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A proposal wouldn’t be complete without one shiny little object to place on the finger of your new fiancé. The ring becomes a symbol of your beginning relationship and your future together and all the little and big moments in between. Choosing the right ring can be a daunting task. Will the ring match your style, your fiancé’s style... your budget? How do you know you’ve found the best quality? We may not be jewelers but in the midst of all the questions you can have spinning through your mind when planning your proposal, we can at least offer you a little help and insight when choosing a ring.

Diamonds - Remember the 4 C’s

When it comes to diamonds there are a few basics that you must know to ensure you’re getting the best diamond for the price.

Cut - This is a little more detailed than just what shape the diamond is. The cut of the diamond refers more of how well the diamond has been cut and how those facets interact with light. The simple explanation: the better the cut grade the better the sparkle. The complicated explanation: the visual effects and reflection of light are all analyzed based on brightness (white light reflected), fire (scattering of white light into colors) and scintillation (pattern of light and dark aka sparkle).

Clarity - This is determining how many flaws are in the diamond. Internal flaws are known as “inclusions” and external flaws are known as “blemishes”. No diamond is completely pure but the fewer flaws the better the clarity grading.

Color - There are different color grading systems for each color of diamond (canary, chocolate etc.). For a simple “classic” diamond the grading system is actually based on the lack of color. You’ll want to look for a colorless diamond grade D, E or F.

Carat - One common misconception is that the carat of a diamond is the diameter or size of the diamond. Technically, the carat is the weight of the diamond: the higher the carat weight (or points) the bigger (and heavier) the diamond.

And a bonus C - Certification - becoming more popular in recent years is receiving a diamond certificate or a printed analysis report on the gemology of your diamond.

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