Monday, July 12, 2010

Diamond engagement ring and a love that lasts forever

True love between two people traditionally ends up in a vow - a promise to love and cherish each other for as long as they both live. It begins when the man or the woman pops the ultimate question that usually comes with a presentation of a ring. The symbolic token before marriage can be a promise ring, a simple engagement ring or the traditional diamond engagement ring. And wearing an engagement ring is an exciting reminder for the couple that they will soon wed and build a family together.

Many guys who have gone through the engagement ring shopping before can attest that it is not an easy task.You can do away with the surprise and opt to shop with your fiancee but where's the thrill in that? Excluding the cost, there are a lot to consider about the ring itself, like the style and gemstone, when you go ring shopping.A gemstone placed in a ring can have various styles of cuts, levels of clarity, carat weight and color.A favorite among couples is the Trinity ring, a diamond engagement with three diamond stones said to represent the couple's past, present and future.

Unlike women, men usually has a wedding band that was also his engagement band. For the women, the engagement ring and the wedding band is different and separate, but in some cases wielded together after the wedding so the two rings will form as one ring. Therefore, getting married will require purchasing, at least, three rings. While these are usually bought separately, many jewelry sellers offer jewelry wedding bands sets which include a mens wedding band, a ladies engagement ring and a ladies wedding ring as matched set.

Getting married means that you are giving your love and dedication to you partner forever, which is the reason why diamonds have been associated with marriage through its rings.The strength of a marriage is associated with the strength of the toughest stone, diamond, such is why diamonds are the popular gemstone to use in marriage rings. In the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, diamond is graded perfect 10, the highest grade for mineral strength. In addition, a diamond ring is a good investment because of its resistance to scratches makes it perfect for daily wear.

It is important to do some research and set your budget before shopping for a diamond engagement ring. Diamond rings are more expensive than others because its gemstone is a high-priced, precious commodity. The average price is somewhere between $3,500 and $4,000, depending on the diamond's color, carat weight, cut and clarity. It would help if you stick to your budget while considering what diamond ring, within your budget, that your girlfriend will adore. Because in the end, no matter how big or small the diamond is, its what the ring represents that matters for a real loving couple.

When planning a wedding and getting ready for marriage, the last thing you want is to get into a huge debt. Set a reasonable budget and stick to it while ring shopping in stores and online. Also, consider buying jewelry wedding bands in a set since these usually come in cheaper. Lastly, enjoy shopping! Remembering what the ring is for and who it is for is a great inspiration when shopping for that engagement ring.

A diamond engagement ring is a promise of a lasting and loving life together for a couple. Diamonds are the common gemstone used in marriage rings because it is the hardest mineral, making it a perfect part of a ring that symbolizes strong love and commitment. But diamond rings can be tough on the wallet, that's why many couples decide to purchase a jewelry wedding bands in matching sets, as these often come cheaper. But no matter the cost of your wedding rings, the important thing is to make the marriage work and to keep the love alive forever.

-Lorraine Jacobs

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