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 Choosing
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| She is going to wear this ring
for the rest of her life, so you want to ensure she likes it.
Whether you want your proposal to be a surprise, or you want her
to be involved in the decision, here are the decisions you'll
need to make:
Choose Between
18k gold or Platinum
If you're unsure what ring
metal to choose, consider the differences between 18k gold
and platinum:
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Enduring.
Platinum is the strongest,
most pure metal. It will
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More expensive.
Platinum is rarer than gold.
Platinum jewelry is composed
of 90-95% pure
platinum. |
Infrequent/more difficult.
Strongest jewelry metal
Resistant to damage
Won't wear away
Develops a satin finish
Difficult to polish,
repair
Won't tarnish
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Classic.
18k gold is the most common
engagement ring setting.
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Less expensive.
18k gold is composed of 75%
gold and 25% metal alloys to
give it strength.
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More often/easy.
Softer, malleable metal
More easily damaged
Will wear away over
years
Easy to polish, repair
Won't tarnish
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We recommend for safety,
that all diamond engagement rings be set
with the strength of platinum prongs. Choose
a Setting Style
There are a wide variety of engagement settings. For help in
choosing, here's a summary of the three main styles.
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Solitaire
Settings This is
our most popular engagement ring setting. The prongs
position a center diamond to catch the most light. A
four-prong setting shows a bit more diamond, while a
six-prong setting offers a slight security advantage.
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Settings
with Sidestones A
setting with diamonds or gemstones adds additional sparkle
or color. Channel settings protect sidestones from abrasions
by keeping them flush. The bar-channel setting allows more
light to enter the sidestones, and creates a scalloped edge
of brilliance.
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Settings
with Matching Bands
If you'd like a wedding band
to wear on the same finger with your engagement ring,
consider settings with wedding bands designed to match.
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Three-Stone Ring
For a classic ring that's
truly unique and created by you, choose three diamonds to be
set in a three-stone setting. The three-stone ring has one
diamond for the past, one for the present, and one for the
future.
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