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Abandoned somewhat in recent years, the engagement returns back to the front of the stage. In the tradition and the collective imagination, the engagement is inseparable from the ring of the same name. But what are the criteria for buying the engagement ring?

Ask yourself the right questions

Engagement is undoubtedly one of the most important moments in the life of a young couple since the lovebirds together make the decision to engage with each other. In ninety-nine percent of the cases, it is the boy who makes his request, often surprised, to the chosen one of his heart. But for it to be possible, he needs the engagement ring. A jewel today available in a myriad of variations of shapes and materials, as you can see at Edenly.

The first thing to do is to define the amount you want to spend on this precious jewelry. The budget level will indeed depend on the characteristics of the ring. Be careful though, because the most expensive ring is not necessarily the prettiest, even if you bought it at a great jeweler. Between five hundred and one thousand euros, you can easily find “the rare pearl”. That’s why some men do not hesitate to save money before buying this ring.

The metal and the precious stone

Once the amount is fixed, you can finally devote yourself to the material of the ribbon of the jewel, more precisely the turn of the finger of the jewel. And not surprisingly, yellow or pink, gold especially the eighteen carats is still as successful with future fiancées. Alternatively, there are also whites and grays. However, to the extent that this metal is ninety-five percent yellow gold, their beautiful colors may fade over the months.

Nevertheless, if you can afford it, the ultimate is platinum. Highly resistant, this metal is the most valuable material used in the making of engagement rings.

Otherwise, people with a limited budget can always move towards silver, titanium or steel. And for what is now the precious stone, symbolizing eternity, the diamond is the gem of this ring. However, we see now, more and more, set with sapphire, emerald, rubies, pearls, even stones.

Other criteria to consider

What will happen to the shape of the jewel now? Many of you will probably immediately think of the loner. It is not surprising at all, knowing that nearly fifty percent of women dream of being asked to do so with the classic diamond solitaire .

However, to change the usual standards or in order to stand out from the crowd, nothing prevents you from opting for a completely different style, provided you retain a model that corresponds to his tastes, of course. When in doubt, ask for advice and opinions of friends and family. Otherwise, in order not to make odd, you can always leave to the principal interested the choice of the ring. Here, unfortunately, you have to put an end to the effect of surprise.

Seriously, what passionate jewelry and gems do not crack on precious stones especially diamonds?

I admit, I have been fascinated by this gem for years. That’s why I decided to devote an article in my blog.

The gem of excess

Even before I could afford my first diamond solitaire , this precious gem was already the subject of all my attention. Regularly, I even went to visit jewelers to admire and touch the stone. Why so much craze? First, the exceptional beauty and clarity of this gem, especially if the diamond has shades of colors such as pink, blue, green or yellow.

Moreover, at an auction organized by Sotheby’s on November 13, 2013 in Geneva, the most expensive diamond in the world was awarded at a colossal price of $ 83 million, namely nearly 61 million euros. Beautifully set on a ring, the Pink Star is a rare 59.60 carat pink diamond from one of the De Beers mines in Africa. Weighing 11.92 grams, the Pink Star has a thickness of 1.36 centimeters, with a measurement of 2.60 centimeters by 2.69 centimeters.

But if I have so much fascination for this precious stone, it’s because this natural mineral composed mainly of carbon is only 150 or even 1000 kilometers below the earth’s crust. Indeed, a temperature around 1200 degrees, associated with a pressure of 4.5 GPa are the conditions sine qua non to the formation of the diamond. Hence its rarity and its very expensive cost.

What you need to know when buying a diamond

If one day you want to become the lucky owner of a diamond you must take into account these 4 evaluation criteria. More specifically, the 4C will intervene in determining the price of this precious stone. The first is the Carat which as its name indicates defines the weight of the gem. So the more the gem is heavy, the higher the price. And if my memory does not fail me, only diamonds cut with more than 0.5 carats can be qualified as rare.

The second criterion is the Clarity which specifies the purity of the gemstone based on the number of inclusions present in the gem. These imperfections may be in the form of crystals or gaseous clouds. Otherwise, once examined from every angle, the stone will be classified according to its purity. And for information, in the purity chart, a diamond is qualified perfect when the gem is categorized Internally Flawless or FL.

The diamond on my engagement ring is on the scale of VS2 or Very Small Inclusion, a very appreciable purity. But now let’s talk about the Cut . This third criterion concerns mainly the size, the symmetry and the shape of the diamond and will be defined according to four essential elements which are: the breech, the crown, the table and the rondiste. Finally, the fourth, and not least, criterion is the color of the gemstone or color .

Here are all the tips to choose your diamond!

When you are passionate or inveterate jewelry collector, we are in perpetual search of the most beautiful piece. We then multiply places and buying channels. Try these three!

Garage sales

New jewellery shops open their doors each year in France. Their number has continued to grow, to the delight of jewelry buffs who are both male and female. Some brands even specialize in gold, silver, fantasy or ethnic models. Only disadvantage, it is often proposed in these shops that new creations, even among high-end jewelers. Difficult then to find rings, necklaces, or older pins. But luckily there are garage sales or flea markets find antique jewelry. To find the rare pearl, collectors do not hesitate to skim them, because one can simply purchase unique and original pieces. Better, bargaining is even allowed.

Websites

Otherwise, in recent times, the big trend is to online shopping and the world of jewelry is not spared. Some people have already definitely adopted this mode of acquisition. Engagement rings, wedding bands, jewels set with precious stones. There is only the embarrassment of choice. Everything is now trading online. Shopping on the internet has many advantages. First, there is the undeniable practical side of this approach. No need to shop around the jewels.

What’s more, the items are in most cases delivered at home. But with the internet, it is now also possible to order jewelry made in other countries and receive them directly, especially ethnic jewelry. Caution is advisable, however, because scammers, as well as people of bad faith, do not miss. This is why we must learn about the seller before engaging in any transaction: for this, check the Legal Site that must clearly include administrative information about the company, as well as special mentions such as general conditions sales terms, delivery times and reimbursement conditions, which are reassuring criteria par excellence.

Private sales

The third mode of purchase is private sales . Launched a few years ago, these are now legion, especially with fans of luxury jewelry and designer. Indeed, it sells articles of major brand new end of series at unbeatable prices, since it is 40 to 70% cheaper, compared to their price in the shop.

Only here, you have to be invited to attend these sales and unfortunately, the membership is done in the majority of the cases via a sponsorship. Luckily, at some stores, a simple registration on their site will suffice. The dates and locations of the private sales are then communicated by email, as well as the invitations. Otherwise, there are also websites linking people to sponsors.