Engagement ring education

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Engagement Rings 101

Choosing an engagement ring can be a stressful process. However, it doesn't have to be. By taking a little bit of time to understand all the components of the engagement ring, the decision can be a simpler one. You'll also have a beautiful ring to celebrate your engagement. Learn all about metal, ring styles, diamonds, gemstones, and how to buy an engagement ring in order to make the best decision. You can also start by learning the parts of an engagement ring with our 101 guide so you can get on the right path to the perfect ring for a perfect proposal.

  • Ring Buying Guide
  • Ring Collection
  • Ring Sizing
  • Setting Styles
  • Head Styles
  • Buying Online
Ring Buying Guide
Ring Collection
Ring Sizing

Setting Styles
Head Styles
Buying Online
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Choosing a metal

Metal choice can give a completely different feel to your ring. The same style can look like an antique style engagement ring in yellow gold but a modern take on vintage in white gold. But we’re here to help you find the metal that perfectly fits your personal style.

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Choosing a metal

Metal choice can give a completely different feel to your ring. The same style can look like an antique style engagement ring in yellow gold but a modern take on vintage in white gold. But we’re here to help you find the metal that perfectly fits your personal style.

The Four C's

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Often mistaken for the diamond’s shape, cut is a measure of how well light can dance through the stone’s facets. That’s what gives them their irresistible sparkle and fire. Though there are four cut grades, Buy Diamond with Clarity only carries the top three to make sure you get a diamond with maximum brilliance.

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Perhaps most well-known of the 4Cs of diamonds, the carat of the stone is the measure of its weight. Diamond size is measured in millimeters, but each shape holds its weight differently. That means a princess cut diamond and a round diamond that both weigh 1 carat will have different measurements in millimeters.

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Graded on a scale from D to Z, diamond color is the degree of colorlessness or tint of yellow/brown. The more colorless, the rarer and higher the value the diamond.

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When diamonds form in nature, tiny imperfections called inclusions form in the stones. Clarity, which is graded from FL (flawless) to I (included) is a measure of how many of these imperfections are in a stone. But many of these imperfections can only be seen with magnification, which means your stone will still look gorgeous to your eye.

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Gemstone ring education

Gemstone ring

Gemstone rings offer a striking alternative to diamond engagement rings in their hue and color. Choose one for your engagement or to celebrate an occasion.

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What are the parts of an
engagement ring setting?

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Choosing a metal

Metal choice can give a completely different feel to your ring. The same style can look like an antique style engagement ring in yellow gold but a modern take on vintage in white gold. But we’re here to help you find the metal that perfectly fits your personal style.

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Choosing a metal

Metal choice can give a completely different feel to your ring. The same style can look like an antique style engagement ring in yellow gold but a modern take on vintage in white gold. But we’re here to help you find the metal that perfectly fits your personal style.

CRAFT A RING
WHERE TO BUY RINGS
CHOOSING A JEWELER
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Rings you can browse online and try at home. Choose a ring with confidence, shop with clarity.

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FAQ's

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What is the average cost for an engagement ring?

LAB DIAMONDS$2,000
NATURAL DIAMONDS$7,000
LAB DIAMONDS$3,000
NATURAL DIAMONDS$5,000
LAB DIAMONDS$2,000
NATURAL DIAMONDS$5,000
LAB DIAMONDS$2,000
NATURAL DIAMONDS$4,000
LAB DIAMONDS$3,000
NATURAL DIAMONDS$4,000
LAB DIAMONDS$2,000
NATURAL DIAMONDS$6,000
LAB DIAMONDS$3,000
NATURAL DIAMONDS$6,000
LAB DIAMONDS$2,000
NATURAL DIAMONDS$4,000
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What is the average cost for an engagement ring?

LAB DIAMONDS

NATURAL DIAMONDS

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$2,000 $3,000 $2,000 $2,000 $3,000 $2,000 $3,000 $2,000
$7,000 $5,000 $5,000 $4,000 $4,000 $6,000 $6,000 $4,000

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