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Showing posts with label 2 Carat Diamond Engagement Rings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2 Carat Diamond Engagement Rings. Show all posts
Diamonds are forever. A girl’s
best friend. A gift for someone you love. These are all timeless statements
that extol the virtues of a hunk of ever humble carbon, that withstands
millions of years of pressure, and then crystallizes into a statement of
luxury, extravagance and sheer class.
In the first part of our
series, we catalogued some of the world’s favourite cuts or shapes of diamonds.
This part will further explain why the world is gaga for some particular,
diamond shapes. We will try to understand a little bit about the history of
these particular cuts and also their use in a particular item of covetousness,
i.e. their use in specific pieces of jewelry. So without further ado, here’s
the next set of the World’s most favourite shapes!
Oval Diamonds:
Created by noted jeweller
Lazare Kaplan in the 1960s, oval
diamonds are a modified brilliant-cut , which means they have facets that are mostly
triangular or kite shaped, and that radiate from the center.
They possess a fire and brilliance and fire very similar to round
diamonds and are a real favourite among jewelers, who use them to craft
exceptional rings, solitaire pendants
and the like. Stunning diamond solitaire rings are a unique statement of love
and have adorned the ring fingers of celebrities like Blake Lively, Sandra
Bullock and Salma Hayek.
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Preferences vary on how narrow or fat an oval cut diamond should be,
though the accepted length to width ratio is generally 1.35 to 1, by the rule
of thumb say most craftsmen.
Marquise Diamonds:
The story of the Marquise Diamond is a romantic, if slightly twisted
one. It is said that King Louis XIV of France was in love with a noblewoman,
the Marquise of Pompadour. The lovestruck monarch is said to have commissioned
a diamond that was shaped after his beloved’s exquisitely perfect mouth! The
rest as they say is history… cute or bizarre ? You decide!Either way the
Marquise Diamond has become a firm favourite with diamond connoisseurs the
world over.
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A rugby football shaped, brilliant cut diamond, that tapers sharply at
its extremities, is said to be a perfect Marquise diamond. Because marquise
diamonds are long and narrow, they can also create the illusion of greater
size. Carat for carat, the marquise diamond has one of the largest crown
surface areas of any diamond shape, making it a good choice when trying to
maximize the perceived size of a diamond. Like the oval diamond, the marquise
cut diamond's elongated shape can make the finger of the wearer appear longer
and slimmer. This is very same reason why engagement rings made with Marquise diamonds are so much in demand.
Pear shaped Diamonds:
The best way to describe a Pear shaped diamond would be to call it the love child of an oval and
Marquise diamond. Quite simply because a pear shaped diamond combines in it the
shapeliness and characteristics of both the oval and Marquise diamonds.
Broad on one end, with a tapered opposite end, defines these brilliant-cut diamonds. This characteristic makes this diamond quite a
versatile shape to use in the creation of exquisite rings or solitaire
pendants.
A handy tip to remember when choosing such a diamond shape would be to
remember that a pear shaped diamond should possess
excellent or very good symmetry. The point should line up with the apex of the
rounded end. The shoulders and wings (the upper and lower curves on the right
and left side of the diamond) should form uniform, symmetrical curves, with no
straight edges. That’s when you know you have a ‘real gem’ on your hands!
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While the engagement ring is usually chosen by the man, when it comes to wedding rings the couple must take the decision together. There are instances where the man buys a ring set which consists of a beautiful engagement ring and a wedding band for the future wife. But if this is not the case for you, go ahead and choose from the wide range of eternity wedding rings in New York. The Internet can be just the resource you need to do this. After all, you know how men are about jewelry shopping. Plus, nothing can be more repelling than the thought of going from shop to shop looking for that perfect pair of wedding rings. Online diamond jewelry websites give you the chance to shop at your own convenience from the comforts of your home. Even if your fiancé is not too big on jewelry and wants a plain white gold or titanium band for him; there is no reason for you to do the same.
A wedding ring is one of the few items a girl holds on to for her whole life. It is not just a piece of jewelry, but something that signifies a union that cannot be broken. It holds great sentimental value too and hence it comes as no surprise that every woman wants this ring to be perfect. These days eternity wedding bands are becoming increasingly popular. Browsing through some images of eternity bands can give you a clear idea of why it is so. The rings look elegant, yet understated. They exude a classic look while also having a trendy style to them. If you want an eternity diamond wedding band but do not have the budget to splurge on multiple diamonds, you can instead go in for five diamond rings or seven diamond rings that give similar style without having too many diamonds.
There are quite a few ways to make this simple and elegant design a little personal or as per your taste. For instance, you will notice that most designs in eternity bands come with round brilliant diamonds. While these look classy and beautiful, if you want something a little different than the usual, you may want to choose an unusual diamond shape. If your engagement ring has a princess cut diamond as a center stone, choose an eternity ring with tiny princess cut diamonds. Or if you really want your engagement ring and wedding ring to look different from each other, choose a complimentary yet different cut such as cushion or emerald.
Some of the best eternity wedding rings in New York today are the ones that have a modern twist on this classic design. For example, many fashion savvy women are now using natural colored diamonds to adorn their wedding jewelry.
Nothing makes a statement like a 2 carat diamond ring. Regardless of whether you want to buy the ring as a gift to yourself, for a loved one or as an engagement ring, the carat size is ideal to make an eternal mark in the person’s heart. Now that you have decided on the perfect size for the centre diamond or solitaire, depending on the design you choose, you will need to zero in on the perfect design. You can find quite a few options by just browsing through images of diamond rings on the Internet. This is an ideal way of going about it before approaching a diamond dealer or jewelry design house for making the item. To make things even simpler for you, given below are some of the most preferred design styles ideal for a two carat diamond ring.
