If your loved one is reserved they may appreciate a smaller diamond, perhaps sparkling stud earrings instead of heavy flowing pieces that dangle. If the person receiving the diamonds is a modern women, then she may love the choice of colored diamonds.

Choosing the right diamond for the occasion is not as difficult at one may think. Give a little thought into the type of person you are buying for. You can decide from there if the engagement ring should be large enough to be mistaken for a nighttime lighthouse, or if a more conservative engagement ring is better suited.

It is not out of the ordinary for modern couples to shop for round engagement rings together. As a matter of fact, it can take a load of worry off the man and ensure the women gets a ring she likes. By purchasing your rings together, you can also choose rings that will eventually match when you are both wearing your wedding bands.

Tips to choosing

Cost: It has often been said that a man should spend one or two month’s salary on an engagement ring. This conventional wisdom, although still a guideline for many, is not a rule that is set in stone. It is however, still used as a guideline.

Setting: It is a good idea to select a setting before heading out the door. To do this you can go on the Internet and get a feel for what choices will lay ahead of you at a jewellery store. Common choices include pave setting, classic solitaire, tension setting, settings with sidestones and even three-stone settings. You will also quickly learn that most shops also offer their own take on settings. Truth be told, your choices are only limited by your budget.

The four Cs: You will need to learn, even if only a little, about the all-important four Cs of diamond shopping. This includes cut, carat, clarity and color. If buying a diamond will be a one-time event, you can learn about these things on the Internet or in person at a reputable jewellery shop. Most shops will have charts that are very helpful with the four Cs. You will be able to see the difference in a diamond’s attributes by its shape. Oval, pear, heart shaped, marquise or round diamond engagement rings will each reflect differently due to their shape.

Metal: Having an idea of the type of metal she will like is also helpful and will tone down the choices once you start shopping. Diamond engagement rings are normally made of white gold, yellow gold or platinum, the latter being the most expensive. Platinum has tarnishing resistant abilities, a great quality, but it is also the most expensive for repairs.

No matter what your future wife loves, you can always surprise her with an outstanding Diamond engagement ring that she will absolutely love!

The setting was beautiful and everything was going well until he, on accident, lost the ring by dropping it into the Puget Sound.

The classic diamond ring was a half-carat on a white gold band with small diamonds inlaid into the band. At first, he tried to tell his bride to be, Kim Hopper, that he wanted to get married but did not have enough money to buy her the perfect diamond ring. He then proposed and presented her with the beautiful diamond ring. It did not take her long to say yes to his proposal. As he was slipping the ring onto her finger it came off and fell into the water.

Pittman is hoping that the ring is found safely and returned to him.

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Scarlett Johansson- Johansson got recently engaged and married to actor Ryan Reynolds. Just like Johansson, the engagement ring decorating her finger is young, gentle and classic. Don’t be fooled by the humble look of the ring- it cost over 30k!

(From Ringenvy.com)

Katie Holmes- Holmes infamous marriage to Tom Cruise began with a very unique oval shaped diamond ring. Katie is known to have an exquisite taste when it comes to fashion and luxury, which is no surprise that her five carat engagement ring is unique. The ring has platinum rose gold settings with an antique vintage feel.

(From Ringenvy.com)

Eva Longoria- Our favorite desperate housewife recently wed NBA’s basketball player Tony Parker. Their relationships had its ups and downs but one thing is certain- Longoria’s engagement ring is absolutely stunning! Eva’s ring is almost as noticeable as she is since it’s so large and dominant. Eva sure does love luxurious pieces!

(From Ringenvy.com)

Ashley Simpson- Simpson may have been very young at the time she married Pete Wentz but it seems that when it comes to her taste in jewelry- there’s nothing juvenile about her. Her breath taking engagement ring cost a whopping 100k$ and it’s a true stunner, just like the lady who wears it.

