An engagement ring is above all a love, and a link between two people entering an old and continually evolving tradition, evidence of engagement rings were found back in ancient Egypt. This band is also profoundly personal, a unique experience for the wearer, at every stage of their lives together. Each diamond celebrates both perspectives. Their timeless purity signifies the values of devotion and commitment, while the unique identity of each natural stone makes them stand out.
What you need to know about the right baguette diamond ring
Choosing a diamond ring is often a great moment of emotional happiness and sometimes a little pressure, nothing more normal: the price of a diamond is high and the stakes are always high! For a man, preparing the surprise of giving an engagement ring to the woman of his dreams often goes hand in hand with the stress of choosing the right shape for him. For a couple, choosing the wedding rings for future marriage together means finding the harmony of style in the two models.
And when a woman gives herself a diamond ring to add to her jewelry collection, it is rarely an impulse buy but a thoughtful purchase. The diamond symbolizes the timeless. Make no mistake about the style or the quality, so that the ring can be worn with the same pleasure throughout a lifetime. How then to buy a diamond and a ring with confidence? In the article below, we wanted to make this choice as pleasant as possible by giving you the keys to the methodology to adopt when purchasing a diamond ring.
Define the diamond quality of your ring
In choosing a diamond ring, the first important step is to choose the right center diamond for 2 main reasons: This gives shine to the jewel. The size and fire of the stone are therefore essential parameters. It often represents around 80% of the price of the frame. Giving it great importance goes without saying. So how do you buy a diamond properly? Most diamond quality classification tables refer to the famous 4Cs (Carat, Cut, Clarity, Color). These 4 criteria indeed determine the quality and price calculation of a diamond. But which quality to choose? What importance is given to each of these four criteria? Below we have established the classification of the 4 main criteria of diamond quality by degree of importance. This sorting is arbitrary, some may question the order chosen, but in our experience, it is the most relevant and the most efficient to facilitate your choice. The weight of the diamond in carat (Carat) for the ring
Weight is by far the most meaningful criterion for everyone because it goes hand in hand with dimensions. A round diamond of one carat is approximately 6.3mm in diameter, a round diamond of 0.50 carat is around 5.2mm. That said, indeed, a 6.3mm diameter is not necessarily meaningful, especially since a diamond, by its volume and brilliance, has a much larger visual effect than its mere diameter.
It is therefore recommended to go see diamonds in jewelry stores or watch demonstration videos on the web to get a better idea. The choice of carat weight should not be dictated simply by your budget, but also by your requirements in terms of quality, the size of the finger size for a ring or the bust for a pendant, and also by the style. desired jewelry: a bezel-set ring, rich in metal, requires a smaller diamond than a prong-set ring, where the metal slips out to leave a maximum of space for the diamond.
The size (Cut) of the diamond of the ring
The quality of the cut is often overlooked at first glance, as some people make the mistake of believing that a diamond is necessarily brilliant. However, the diamond only shines according to the way it has been cut by man. It all depends on the proportions and symmetry of its facets.
On this point, you have to be skilled in recognizing the cut quality of a diamond. But the certificates today are a big help. They provide you with perfect information on the quality of the cut of a diamond by giving a score to each size criterion: proportions, symmetry, and the polishing of the facets. Ratings range from Fair to Excellent, including Good and Very Good. We recommend that you only choose diamonds with a cut rating of Very Good at a minimum, Excellent at best.
The color of the diamond
Talking about the color of a diamond is a source of misunderstanding. There are colored diamonds and white diamonds. The former is classified by the intensity of their color (pink, yellow, champagne, black …). The pink diamond, for example, ranges from very light pink to a vibrant pink.
The more intense the color, the more rare, prized, and expensive the diamond. For white diamonds, we note the intensity of the white: the classification ranges from a perfectly colorless white (D) to a strongly yellow-tinted white (M). Fine jewelry uses D, E, or F diamonds. Quality jewelry uses F or G color diamonds. And more commercial jewelry usually uses an H, I, or J diamond color.
Purity (Clarity)
The purity of a diamond is quite difficult to see with the naked eye. Having said that, the larger a diamond, the more easily the impurities in the stone are seen. We recommend that you avoid purities classified as SI3 or Piques (P1, P2, P3, P4). Indeed in these categories, the stones are strongly marked by impurities, that is to say, inclusions, which are easily seen with the naked eye and which, by their large size, detract from the brilliance of the stone.
Some inclusions are even sources of diamond embrittlement. This is why it is preferable to choose a grade of purity classified between IF (Internally Flawless), internally pure, and SI1-SI2 (inclusion hardly visible to the naked eye but easily visible with a magnifying glass x10). For SI1 and SI2, the important thing is to choose an SI placed on the sides of the stone, which can sometimes be hidden under the claw of your ring.
Choose the style of the diamond ring: the setting model
Choosing the style of your diamond ring is very personal. The shapes are infinite. The most classic and timeless remains the baguette ring with claws. Mainly made in our time with 4 claws, you can also find this model in 5 claws, for a more modern and quirky style, and 6 claws, for an older and more traditional style.
The great advantage of the classic claw baguette shape is that it best emphasizes the diamond. The presence of metal reduced to the maximum, the diamond takes the light on all its facets and shines with a thousand lights. Another great classic, the bezel-set diamond ring certainly emphasizes the stone less but gives an interesting volume effect for those seeking to maximize the visual effect.
The opportunity to buy a diamond ring
There are many opportunities to give or treat yourself to a diamond ring. Long reserved for engagements and weddings, diamond rings are becoming more and more diverse and crowning more and more of our great moments in life.
Baguette Engagement ring
Considered the tears of God in ancient times, diamonds have long been worn by kings as a symbol of supreme power. The word “diamond” comes from the Greek Adamas which means “invincible”. It was not until 1477, when Archduke Maximilian d’Autrice offered a diamond ring to Mary of Burgundy, that the tradition of engagement rings began. Since then, giving a diamond ring has become the quintessential symbol of engagement. Commonly a solitaire diamond ring is offered to mark the uniqueness and rarity of love. One love, one brilliant. But increasingly the center diamond is also accompanied by surround and / or pave diamonds to give the ring even more sparkle. Worn on the ring finger of the left hand, the ring is according to a belief inherited from the Egyptians directly connected to the heart via the vein of love.
Baguette Wedding ring
Since ancient Rome, the ring has symbolized eternity by its simple geometric shape with no beginning or end. This shape quickly established itself as ideal for sealing weddings, but it was only from the 18th century that alliances began to be set with fine stones and / or precious stones. The diamond, the ultimate symbol of rarity and purity, quickly established itself as the reference stone to adorn wedding rings. Depending on the tastes of each couple, wedding rings are adorned with diamonds of different shapes: mostly round brilliant cut, but also princess-shaped diamonds, emerald, oval, heart, baguette …
Julie
Julie is an editor and writer who loves to write about getting engaged and wedding preparations. She’s also a wedding photographer on the side. Julie received her degree in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin. Julie lives in Texas with her husband and their three kids. As a couple they enjoy spending time on Texas’ South Padre Island beaches, and they also love to hike in the Texas Hill Country. As well as being parents to kids, Julie and her husband are also pet parents to two dogs, three cats, and a 50 gallon tank of beautiful tropical fish.
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