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You’ve finally decided to take that giant step and propose to the woman you love. You’re trying to decide where, when and how to propose. Proposing for marriage is a precious moment, and you want to make sure everything goes just right. But there’s just one problem – you haven’t a clue as to the type of diamond engagement ring you should buy for your future bride! There are so many colors, styles and shapes to choose from with diamond rings, so we’ve put together this helpful guide for choosing diamond engagement rings – just for you.

What’s Her Style in Diamond Jewelry?

Observe her diamond jewelry tastes for a while. Does she like contemporary ring styles or more traditional rings? Engagement rings have taken on many designs in recent years, but some women prefer the traditional solitaire diamond engagement ring that has never gone out of style. The cut of the diamond engagement ring is also important. There are princess cuts and round cuts.

For the diamond shape, does she like elongated shapes such as oval or marquise? Or, does she prefer round, pear-shaped or square? The number one choice of brides is round diamonds, but times are changing! There are even heart-shaped diamonds and other unique shapes. Clusters of diamonds are also available as opposed to the solitaire diamond ring.

Consider the size of her hand and fingers as well. If she has small, short hands a bold style or wide band could make her hands look even smaller.

Color Choices for Diamond Engagement Rings

There are several colors to choose from when shopping for a diamond engagement ring. Yellow gold, white gold and silver are the most popular diamond ring metals. Again, observe the jewelry she wears on a daily basis to get an idea of the type of jewelry she likes. Also, find out if she has any skin allergies to certain metals. If you’re still not sure, buy a diamond engagement ring that would blend well with her other favorite jewelry such as bracelets, earrings, pendants, necklaces, etc.

The Matching Set: Diamond Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands

Many diamond engagement rings come in a set with a matching wedding band. Buying the set is a good idea because you might save money. Also, buying her a wedding band along with her diamond ring shows your dedication and commitment to go through with the marriage. It might not seem important to you at the time, but to her it will mean everything!

Get the Right Size

Be sure to find out her left ring finger size before buying the ring. Maybe you can ask her the ring size at a “non-serious” moment, but be careful. She might get suspicious. Or, you could ask a friend or relative to find out for you. Don’t forget to swear them to secrecy!

Get a Practical Diamond Engagement Ring

Be sure to choose a diamond engagement ring that’s practical for everyday living. Consider her lifestyle and the type of work she does with her hands. Does she wear gloves in winter? A tall stone with prongs could snag her clothing (or your clothing). A fussy ring could annoy her after a while. So, keep it simple. Remember, she will wear this ring every day for many, many years to come!

Buying any jewelry such as diamond engagement rings, anniversary rings, etc. can be stressful if you’re not sure what to buy. Use the tips above to choose a diamond engagement ring she’ll adore for a lifetime.

Chris Robertson is an author of Majon International, one of the worlds MOST popular internet marketing companies on the web. Learn more about Guide to Diamond Engagement Rings or Majon’s Jewelry directory.

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Diamond wedding rings come in many styles. However, one of the most wearable, with or without an engagement ring, would have to be a princess cut diamond ring. Princess cut diamonds are square in shape and give off a lot of sparkle. The square shape can make them an ideal candidate to be set into a wedding rings.

Princess cut diamonds can also be known by their technical name which is a square modified brilliant. Doesn’t sound quite as pretty as “Princess” does it? Princess cuts are one of the most popular diamond cuts for wedding and engagement rings, and have been available since the 1970′s. This cut can do wonders with diamonds that are a little included or flawed, meaning the cost of the diamond ring could come down significantly without impacting dramatically on the visuals.

For Her Wedding Ring. Her wedding ring can have as few or as many princess diamonds as you fancy or the budget will take. Bridal wedding rings can look absolutely superb with princess diamonds running around the whole ring, and can look equally as stunning with a few well placed diamonds along the top.

For His Wedding Ring. Princess diamonds can be set across the finger or in lines running down the wedding ring for a different look.

Setting styles. Princess diamond wedding rings will look fabulous in secure channel settings, and bezel settings. To enhance the size of the diamonds, a white gold or platinum surround or setting is an excellent idea. A channel set wedding rings will keep the diamonds down low and allows for a greater variety with the engagement ring.

Princess cut diamond rings can be set in one row, two, or multiples for extra visual appeal and bling. The width of the wedding ring shank will determine how many rows you will be able to have.

Prong settings and bar settings can also be used for an entirely different looking wedding ring. These styles of wedding rings have each square diamond separated by a bar running down between each diamond, leaving the diamonds more on display than in a channel setting.

Conclusion

Princess cut diamond wedding rings can be a great selection for those couples who prefer the symmetry of a square shaped diamond, but are also wanting the sparkle of a brilliant diamond. A princess cut diamond wedding ring will look equally as beautiful next to an engagement ring, or as a stand alone ring.

Andy Moquin has spent 20 years in the jewelry industry with much of his experience in polished diamonds, Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings, Rings and custom jewelry design. He is an accomplished business consultant and is available for advice on topics such as marketing, advertising, merchandising and business turnarounds.

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