Choosing wedding bands is one of the most important aspects of the wedding and it is a decision that shouldn’t be made lightly.
Now we need to find the perfect wedding ring that will last a lifetime.
But, how do we go about choosing the perfect wedding band?
white gold, yellow gold or platinum?
Initially we both like the combination of white gold and yellow gold/rose gold cuz it looks unique.
After few times of surveying, we found that rose gold may easily get tarnished and yellow gold is slightly expensive.
Another reason is every time when we visit jewelry shops we got attracted by the stunning diamonds.
The old song “钻石~钻石~真的亮晶晶~~” was deep in heart...every girls wish to have it!!We have finally come into a decision...Go for a DIAMOND!
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We have to learn about diamonds before making this important purchase. A diamond's cost is based on the characteristics known as the 4 C's.
The 4C's
Diamond Clarity
A flawless diamond is said to have zero or almost impossible to see inclusions within its physical composition. Clarity is graded on the number of inclusions, frequency, size and locations. The fewer in number these imperfections are, the greater the value of the diamond and the “cleaner” a diamond appears to the eye or loop.
Almost all diamonds have natural characteristics, or inclusions unique to the particular stone. Some are obvious at a glance, some are undetectable with the naked eye. Inclusions affect a diamonds ability to refract light, thus determining the overall brilliance. The fewer the inclusions, the more valuable the stone. Flawless diamonds are rare, and are usually found in crowned collections. Diamonds with very, very small (VVS) or very small (VS) inclusions are highly valued and are closer to the top of the diamonds scale. Diamonds graded I1-I3 has inclusions that can be seen by the untrained eye.
Diamond Cut
Cut, ensures that a given stone has maximum brilliance and sparkle which would not be the case were the stone cut for weight alone. The following scale used to grade a stone on it's overall appearance. Simply put, when looking at a diamond, if it doesn't catch your eye or if it doesn't flash in the light, it's probably not well cut. Good cutting is what brings fire to the ice.
Diamond Color
The less color a diamond carries the more sought after it becomes. Color to a diamond is likened to that of sunlight to the sky. The less color a diamond possesses the less impedance it has to its brilliance. Colorless diamonds allow light to be untainted and reflects light and brilliance to its highest potential.
Truly colorless diamonds, ranked D - F on the diamond quality pyramid, comprise the highest grade of color. Near colorless, or white diamonds are ranked G - J. Diamonds labeled K and L are also called top silver: M and N are known as faint yellow: O, P and Q are very very light yellow or top brown in color.
Diamond Carat
The scale of diamonds weight is measured in carats. The higer the carat (size) of a diamond the more valuable and rare it becomes. The carat weight represents the easiest of a diamond’s assets to measure. Its size “a” carat is about 0.2 grams and a carat is also equal to 100 points. This is done so that diamonds of less than a carat can be accurately measured. For example, a 50 point diamond (written as 0.50) is the same as a one-half carat diamond.
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The most important thing that we need to bear in mind is "get the precious one without breaking the bank".
warr..all copy and paste..
diamond..a stone that every lady crazy for..