Choosing a diamond engagement ring is not necessarily an easy thing to do and requires quite a lot of study before entering a purchase
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This can also be an expensive purchase as diamonds are not cheap and it is usual to spend two to three months salary on this most important show of love and affection.
This reason alone is sufficient to look into the purchase in detail in order to make quite sure that the money has been well spent and the resulting diamond engagement ring will represent precisely what was intended perfectly within the style which its intended wearer would want and within the budget for the buyer.
We now come to the next important point within the choice parameters and this is the type of style required.
The solitaire style is the most popular and there are virtually hundreds of different varieties. These can be divided into categories so in order to determine what is required first try to determine how you would like the diamond set within the ring. Setting is most important as
this will hold the diamond in place and will direct the type of design chosen. The diamond can be set within a claw setting or a 'rubover' type of setting, the diamond being surrounded by gold. It can be 'channel' set or even 'friction' set, basically held in place by the pressure of the sides of the ring against it.
There can be anywhere from three to six claws employed in the setting which will allow for a wide variety of styles to be made.
Besides the 'solitaire' style which by the way can also be shouldered by diamonds along the sides of the ring, you can have the the larger single diamond or for that matter other precious stone, surrounded by diamonds allowing for a greater visual 'show' to the ring.
Smaller diamonds, on a per carat basis, are cheaper than the larger ones so it is cheaper to choose a design based on this type of setup. A small diamond surrounded by even smaller ones, the full diameter of the whole giving a bigger looking effect for less money than the traditional 'solitaire' style.
You will find the experts at www.JewelleryWebShop.co.uk very much willing to guide, educate and advise you. This will allow you to make an informed decision and a purchase you will not regret and cherish forever.