You rehearsed it over and over again: sweaty hands and your heart beats faster and faster. Sound familiar? An engagement proposal is one of the major turning points in your life! Finding the perfect engagement ring makes it even more stressful.

The engagement ring is a visible sign of love and betrothal. A dress ring, meaning a ring with a gemstone, is usually the one that gets picked. The most popular choice is a ring with one diamond, known as a diamond solitaire.

So you decided to go for the diamond. It is a great choice! It looks stunning, it is the hardest substance on earth and it has symbolized security and strength since the 15th century. You should be aware of some basic facts regarding how diamonds are valued. Keep the four Cs in mind when you browse for the ring: Cut, Clarity, Colour and Carat.

• Cut: It indicates the shape and how well the diamond has been cut to that shape. Princess cut is a popular cut these days
• Clarity: A diamond’s purity and how many flaws it has is measured in clarity
• Colour: If you’ve read about the colour of a diamond, it refers to how yellow it looks. The rule is the clearer it appears, the more expensive it is.
• Carat: The last C measures the weight of a diamond.  One carat is 200 milligrams and each carat is divided into 100 parts called “points”. A 3 carat diamond therefore weighs 0.6 grams.

This is a quick lecture on what to keep in mind when you compare engagement rings in a similar price range. Check the four Cs and you are good to go.

Whether is is a diamond solitaire engagement ring or the 3 carat diamond ring, you have to make a choice as to which ring is the perfect ring for your partner. And trust me, in the end, it is all about you, the love of your life and the beginning of the rest of your lives together.

Did you know?

Three out of four brides receive a diamond engagement ring. Of those, 60% are involved in picking out their ring, while 3% actually pick it themselves.

- Mandy

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