My Pink Diamonds

When you and your fiancée are ready to choose an unique engagement ring together, looking at such a vast assortment of styles can be confusing, on top of the pressure to choose the right diamond for the setting.  To take it one step at a time, let’s begin looking at the setting styles.

Any piece of jewelry with a stone, whether it is a ring, a pair of earrings, or a pendant, all have the same basic components regardless of the setting style or size of diamond.  The gallery is the place where the stone (as in a solitaire), or several stones are set, and the style of gallery is what differentiates one setting from another.

Most common is the prong setting, where small prongs, usually platinum for strength, are curved over the girdle to hold it in place (see http://www.personalized-jewelery.com/JewelryEducation/DiamondGuide.html).  There are usually four to six prongs for most diamond cuts (called Tiffany set) except for the Marquise and Trilliant cuts.  These need two or three V-shaped prongs at the corners.  The prong setting is raised and shows off the cut of the diamond; however, some prongs are so high that the stone may be more easily caught on objects such as gloves and pockets.  Keep in mind your daily activities and whether a tall ring would be suitable for your lifestyle. A solitaire diamond is the usual setting for an engagement ring, but sometimes a diamond set between two smaller diamonds could be a more unique engagement ring.

The bezel setting is a tiny cup or diskette that holds the diamond to the ring, also by its girdle. Often very ornately embellished, the bezel setting is difficult because the diskette must be carefully contoured to the shape of the stone. Oval and round stones are less complicated to set and have the advantage of showing off the diamond while protecting its edges, girdle, and pavilion.  It works for active lifestyles, and is a good setting for earrings, necklaces, and bracelets also.

Literally meaning “paved,” the pave setting looks like a band paved with diamonds.  Tiny prongs or little bits of the ring’s surface are scooped out, creating a nest for the diamond to set in. Many smaller diamonds close together create a dazzling effect of a much larger diamond, and are often set in white gold or platinum.  An advantage of a pave setting is that there are no high stones to risk snagging in daily wear.

Stones that are precision cut to have the same pavilions are used in channel settings.  Nestled between two raised tracks of gold or silver, they are packed together so tightly that they look like a single stone.  They are often seen in promise rings, friendship rings, and eternity bands.  Because there is no metal between them, the stones can show off their brilliance.

Bar settings are vertical bars between each stone that hold them in place.  Sometimes two or more stones are stacked between the bars, as in a channel setting, to give the band more width.  Often combined with colored gemstones, such as birthstones, this engagement ring can personalize the ring to the wearer. Like the channel ring, this setting is low on the band and is good for busy hands.

Understanding the ways that diamonds and gemstones are set can help you make the choice for the engagement ring that is a symbol of eternal promise.

Wearing a ring—especially for men—connotes not only power, but also strength, prominence and status in life. Ever since the beginning of time, rings have always signified power. Back then it was the kings who wear most of the jewels in the royal family.
In 1200s Europe, royalties—especially the king—wear diamonds set in signet rings. As a matter of fact, King Louis IX of France even enacted a law that no one can wear a ring with diamonds but only the king.
Today, important and prominent men around the world like the pope, rulers of different nations and business tycoons wear rings to denote power. Graduates of military academies and heads of different national and international organizations wear ring as a sign of being a ruler as well.
Despite the fact that some people—especially men—the idea of wearing a ring, not to mention a diamond ring, more and more of them recognize the fact that wearing a band encrusted with gem as costly as diamond can put them in a prestigious disposition and company like musicians and sports superstars who are popular for their diamond bling-bling.
Having a man diamond ring doesn’t have to be as flashy as those worn by celebrities. In fact, man diamond rings can be composed of a single stone set in a strong and masculine setting. Or it can be silver, platinum, or gold band that has inlaid diamonds.
If you’re thinking of getting a man diamond ring for your self, it’s not necessary to you push your budget to the limits. What you can do is to explore the variety of designs available in the market today.
Man diamond ring as a wedding ring
In these days of equality, men also wear wedding rings to signify his eternal love for his wife. One of the latest trends in a man’s wedding ring today is with inlaid gemstones like diamonds. It has become acceptable for the modern society that men wear diamonds for their wedding ring depending on their personal taste and preference.
Aside from emphasizing a man’s taste and preference, choosing a diamond ring for a wedding ring should also include the following considerations:
1. Type of work. If you are into sports and into works that require excessive manual labor and movement, you might think twice before getting a man diamond ring because it increases the possibility of losing or damaging your gemstone. But if you are not into sporting activities or hard manual labor, man diamond ring can be a perfect option for you.
2. Type of personality and lifestyle. Since every man is different, personalities and lifestyles should be greatly considered.
3. Consider comfort. Think of the shape of the ring and the ring width before buying it.
4. Type of metal. The metals that can be used to make men’s wedding rings include gold, titanium, platinum and silver.
5. Type of gem. Although diamond in the best option for a man, you can also use sapphires in all colors and rubies.

