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How To Go About Choosing Engagement Rings


Engagement Rings are more than just that! They’re the confirmation of your undying love for the leading lady, or leading man, in your life. Engagement rings come in different shapes, sizes and colours, and it’s important to find one that is a true embodiment of your feelings!

As far as engagement rings go, diamond solitaires are still the most popular choice. As most people know, the bigger the solitaire, the more expensive it is likely to be. The cost of a Diamond solitaire engagement ring is gauged based on 4 Cs, not including the most important C of them all, cost of course!

The four Cs are, cut, colour, clarity and carat. The cut determines the shape of the diamond and also the shine and sparkle of a diamond. Carat is a measurement of weight of diamonds, and one carat equals 0.2 grams.

Engagement rings are certainly not confined to diamond solitaires. Some people may prefer plain gold or platinum. Or maybe other precious stones like rubies or emeralds.

There is much ado about letting a woman choose her own engagement ring and not without reason too! A tip for men would be to observe the kind of jewellery the woman already owns, and find something that vibes well with that.

It’s not absolutely necessary to buy a ring from a jeweller’s shop. There are wholesale retailers that offer significantly cheaper prices. Trusted sites on the internet can also provide a good resource, more so for your research about styles and prices.

Deptford X 2007
13th - 16th September 2007

MacDonald Egan
Creative Lewisham Agency
in partnership with Lewisham
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