(From Ringenvy.com)

Jessica Alba- Alba is notoriously beautiful which is why the only appropriate choice of an engagement ring for Mrs. Alba had to be the top of the top. Alba has received a stunning ring from her boyfriend Brad Cafarelli and it was a beautiful sign of commitment between the loving parents.

(From Ringenvy.com)

Beyonce- Nobody loves to live well like Jay-z which is why no one was surprised when Beyonce received a 5 million dollar ring from her beloved rapper. The ring is a Lorraine Schwartz stunner and we are convinced that this 18 carat flawless diamond is so massive that it can be seen from the moon.

(From Ringenvy.com)

Whether you’re decadent, humble or esthetic loving person- your engagement ring can reveal a lot about your nature.
We may not be able to splurge 5 million dollars on our dream engagement ring but no matter which ring you choose- always makes sure that it reflects your true character.

Many of you must wrinkle your forehead in fear at this point, wondering how it is possibly better to purchase an engagement ring online than in a “real” store. Buckle your sit belts because your entire world is about to be turned upside down once you will discover the magical world of online shopping:

Criss Cross Bridal ring sets

»  It’s much more discreet- unless your day jobs include serving as a Federal agent- you will probably find it difficult to purchase the engagement ring without the knowledge of you future wife. Online shopping allows you to keep your project entirely to yourself without ever raising a suspicion.

The only obstacle at this point is to find your wife’s finger measurements, an obstacle you will have to face weather you have decided to purchase an engagement ring online or not.

Our recommendation is to borrow one of your wife’s rings and to take it for professional measurements. This clever act will assure that your hunt for the engagement ring shall remain top secret.

You can use the measurement table here.

Cathedral engagement ring

»  Much easier to concentrate- purchasing an engagement ring is a confusing task for most men: They aren’t likely to know what their future wife would like to receive and their knowledge regarding diamonds and rings is well, mostly poor. That is why online shopping can do great service to one lost soul.

Purchasing an engagement  ring in a store might guarantee many distractions that the groom to be should have to avoid in order to select the perfect engagement ring – whether it’s the other costumers loud voices, the over enthusiastic sales person or the huge variety to choose from- many elements can confuse a guy in his big decision.

Online shopping allows the man to sit comfortably with a cup of coffee in front of the computer screen at the privacy of his own home and in peace.

Online shopping allows the costumers to narrow down results based on different elements in order to make the selection easier.

Online shopping allows you to consult 3rd party only when you need help instead of having to hear a bungle of irrelevant advice while trying to choose.

Pink princess sapphires side stones engagement ring

»  Online shopping: a window to endless information- this statement is not only truthful regarding search engines and online encyclopedias- it’s also true about the world of online shopping: while shopping in a “real” store, one might encounter sales people that are so eager to sell the product that all kinds of important facts might be unmentioned during the conversation.

When it comes to purchasing an engagement ring- it’s crucial to know all the full objective information regarding the ring’s specifications. Online diamond store are just as eager to self their products with the small difference- they realize how important it is to allow the client an access to the complete information regarding the product.

The virtual store will elaborate all the important details in an accessible list that will allow you to decide if this particular ring is the right choice for you.

Three Princess diamond ring

»  It’s cheaper! Most online shops offer their clients bigger discounts and more attractive prices than “real stores”. Although the merchandise in online stores and in regular stores is similar- the reason for the price range differences has to do with the fact that online stores aren’t obligated to pay fees and taxes for the rental of a store which allows them to cut the prices and to allow more attractive numbers for their clients.

As you might see- fearing online shopping is unnecessary. We live in a high tech world and we need to be open to technological changes instead of fearing them. Once you will overcome the initial fear, you will realize how easier and more comfortable it is to shop online.

Kardashian wore a Vera Wang gown to compliment her stunning engagement ring. The bridal party wore lavender outfits and carried magical bouquets of white roses.

