Are You Ready To Propose?

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Many men don't give much thought to the importance of jewelry until they find themselves in a committed relationship that is headed toward the altar. Now that you are in that position, you know you need to begin making some decisions about the band of bling you are going to present to your beloved. But where to start? Well, let me give you some pointers.

Apparently there is some unspoken social rule that the cost of an engagement ring is supposed to equate to several months' worth of your salary. What I want you to do right now is throw that standard out the window.

No one else's expectations (except your girlfriend's) should matter when it comes to selecting the ring. It can't be too big or too small unless you and she think so. Don't think about what her mom or her roommate will say. Don't pontificate on what your grandma will think. Just make the choice based on what you can reasonably afford and what your special lady will enjoy most.

With that being said, you need to consider a few other factors besides the size of the center stone. Jewelers judge diamonds based upon the four Cs: color, carat, clarity, and cut.

The term "color" is actually a bit deceiving, as the most valuable stones are, in fact, colorless. Clarity levels indicate whether or not there are internal or external blemishes. Carat obviously refers to the size of the diamond, while the cut refers to the precision with which the diamond was shaped. The perfect cut will increase a gem's brilliance and sparkle.

But these are not the only aspects of the precious stone you ought to consider. As you probably know, the diamond industry has fueled a lot of conflict in areas overseas, which has also resulted in manipulation of human rights.

Many American jewelers are becoming increasingly conscious of this and so have changed their business practices in order to bring you "conflict-free" gemstones. I highly recommend that you purchase from a company that makes the promise of offering conflict-free diamonds so that you and your intended can have the peace of mind that comes from knowing your desire to further your relationship did not harm human dignity and safety.

While it is definitely vital to choose a diamond that is high-quality, you also want to ensure the metal of the setting is as well. Though sterling silver is very pretty, it tends to tarnish quickly, so opt for gold, white gold, or platinum. Ask a qualified jeweler to help you make a final choice.

About the Author:
Jahan Diamond Importers (http://www.jahandiamondimports.com/) is about imports San Francisco.



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