There is a huge array of
diamond wedding rings available
today, and choosing the one
that will be with you for
a lifetime is a serious affair.
Not only are there aesthetic
factors to bear in mind, your
diamond wedding ring holds
also a deeper significance.
It is a symbol of your love
for the person that you married,
and you should select the
ring that you feels best captures
the essence of these feelings.
The diamond ring you choose
for your wedding should be
everything that you feel your
love to be – unique,
beautiful and durable. And
while there are a huge variety
of styles and ring settings
available the core features
of a truly beautiful diamond
remain the same regardless
of the style of diamond ring
you pick to celebrate your
wedding. You will hopefully
wear this ring the rest of
your life, so choose a style
that seems timeless to you.
The setting you choose is
a matter of your own personal
taste, but the diamond in
your wedding ring should adhere
to these important factors.
The characteristics of a
beautiful diamond are known
as the four Cs – carat,
color, clarity and cut. Regardless
of the style of diamond wedding
rings that you and your partner
choose, these are factors
that will apply.
The carat of your diamond
refers to its weight –
simply put, the larger the
diamond, the more valuable
it becomes. While larger diamonds
can be impressive, certain
settings suit smaller carats
better. Choose a carat that
appeals most to you –
a large diamond may be valuable,
but the most important factor
is how valuable it is to you.
The color of a diamond also
relates to its value –
the clearer the stone, the
more valuable your diamond
wedding ring.
The third factor is clarity
– once again, the more
clear a diamond, the more
valuable it becomes. Though
few diamonds are perfect,
the ones with less clouds
or flaws are more rare, and
thus more expensive to purchase.
The final factor is the diamond’s
cut. The best cut will display
the diamond’s brilliance
to the best effect.
Your jeweller will be able
to help you select a diamond
that fits all these characteristics,
but remember that each diamond
is beautiful in its own right.
Your diamond wedding rings
are a symbol of your love,
so choose the one that speaks
to you.
