How to Select a Pave Setting Engagement Ring
Choosing an engagement ring can be a big decision. Therefore, you want to know exactly what you are doing before you make the purchase. Selecting a diamond setting is a major part of the ring selection. A pave setting holds a diamond so that it is almost even with the surface of the ring. Jewelers can achieve this look by setting the larger diamond in the center of the ring and adding smaller diamonds along the band. The process of choosing this setting is the same as choosing any other type of engagement ring. Does this Spark an idea?
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Select the correct band size. This number is the size of the space in which a finger fits. If you have to guess on the size or choose the wrong size, the ring can be resized by a jeweler later.
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Choose the material. Engagement rings often come in yellow gold, white gold, platinum or silver.
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Select a price range for the pave-setting engagement ring. Tradition says that an engagement ring should cost an amount equal to two months salary, but that is not set in stone. Choose based on what you can afford and what you'd like for a ring's appearance and quality.
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Choose a diamond going by "The Four Cs". The four Cs stand for cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. Diamonds come in a variety of cuts including round, radiant, canary, princess, pair, oval, marquis, emerald and heart. The color of a diamond determines value. No color is considered better than a yellowed diamond. Diamond clarity also determines quality. A clearer diamond is more valuable than a cloudy diamond. Carat weight also determines cost. The higher the carat, the higher the cost.
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Specifically, a pave-setting engagement ring will have the appearance of sitting flush against the surrounding surface. The surrounding surface may be smaller diamonds or beads, but the look is distinct in that the diamond will not be positioned as a solitary stone that stands away from its setting.
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