilliant shape to allow maximum
penetration of light thereby enhancing its lustre.
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When choosing to buy a diamond engagement ring it is essential to know the the appropriate placement of the diamond as well. This is what we call a setting.
Ask yourself the following questions:
- Do I prefer white gold, yellow gold or platinum?
- Do I need a simple band or affixed with smaller gems?
- Does my taste go with vintage, contemporary, romantic or eclectic?
- Do I like my diamond to be single or with added side gems?
Prong
The prong is famous for a single diamond engagement ring. It is crafted for the sole purpose of highlighting the stone. The prongs secure the diamond while allowing light to disperse through the stone.
Prong setting come in fours and six for maximum glitter and fire for the diamond.
Channel
Dual strips of platinum or gold form an impressive grouping of stones set on each side. The stones are set deep with the metal, providing protection from wear and tear, but somewhat reducing the diamond's brilliance.
Pave
The setting is like a honeycomb- only it is in metal. Minute gemstones are attached very close to each other in small holes of the metal frame. All you observe are sparkling diamonds because no metal is seen. This very setting mirrors elegance, quality and shine.
Bar
Stones are actually affixed in the row and bars that support the stones on each side of the gem. This manner creates a magnificent show of uniformity. More light passes through the diamond in this type of setting.
Three-stone
In this setting, three diamonds are mounted in three prongs. The center stone is usually larger than the other two side stones. However, a more brilliant look is produced by attaching three little diamonds altogether. The result is heightened lustre and color.
Halo
Several smaller diamonds are set around the central diamond to make a "halo" effect.
The halo of diamonds often creates an illusion that the center diamond is larger than it actually is.
Bead
Tiny diamonds are attached in a close row and share twofold prongs. The setting is a reflection of antique style but with still sparkling diamonds. Bigger diamonds produce the effect of brilliance. Most of the time, diamonds in bead set are blended together with milgrain design to fashion an authentic stylish estate look.
Split Shank
In this style, the ring's band or the "shank" divides in two branches to secure the focal diamond. The setting can be metal or it can also be set with stones for a more brilliant effect. This setting is commonly used for bigger gems weighing above 1.00 carat. This setting has grown in popularity since 2007.
Shared Prongs
Two diamonds both share a single prong. This small amount of metal secure the diamonds and permit maximum light exposure to each diamond, thus increasing its fire and sparkle. The setting type is wildly famous, and one of the most requested styles in diamond settings.
Age-old Dome
An elevated metal dome circles the central gem emphasizing its beauty. The dome makes a denser band and is suitable for anyone who has an active lifestyle and who wants to sport a large ring.
Fishtail
Small stones are fastened tightly in a line.
The diamonds make a subtle look of class and elegance that highlights the center diamond wonderfully. When light hits the diamonds, they sparkle. This setting is perfect for a diamond halo.
Classy Band
A diamond ring band can be fashioned in any setting, in any width, and for a suitable budget.
The ring band setting is a perfect classy selection for anniversary, marriage proposal, birthday and any other special event.Bands can be all diamonds or it can be interspersed with ot
her gemstones as well.
Milgrain
This setting is added accent to the ring. This is handcrafted and they resemble small metal beads that trace the edges of the ring. There is added beauty with old age charm.
Usually we see diamonds in white- there are the most expensive when classified according to color. Colorless diamonds and near colorless ones belong to the DEF and GHI professional color scale according to GIA(Gemological Institute of America). Green diamonds on the other hand are rare.
And- even though green diamonds are obviously not belonging to the colorless categories, genuine green diamonds are costing a fortune and a diamond like this appears green due to the stains caused by the activity of radioactive uranium on the mineral or any other earthly radiation. The radiation itself causes the diamond to turn green- hence green diamonds.
The price of intense genuine green diamonds can sum up from $60,000 to around $150,000 per carat.
Overall, it is still essential to follow the 4 C's- carat, clarity, color, and cut. Colorless or green diamonds may appear brilliant but if they are blurry, have less carat weight and poorly cut- then the saleability of the gems are greatly affected.
Among the famous natural green diamonds is the globally known Dresden diamond shown in the left corner. The Dresden diamond got its name from Saxony's capital in London. This apple green diamond is 40.70 carats and is the biggest and rarest IIA class true green diamond ever discovered.
photo courtesy of http://famousdiamonds.tripod.com
The discovery of diamonds in Africa is synonymous to oppression, conflict and subversion. Finding a diamond in the continent also means inheriting a curse. Well, that is what history told us about the diamond industry in African countries, but as opposed to the common belief that a diamond fuels unrest and exploitation, in Botswana it is a totally different story. Since the discovery of the vast Orapa diamond mine reserve, Botswana's economy has never been the same. The country largely depended on the mining of diamonds, and thus it helped in the development of their healthcare system, in attracting huge investors, building schools and universities, constructed many banks, malls and shopping outlets and opened up career opportunities for their citizens. Botswana used to be one of the poorest countries in the world, but now it is one of the stable and prosperous countries. With a valuable partnership with the most reputable diamond industry that is De Beers, Botswana and De Beers formulated the company Debswana. Debswana continues to serve the large aspects of the country's economic growth.
Illustrated in this video from journeymanpictures show how diamonds skyrocketed progress in Botswana.
Unbreakable, untamed, that is what describe diamonds. Coming from the Greek term "adamas" which implies the unbreakable properties of a diamond, the gem is composed of the face-centered cubic crystal form otherwise known as diamond lattice. The supreme physical qualities of the precious gem make it the utmost and hardest gem of all gems. This carbon-rich mineral is formed by the highest of pressure and temperature deep down from the earth's mantle. First noticed and mined along the rivers of India such as in Krishna and Godavari, the diamond stones were being revered as religious icons and as such, they are used in sacred ceremonies to deities and their gods.
The luster of the diamonds or its extreme ability to disperse light into different colors, and the many uses in several industries particularly in glass cutting and electronics, make it rank as the highest in the hierarchy of precious gems. Diamonds are described using the four C's classification. There are mainly carat, cut, color and clarity; the higher a diamond ranks in each of these classification the more expensive it gets.
That is why a diamond jewelry never loses its charm to people from all walks of life. The diamond is a symbol of commitment, hence engagement rings are commonly adorned with diamonds. A person looks elegant wearing a diamond necklace- it enhances the beauty of the one wearing it. The diamond rings and diamond earrings adorn a woman's bare fingers and ears and draws attention to her beautiful face, and diamond charm bracelets or even anklets! They are handed down as heirlooms from generation to generation giving justice to the statement "a diamond is forever."
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