Wedding Jewellery UK

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Choosing a Ring

Ideally your engagement ring should be the same gold weight as your wedding band.  If you have a 10-karat band sitting beside one of 18 Karats, they are going to rub and wear away at different rates.  Similarly, a white gold ring beside a platinum ring is not a good idea because the harder platinum ring will wear away at the softer one.

When choosing a ring, the professionals recommend that you check these four elements.

Cut - round tends to be the most popular, but it is important to consider how the shape reflects the light.

Colour - the whiter the better, usually, although this depends on whether you will be setting the stone in yellow or white gold.

Clarity - the clearer the better.

Carat - this depends on budget, so ask to see as many samples as possible.  The tiniest stone is usually 0.25 of a carat.  A 4-carat stone would be of the Elizabeth Taylor proportions!

Be practical about choosing an engagement ring.  If your job is fairly manual - i.e. if you are a hairdresser, nurse or chef - a low setting such as flush, channel or bezel (where the ring surrounds the diamond) is less likely to catch or get damaged than a gem in a raised setting.

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