Diamond engagement rings are the perfect expression of true commitment and faith. It symbolizes the eternal love and passion. Next most important thing after choosing the right partner is to look out for the perfect engagement ring. The most popular amongst the bride are the diamond rings. Diamonds are the hardest element present on the face of earth hence it also signifies the strength of the bonding and commitment of a relationship. While choosing a diamond engagement ring the 4C’s cut, colour, clarity and carat must be clearly kept in mind. Based upon these 4 C’s the cost of a diamond depends. The choices and preferences have changed for the modern women, when it comes to choosing an engagement ring. Diamond though fairly a new gemstone in respect to gold, is the favourite amongst the modern brides. In the present day diamond engagement rings dominates the bridal jewellery market. Current bridal fashion in diamond engagement rings is the solitaire diamond rings, which can be set on a band of yellow or white gold and platinum. Apart from choosing the metal on which the diamond is to be set, a bride can also choose the various cuts she wants like princess, tiffany, sphere, heart shape, square, Bezel, pear, round. All of these cuts catch the fascination of the bride. The cut of the diamond also enhances the beauty of the hands. Particular kind of cuts suits particular kinds of hands. Shapes like emerald, round marquise and heart shape looks best in thin fingers. Whereas shapes like oval, sphere and pear look good in thicker fingers. The bride then can also choose from an array of diamond ring setting according to her choice and preferences. Settings like prong, pave, channel, bezel and more. Each setting gives a different look and feel to the ring. The setting also most of the time depends on the type of the cut of the diamond. If it is a heart shaped cut then four to five pronged setting is required to hold its delicate edges. The kind of metal that one ones to design the diamond engagement ring also varies. The metals that one can choose are white or yellow gold, platinum and sterling silver. Ages back the most common was in yellow gold, but now the white gold which looks similar to platinum is also becoming very popular. Platinum comes in purest form and not alloyed like the white gold hence it’s a very expensive metal. Another trend that has now emerged is of coloured diamond rings. Naturally coloured diamond rings are very rare to find hence quite expensive. The colours in the rings are formed by the natural process of geographical formation. Some of the colours available are yellow, blue, orange, violet, yellow, brown, pink and purple.
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