An engagement ring holds great importance in a couple’s life. It is responsible for taking

their relationship to another level. It literally marks your entrance into the new phase of

your life as a couple and therefore you need to remember this special day for life!

If you are planning to propose to your beloved one soon, there is really no better way to

make the occasion special for her than by saying those golden words with diamonds.

Here is a short rundown of some steps you should adopt to choose the best diamond

ring for your girl.

The Clarity of the Gemstone:

The clarity of the diamond tells how precious it is. There might be marks on the surface

as well as blemishes present inside. The standard blemishes include chips, cuts, air

bubbles or the existence of other minerals. Gemstones are generally categorized on the

basis of the faults or blemished present in it. They are as follows:

• IF - Internally Flawless

• F - Flawless

• VS - Very slightly

• SI - Slightly included

• VVS - Very, very slightly

• I - Included

The most precious diamonds are those having a clarity grade of F or IF.

The Size of the Diamonds:

The size, rather weight of the diamond is calculated in terms of the carat size. The higher

the carat number, the more costly and valuable the diamond is.

The Shape and Cut of the Gemstone:

Though we use the words cut and shape interchangeably when referring to the

diamonds, the two are diverse aspects. The most standard shapes that Square Cut

Engagement Rings diamonds are cut into include the princess, brilliant round, marquise,

pear, emerald and cushion. You should pick a diamond shape for an engagement ring

depending upon the delicacy of the wearer's hands and the individual preferences. The

shape matters as it smartly creates the delusion of a larger or smaller stone. The cut is

the trait in the diamond that influences the reflective qualities of the gemstones.

The Color:

The diamond engagement rings are generally colorless to look at. Although in a

jeweler's terminology it has colors and the color of the diamond is often graded on a

scale from D through Z. Colorless diamonds are the most precious ones since as they

allow more light to pass through them causing it to sparkle and gleam.

The Setting:

The choice of the setting is also significant as it improves the natural splendor of the

stone. The prong setting really stands out with its stylish, claw-like structure. The bezel

setting includes a hard portion of the metal enveloping a diamond. The channel setting

includes two metal bands with a string of diamonds inserted in between.