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The diamond solitaire has long been seen as THE wedding ring. You can never
go wrong—not with metal or cut—so long as the rock is a dazzling
diamond.
One of my favorite Mae West quotes is, “Opportunity knocks for every
man, but you have to give a woman a ring.” What a brilliant thinker,
that Mae West.
But where does this tradition of diamond solitaires or wedding rings in
general come from? What’s the history behind this symbol of love? It
is thought that the use of rings to mark an engagement between man and woman
started with the Austrian Archduke Maximillian. In 1477, he became engaged
to Mary of Burgundy and produced to her a diamond solitaire. And thus history
was made and a future of diamond rings set on.
The diamond solitaire today is most popular in two cuts: square and brilliant
(round). The brilliant cut diamond has been admired and loved for centuries,
but it seems that women in the modern world tend to lean toward the square
cut. So what is your personal preference? Remember, unless you want to mix
things up 25 years from now, the ring you become engaged with will be with
you all your life. Choose the one you love the best!
November 23rd, 2007 by Kylie Comfoltey
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This Superb Solitaire Diamond Ring With 0.50ctw Genuine Clean
Diamonds Well Made in Solid 14K White Gold- Size 6.5 |
Diamond jewelry is the ultimate adornment for a woman or even a man. It is
something which takes us beyond the realm of time. Diamond jewelry is a timeless
classic adornment, which can never go out of style and will always be looked
up amongst all kinds of jewelry. In buying diamond jewelry it is important
to keep some factors in mind.
The diamond history, diamond shape (Diamonds come in more shapes
than any other gem. Diamond jewelry with spectacular center pieces are available in round, emerald
cut, heart, marquise, oval, pear, princess, radiant, and trillion. Diamonds as accents are usually found in small round shapes and baguettes. Popular earrings are usually round or princess cut, though some may come in fancier shapes), Diamond settings (such as bar, bezel, channel, chevron, invisible,
pave, and prongs), diamond carats (The unit used to measure the size and weight of loose diamonds), diamond clarity (Clarity) is the clearness of a diamond.
The most valued diamonds are the clearest. When shopping for a diamond, look for diamonds with grades from FL to SI2. Stones from VS1 to S2 are the best value because they are lower in price without too many inclusions.) Diamond color (Diamonds
that are colorless or near colorless are the most prized.) And diamond cut (The diamond cut determines the brilliance of the diamonds. If a diamond is poorly cut, the light is lost through the sides and bottom of the diamond and there will be no radiance) Diamonds are more commonly found in certain shapes |