14K White Gold and Diamond Set
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but they certainly are not a shopper’s best friend! Searching for the proper diamond set for you or for that special someone can be the most daunting task you can face. Diving in head first may seem like a good idea, but that’s the best way to end up with regrets.
There are many factors to consider before settling on a diamond set – especially when it comes to a wedding diamond set. How much do you want to spend? Sure, there are many rules to go by, but the most common practice is to pay roughly the equivalent of two to three months pay. I agree, that’s a lot of money, but when it comes to something as important as an engagement ring, a diamond ring is a must, so you cannot be miserly.
The next factor you must look at is the depth and cut of the diamond set. Decide on your potential bride-to-be’s style (or anyone for that matter). Take a look through her jewelry box and try to determine a recurring style. With this knowledge, head to the jewelry shop and begin your browse. But don’t let the sales clerk bully you or even dazzle you with their high end, ludicrously expensive diamond set designed with the style and grace of royalty. Blind them out, and search for what can be considered uniquely your own.
When I decided to “pop the question” to my wife, I went searching for the diamond set that would define both me as the buyer and my wife as the receiver. “What would she want?” is a much more important question than “what do I want to spend?” – A question that may plague the minds of many men. For me, I decided to follow the old adage of three months pay as a suitable value. Good; step one complete. Now to the hard part: what style of diamond set? Here, this was a little simpler because my wife hinted that she didn’t want a wedding diamond set that would get stuck in her hair. I chose a simple style (another requisite “hinted” by my wife) with a deep lying diamond set into a white gold band. It is quite elegant in style, although its inherent style is simplistic.
Whether you’re searching for the all too important engagement ring, or an anniversary present, or if you’re simply looking to spice up your own style, the diamond set you choose should reflect and embody your personality and tastes. Don’t be fooled by glitz and glamour; choose what’s right for you.
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