The Solitaire ring
This is a ring that holds only the 2 carat diamond in a band. If simple is what you favor, this may be the right choice for you. All you have to do is decide whether you want the stone to be set in gold, white gold or platinum, choose the cut you desire and select a style for the setting. While the precious metal depends on individual inclination, the setting depends hugely on the cut you choose. Having said this, you can never go wrong with a simple solitaire ring that has a good diamond with considerably high color, clarity and cut grades.
The two carat center stone ring
This can be a ring with one or two diamonds set on both sides next to the center 2 carat diamond. This design looks beautiful if all three diamonds possess the same cut, clarity and color grades. It is also more attractive if all the diamonds are identical in shape, especially round brilliant cut or princess cut. The rare exception that is popular for its unusual beauty is when a round brilliant center stone is set with pear shaped diamonds flaked on the sides.
The two carat center diamond with a tiny diamonds border
Having an elegant and exclusive look, this kind of setting is quite a favorite for special occasion jewelry. No matter what shape of diamond you choose as a center stone, the diamonds set around the central rock give it the limelight it deserves, while keeping the ring chic and timeless in its own way.
With so many design options to choose from, your 2 carat diamond ring is sure to be one that turns heads wherever it is spotted. Once you have decided on the design, you can set out to hunt down the best diamond dealer or company online that can assist you in first buying the loose diamond of your choice and then setting it in the design you have selected.
Finding the perfect engagement ring is one of the most important and challenging tasks for a man. Important for obvious reasons, but challenging because it is probably the very first time in a man’s life that he has to buy a significant piece of jewelry without a woman’s help. It is true that the world is changing and becoming more cosmopolitan, where men are as much into style and shopping as any girl their age, but it is also a fact that a man is more likely to know less about diamond rings than any woman. Well, to make it easy for you written down here are some foolproof ways of obtaining that perfect diamond ring for your girl. The best bets for engagement rings are an emerald cut 3 diamond ring, a brilliant cut round solitaire ring or a princess cut diamond with diamond band or border.
A lone solitaire diamond engagement ring has become a thing of the past unless you can afford a natural colored diamond or a huge carat stone, and even though princess cut diamonds are very popular in ring settings, they do tend to look like something you have already seen on someone else. Making a decision to buy an unusual cut like the emerald cut can give the ring an exclusivity that is unmatched. And after all that is the whole point right? You don’t want to present a ring that is common or mediocre in any way. For a special occasion like this, you need to go that extra mile and buy something that looks like it has been created only for her hand.
An ideal way of knowing where your choice lies and finding something that you think is perfect for the love of your life is by searching online for images of a three diamond ring. This will give you a better idea of what it can look like in different metals, diamond sizes and settings. You will soon realize that you have endless choices in companies as well as designs, no matter what you desire. Plus, there are some companies present online that even offer to personally guide you through the process of acquiring the ring of your dreams. The only thing you need to do is find such a service provider and book yourself an appointment.
After all, once you know that you want an emerald cut 3 diamond ring half the job is done. The only few decisions to be made are about the carat weight of the diamonds, the grades of clarity and color of the diamonds, the kind of design, and whether you want the ring in white gold or yellow gold. And while these decisions may seem overwhelming right now, you will have help to make the right choice.
2 ct diamond engagement rings make the ideal statement of a betrothal gift. It is a piece of jewelry your loved one will cherish forever, which is why it has to be just perfect. Procuring a 2 ct engagement ring may seem like a challenge for someone not familiar with diamond jewelry, but you can make good decisions quickly by doing a little research and educating yourself about engagement rings, diamonds and settings.
You can segregate the process of selecting a lovely ring into five steps. First you need to decide on a budget. This means you will have to pick the 4Cs for the desired diamond. By 4Cs, we mean the Carat, Cut, Color, and Clarity. Since we are talking about an engagement ring and women love nothing more than a big rock on their ring finger, talking about Carat is vital. Carat is the measure of a diamond’s weight. It may not reflect the diamond’s size as any set diamond is viewed from the top. It is best to judge the carat in conjunction with the diameter in millimeters across the top of the diamond, and the stone’s cut grade.
The second step involves thinking about a style, shape, look of the ring, metal type, setting, etc. Third, choose a diamond shape for the ring. This can be round, princess, emerald, asscher, marquise, radiant, oval, pear, heart, or cushion. It is crucial to know that while all diamonds are cut to emanate sparkle and brilliance, some cuts hide minor inclusions while others may need a higher clarity grade.
Step four is to select the metal type. This can be yellow or white gold, or platinum. Yellow gold is the more conventional of metals and seen as a symbol of warmth; also its color brings out the sparkle and beauty of any diamond. White gold is more contemporary and trendy. White gold and platinum are also well-liked for their colors, which go well with any attire. Platinum is considered a little expensive compared to white or yellow gold, but it is a reliable option for those who suffer from skin allergies.
And lastly, consider all the popular as well as unconventional setting options and choose the one that most suits your loved one’s style and personality. 2ct diamond engagement rings look superb in a solitaire setting, in white gold. If you want something to fit your budget while you stick to a 2 carat ring, choose a good cut, SI1-SI2 clarity, and an I or J color grade.
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