How To Choose An Engagement Ring

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• Choosing an engagement ring can be daunting at
  first, but its all about how you approach the
  process. Depending on your relationship with your
  significant other, youll need to decide if you
  prefer to present a ring to her after shopping
  alone, or if selecting a ring should be a
  collaborative process.
• By surprising the one you love, youre sure to
  make romantic memories to last a lifetime. Shell
  be delighted to see how much time you spent
  researching the perfect ring, and nothing says
  marriage like a stunning diamond.

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• Surprises arent for everyone, however. Many
  couples decide to shop for an engagement ring as
  a pair. This can be beneficial as it allows the
  bride-to-be to select the perfect ring, with
  limited guesswork by her partner. Shopping
  together can also help couples stay within the
  right price range, and can be helpful if the
  ring-wearer has varied taste in jewelry.

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• When shopping for a ring as a pair, sizing is a
  cinch. Conversely, it can be much harder when
  planning a surprise ring unveiling. Youll have
  to do a little detective work to ensure the
  correct fit

• One idea is to take note of a few of her favorite
  rings, and check the sizes when she isnt
  looking.
• Look online for printable ring-sizing rulers to
  ensure the right fit. Try a few as they tend to
  vary.
• Bring one of her rings to a jewelry store so they
  can use it as a model for creating the final
  ring.

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• Style is the most important aspect of selecting
  an engagement ring. The options are endless,
  whether shed love a classic diamond ring or a
  non-traditional emerald ring with diamond
  accents.

Start dropping hints to get an idea of what shed
like, such as asking questions about her current
jewelry collection or commenting on rings owned
by friends and family.
You can also ask her friends for feedback on the
rings youre currently looking at.
If youre completely uncertain, sometimes its
best to go with simple and traditional, as the
ring will be worn for a lifetime.
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• Cut pertains to the proportions of a diamond, as
  opposed to its actual shape (pear, marquise,
  etc.). Regardless of shape, diamonds must be cut
  to ensure maximum brilliancy. With the right cut,
  light can enter through the top of the stone,
  then reflect and disperse throughout the
  diamonds facets.

A stone thats cut too shallow or too deep will
allow light to escape from the bottom of the
stone, without showcasing its utmost beauty.
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• Most engagement ring buyers shop for clear or
  white stones however, diamonds come in every
  color of the rainbow.
• The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) rates
  the body color in white diamonds from D
  (colorless) to Z (saturated, which appears
  light yellow to the naked eye).

I level diamonds are near-colorless and are
often a popular choice for engagement rings.
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• Clarity refers to any flaws or blemishes in a
  diamond when viewed under magnification. Jewelers
  rate each stone from FL (flawless) to I3 (heavily
  included). Flaws can be internal, such as clouds
  or pinpoints, or can extend to physical
  imperfections as well (pits and scratches).
  Imperfections can interfere with light passing
  through the diamond however, completely flawless
  diamonds are extremely rare.

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• The weight of a diamond is measured in carats.
• One carat equals 0.20 grams.
• As the weight of a diamond increases, so does the
  price.
• Weight alone does not dictate price, however. The
  Four Cs work together to determine the overall
  price of a diamond.

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• American Diamonds Jewelry offers exquisite fine
  jewelry, including custom designs and 100
  guaranteed conflict-free loose diamonds at low
  everyday prices. At americandiamondsjewelry.com,
  customers can search for diamonds by shape, size,
  price, or desired grading lab.
• To make an appointment at American Diamonds
  Jewelrys New York City showroom, please call
  212-308-1744.