Jewelry has a very long and diverse history going back as far as history takes us. Every culture has embraced the use of jewelry for adornment in some form or other. The history of wearing rings goes back a long time also. We think of great rulers who used their signet rings to imprint a wax seal to put their authority on documents.

Today we love rings as much as they were ever loved. In western cultures they can be worn by male or female of any age, on any finger, thumb or toe. Rings are often made out of precious metals, like gold and sterling silver. Many popular styles of rings are made out of stainless steel or other base metals, wood, bone or shells. Rings speak of love and friendship or are worn just for beauty and fashion.

Rings are decorated by etching, using contrasting metals, plating, adding precious and semi-precious gems, pearls, enamel or oxidised finishes. The list of decoration is as endless as the many shapes and sizes of rings.

The Spinner Rings can be used to annoy everyone around you or be used as way of stress relief for the wearer.

The Class Ring or school graduation ring is often engraved with the year of graduation and a stone of one of the school colors.

Stack Rings are two or more rings designed to fit on the same finger at the same time.

Cocktail Rings are usually large and set with oversized gems, rather showy but elegant.

Rings, especially sterling silver rings, make wonderful gifts because they look wonderful and are not too expensive. The beautiful glow of the silver sets off the sparkle of any gems that may be used to create the ring. The majority of peoples skin tone is more suited to silver or a mixture of silver and gold than it is to plain gold.

Rings are widely used as a symbol of love and marriage. The continuous circular band is said to be symbolic of continuous love and commitment between the partners in the marriage. Some engagement rings and eternity rings feature three main stones symbolising the past, present and future of the continuing relationship. Most eternity rings have a continuous line of gem stones.

The claddagh ring was first crafted in 1689. Claddagh rings have two hands clasping a heart, symbolizing love, surmounted by a crown, symbolizing loyalty. The ring worn on the right hand with the heart turned outward indicates that your heart is yet unoccupied. Worn on the right hand with the heart turned inward indicates that love is being considered. Worn on the left hand the with the heart turned inward shows everyone that your heart is truly spoken for.

The rich and famous may measure their worth by the size and price of the gems in their rings but the rest of us are content to wear rings for their own beauty and style. We are fortunate these days to be able to take advantage of the man made gems that look stunning yet are very cost effective.

Rings are for wearing, giving, cherishing and enjoying, one can never have too many.

Jewelry has a very long and diverse history going back as far as history takes us. Every culture has embraced the use of jewelry for adornment in some form or other. The history of wearing rings goes back a long time also. We think of great rulers who used their signet rings to imprint a wax seal to put their authority on documents.
Today we love rings as much as they were ever loved. In western cultures they can be worn by male or female of any age, on any finger, thumb or toe. Rings are often made out of precious metals, like gold and sterling silver. Many popular styles of rings are made out of stainless steel or other base metals, wood, bone or shells. Rings speak of love and friendship or are worn just for beauty and fashion.
Rings are decorated by etching, using contrasting metals, plating, adding precious and semi-precious gems, pearls, enamel or oxidized finishes. The list of decoration is as endless as the many shapes and sizes of rings.
The Spinner Rings can be used to annoy everyone around you or be used as way of stress relief for the wearer.
The Class Ring or school graduation ring is often engraved with the year of graduation and a stone of one of the school colors.
Stack Rings are two or more rings designed to fit on the same finger at the same time.
Cocktail Rings are usually large and set with oversized gems, rather showy but elegant.
Rings, especially sterling silver rings, make wonderful gifts because they look wonderful and are not too expensive. The beautiful glow of the silver sets off the sparkle of any gems that may be used to create the ring. The majority of peoples skin tone is more suited to silver or a mixture of silver and gold than it is to plain gold.
Rings are widely used as a symbol of love and marriage. The continuous circular band is said to be symbolic of continuous love and commitment between the partners in the marriage. Some engagement rings and eternity rings feature three main stones symbolizing the past, present and future of the continuing relationship. Most eternity rings have a continuous line of gem stones.
The claddagh ring was first crafted in 1689. Claddagh rings have two hands clasping a heart, symbolizing love, surmounted by a crown, symbolizing loyalty. The ring worn on the right hand with the heart turned outward indicates that your heart is yet unoccupied. Worn on the right hand with the heart turned inward indicates that love is being considered. Worn on the left hand the with the heart turned inward shows everyone that your heart is truly spoken for.
The rich and famous may measure their worth by the size and price of the gems in their rings but the rest of us are content to wear rings for their own beauty and style. We are fortunate these days to be able to take advantage of the man made gems that look stunning yet are very cost effective.
Rings are for wearing, giving, cherishing and enjoying, one can never have too many.