Good Engagement Rings For Weddings
March 24th, 2010 by Adriana Noton
Choice engagement rings for weddings can be a daunting task. What is the perfect type of ring for your fiancee? What is fashionable and why is that so? How do you pick all the different kinds if you do not know what you are looking for? This guide will explain many different cuts of ring in order to help.
The color, style, and size of the ring is all very subjective. You should know what type of metal and gem your girlfriend likes before you propose. That said, the most classic and timelessly fashionable rings are on silver, white gold, or platinum bands. This is because something silver in color can look shinier and matches with more.
Diamonds are also the classic stone for the same reason. They have more sparkle and will go with any outfit. Because they are such a popular stone, a diamond ring is often synonymous with an engagement. If you get a colored stone, people may not realize that it is intended to be an engagement ring. It also signifies a less expensive ring. Diamonds are rare due to a very controlled market. Other stones are less so. That said, sometimes smaller colored stones can be used to supplement a diamond.
One ring that should be widely ignored (unless your girlfriend specifically says she likes it) is the pear shaped diamond. These are the most commonly ridiculed stone cuts. They are better suited for earrings and necklaces because they hang correctly. They just look odd on a ring and the setting is not as secure.
The best stone shapes are circular, square, and emerald cut. They are the most basic shapes that would not draw any negative attention. Emerald cut means a more rectangular shape than square cut. It fits more oblong on the finger, heading from one knuckle to the other. Many women like them because it implies a bigger stone. You can see into the depths of the diamond better and makes it look larger than it really is.
Oval rings are a slightly better option than pear shaped ones. It is like you take a circular diamond and pull it from either end, stretching it out. A marquis cut is another option, too. In this case, you take a pear shaped diamond and have it be pointed at both ends instead of rounded at one. It bulges in the middle slightly and, like the emerald style, goes more from knuckle to knuckle.
There are other things to think about apart from the cut of the stone–though this IS the biggest part. Does your girlfriend want a solitaire ring? This means a ring with just one single stone. Some women like it because it means more attention is drawn to that particular stone. It also means the stone can be bigger, since other smaller jewels are not purchased. Some like the three stone ring with two stones flanking the major one. Others like diamonds all around the whole band.
You should also think about engraving. Do you want any sentiment written on the band? How much do you want the wedding bands themselves to match each other and match the engagement ring? Is this all going to fit into your budget? Both the engagement ring and the set of wedding rings should be bought at the same time or at least fashioned to compliment each other.