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The Bridal Diamond Ring-Does It Have To Be Diamonds? by Norman Stanley

The bridal diamond ring is the most precious item in a womans jewellery box. Every bride will look forward to her new spouse sliding a bridal diamond ring on to Her Ring finger as he says "I love you"

The bridal diamond ring is not an inexpensive token of love and respect between a man and woman but if it lasts for sixty plus years then what price would you put upon it.

Diamonds and a bride go together like strawberries and cream, a white dress, a bouquet and a bridal diamond ring, a perfect match.

Do you have to spend a fortune on you bridal diamond? Well you will have to spend a fair chunk of money. It is generally accepted that a gentleman will spend at least two months salary on the ring but many will lay out a lot more to get the right bridal diamond ring for his lady.

What sort of bridal diamond ring you buy will depend obviously not only on your budget but the style and material of the actual band.

Choices of metal are varied from the traditional gold, through white gold and platinum to modern contemporary materials such as titanium. Mixed bands of white and yellow gold are popular because they will be easier to match with other items of jewellery that a woman may wear.

The main deciding factor in the budget will be what type of stone or stones to purchase. Diamonds are traditional and obviously sought after for their beauty and elegance, the sparkle of a diamond on her finger is what many women dream of, but it is not the only choice.

The bridal diamond ring may not have diamonds on it but a so called fake diamond. Fake is a misleading term so we will call them substitute diamonds.

Leading the way in substitute diamonds is cubic zirconia, a lovely looking mineral stone that will dazzle and sparkle in the sunlight. CZ as it is often referred to is a man made gem, principally in Russia where the scientist there perfected the art of producing a material of sufficient hardness with the properties required for making fine jewellery.

Many, many ladies wear CZ in their bridal Diamond Rings and are delighted with the effect it has on their friends.

The best substitute diamond in my opinion is the less well known Moissanite. Possibly the rarest mineral on the planet, silicon carbide to give it it's proper name is almost more diamond than a real diamond.

Having a hardness second only to a genuine diamond it has refractive and reflective properties that actually exceed a genuine diamond. These are the attributes that give diamonds and Moissanite the fire and lustre that many women crave.

If a genuine bridal diamond ring is beyond your budget then I wholeheartedly suggest you take a look at the CZ or the moissanite bridal rings.

If you are about to get married and begin a whole new phase in your lives then we wish you everything that you would wish for yourselves.

Norman Stanley is a golf nut and fitness enthusiast with a passion for fine jewellery.
Bridal Diamond Rings

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Engagement Rings/Bridal Set Rings?

I am so stressed over finding the perfect ring. I have been looking for several months and our budget of $1000 (to include both engagement, bridal band and I am looking for pear Shape Diamond) is just not going to happen. First of all, I don't understand carat and clarity and all of that. Can anyone explain it in English? I just want to have a decent ring and not break the bank. Now, I am starting to think of getting a CZ ring. I don't know how I feel about that. Ahhhhh, help help because they are less expensive.

I can help you! I have so been there! Hell, I still haven't chosen the ring and it's been months. But, my problem is too many options! I've done a ridiculous amount of research to figure out exactly what I want and to get the best value.

Here's some steps to go through:

1. What metal do you want for the setting?

Most people typically choose gold which comes in various karats and the colour rose, white or yellow. You would also be fine to go with platinum ($$$), palladium (just like platinum, but cheap!), titanium (durable!) or tungsten (durable and scratch resistant!). Silver isn't usually recommended for Bridal Jewelry because it doesn't endure well over time and with constant wear.

2. What size of ring do you want? (Stone and Setting)

Not finger size, though you need to know that too, but what looks good on your hand? A thin band can make chubby fingers look super chubby and a very thick band will dwarf short fingers even more. What width works on you? 3-4 mm seems to be the most common for women's rings.

Also, what size stone do you want? Again, different stone sizes will look better on your hand. A 2 ct is huge, but may not look as such on longer fingers, but will look gaudy on a small hand. A .5 might disappear on your large hand, but look perfect on average hands. Where do your hands stand?

3. What type of ring is good for your lifestyle?

Do you get your hands dirty? Might want to avoid something with lots of detail, unless you plan to remove your ring frequently. If you work in a sterile environment or an office setting, something with lots of details might be fine.

4. What shape of gem do you want?

You already chose a pear. Congratulations! You got one down.

5. What type of stone do you want?

If you go with the traditional diamond, you will need to research the 4 C's and know them well.

If you like the look of diamond, but want cost savings you have lots of options. One would be colourless gemstones such as white zircon and moissanite. CZ is an option, but note that there is both low quality and high quality CZ. Low quality may not last more than a year, which is fine since you might pay only $30 for it, but only if you don't mind changing up your ring so frequently. Higher grade CZ passes for a diamond and can last your lifetime. For higher grade CZ look at Nexus Labs, Asha Diamonds and any CZ with a grade of AAA, AAAA or AAAAA.

Do you like colour? Look into gemstones. Sapphires, including rubies, are known to be very hard and durable and come in so many colours. Check out this site for pictures of various gemstones (you can buy as well): http://www.gemselect.com/group/gemselect.php?x_ByType=on

6. Do you want to pick out a loose stone and add it to a setting or buy the completed set?

Just something to think over, you have options.

7. What style of setting do you want?

Solitaire (single stone)
Solitaire with side stones
Three Stone (Past-Present-Future ring)
Plain (No stone)

Then do you prefer a modern sleek look or an intricate antique look or something else? Narrow down what you like.

8. Relax! You can find plenty in your price range. Be sure to check out some jewelry forums which I have found a huge help. Here's some links to help you out:

Education

http://www.pricescope.com/diamond-knowledge.aspx

http://www.jewelry-secrets.com/

http://www.jewellerywebshop.co.uk/1.25ctfingersize.htm

http://www.newyorkweddingring.com/materials-wedding-rings.htm

http://www.diasource.com/fourcs.htm

http://www.helpwithdiamonds.com/

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Forums

http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/

http://betterthandiamond.com/discussion/ubbthreads.php

Shopping recommendations (to keep within budget)

http://www.moissaniteco.com/

http://www.overstock.com/

http://www.benmoss.com/home/entity/tabid/60/language/en-us/c-1524-sets.aspx

http://www.zales.com

http://www.amazon.com/

http://www.hsn.com/

http://www.qvc.com/

http://www.robbinsbrothers.com/

http://www.jared.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/home%7C10451%7C10001%7C-1%7C

http://www.diviene.com/

http://www.myjewelrybox.com/

http://www.superjeweler.com/

http://shopping.schubachstore.com/

http://www.novori.com/

http://titaniumera.com/

http://www.goldandgems.com/Bridal_And_Wedding_Rings/