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian recently took to her blog to show off photos of herself trying on her mother’s (Kris Jenner) old wedding gowns. The photo shoot was her way of cheering up her mom, since younger sis Khloe Kardashian called the dress (which Jenner wore to marry first husband Robert Kardashian) “ugly” while they were taping the wedding special for the family’s reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

“It was a perfect fit,” Kim blogged. “I did look like Little Bo Peep, but it was pretty special. I then tried on my mom’s dress she wore when she married Bruce. It’s sooo 90s hahaha.”

Diamonds-USA have launched the 1 Carat Look Diamond Engagement Ring.

Diamonds head is invisble set of four diamonds totaling 0.45 carats and average F, average VS2. 1.00 carat 1 diamond like this is over us$5000!!!

Appraised Price:  USA – $2,018  /     UK – £1,372
Discount Price:  USA -  $1,210  /  UK – £823

Check out the pictures of the 1 Carat Look Diamond Engagement Ring. today.

I never thought I would, but I am finally getting married. Not because I couldn’t find someone, I just needed to find someone who shared my World of Warcraft habit. Anyway, I didn’t realize that finding a diamond engagement ring would be such a big deal. Pardon me, but I find the idea of choosing a piece of female jewelry the most boring thing this side of a medically induced coma.

I mean c’mon, what’s a diamond anyway? It’s just a piece of carbon, compressed deep inside the core of the Earth and the hardest thing known to man. But when I say it like that it sounds kinda cool. My previous knowledge of diamonds before this research is the James Bond movie, Diamonds are Forever. I think there was also a Bond villain whose face was embedded with diamonds? Lets not forget the Pink Panther movies, and of course, the last Danny Ocean movie was all based around a diamond heist.

But listen, it’s not just movies that make diamonds interesting, the way they get diamonds out of the ground is also really cool.

Huge volcanic action pushes the precious stones up to the surface of the Earth in what are called Kmberlite pipes. All you have to do then is rip up the ground and dig them out. This means huge open cast mining techniques are used leaving massive, open wounds. As if the Planet developed a huge zit burst by mining and left as an everlasting scar. Ekati diamond mine is one of the biggest in Canada. It is the most recent diamond mine on the Planet. It is both a surface and an underground min.
Its location is in the Arctic Circle and has to be supplied by frozen road in the winter, although it does have a runway big enough to take large jets.

World Diamond Production for 2006

Coordinates: 64°42′49″N 110°37′10″W

Google Map of Ekati diamond mine:

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Official Ekati Diamond Mine Site

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ekati_Diamond_Mine

This huge hole in the ground is so big helicopters have been banned from flying over it because of the down draft sucking down aircraft.
The hole is 1,200 meters across and over 500 meters deep. It is in Siberia and is absolutely huge, notice the contrast of the buildings to the hole.
It takes the massive trucks hours to reach the top on the hole, hauling 200 tonnes at a time. Mirny Diamond Mine, Siberia

BBC Postcards from Russia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mir_Mine Kimberley Big Hole Diamond Mine, South Africa




Google Map of Kimberly diamond mine:

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Kimberly mine is where Cecil Rhodes, the man after which Rhodesia was named (later to become Zimbabwe) made his fortune. It is the biggest hand dug hole in the world, it’s depth being over 1,000 metres.

The mine has given up over 3 tonnes of diamonds and finally closed in 1914.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimberley,_Northern_Cape

Googlemaps

The Diavik diamond mine has produced 8 million carats or about 1,600kg (3,500 lb) since production commenced in January 2003

Coordinates: 64°29′46″N 110°16′24″W

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diavik_Diamond_MineOffical site of the Diavik Diamond Mine

Google Map of Argyle diamond mine:

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The Argyle mine is one of the biggest in the world, claiming to produce a quarter of the world’s natural diamonds.

Since the mine opened, over 700 million carats of diamonds have been recovered

http://www.mining-technology.com/projects/argyle/

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Infomine Argyle mine

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argyle_diamond_mine

Electra’s unique diamond ring has a black diamond set in white diamonds. Black diamonds, also known as Carbonados, are found in river deposits in Brazil and the Central African Republic.

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