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Buying
a diamond means investing in a piece of forever. A
true miracle of nature dating from the beginning of
time, each diamond purchase is special.
Every
individual buying a diamond seeks out the best they
can afford. Nature’s variety means that you
will always find a diamond to suit your taste, budget
and occasion. If you’re about to buy a diamond
engagement ring, you may want to consider the often-quoted
guideline of spending one to two month’s salary.
You
can rest assured that the diamond you buy will be
a sound financial investment. Their rare qualities
have been sought after for thousands of years. Their
desirability and value remain undiminished today and
will continue through the years to come.
But,
whatever you spend, your diamond will represent one
of life’s deepest emotional investments. It
may eventually be passed down for generations, cherished
not just for what it is worth, but for what it means.
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surprised with a Diamond Engagement Ring is a magical
moment that will never be forgotten. And with a little
planning, the event can happen brilliantly.
Below,
you’ll find some very easy solutions to getting
her ring size while keeping your gift a surprise.
Keep in mind that a woman’s ring size will vary
for each finger, so the below suggestions are meant
only as a directional tool for you.
Make
an Impression
If she’s in the habit of leaving any of her
rings lying about, make an impression of one. A bar
of soap, a piece of clay or even a piece of bread
can be used to take a reliable measurement.
Put
it in Writing
You could even trace the inside of the ring on a piece
of paper which the jeweler can then use to determine
an accurate measurement.
Try
it on for Size
Simpler still, just put one of her rings on your own
fingers. Push it down as far as it will go and then
mark the spot with a pen. Then just show the marking
to your jeweler who can measure it for you.
What
are Friends For
A friend of the soon-to-be bride’s can be of
great assistance in this particular endeavor. It’s
not uncommon for one friend to ask another for their
ring size as a matter of curiosity. Just be sure you
choose a friend who can keep a secret.
The
Real Thing
If you can bring one of her rings to the jeweler without
arousing any suspicion, this will probably be the
safest course of action. Offer to take her jewelry
to be cleaned and have the jeweler measure her ring
at the same time.
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Make
Her Your Leading Lady
Arrange for a local movie theater to play a video tape
of you before the feature, telling her how much she
means to you and asking if she’ll marry you. In
front of hundreds of adoring fans, present her with
the diamond.
The Fortune of a Lifetime
Steam a fortune cookie until it’s malleable.
Open the cookie, place the ring inside with a note
telling her how she’ll be loved by you forever.
Time Capsule of Love
Make a box of “sort-of-real” mementos
of all your best dates. For example, a swizzle stick,
a movie stub, etc. At the bottom of the box place
the engagement ring.
Summer Lovin’
Take her for a long walk on the beach. With the help
of a good friend, have a special area set up with
flowers, champagne, a few pieces from a small orchestra
and a proposal written in the sand. You can tuck the
ring into your swim trunks to keep it a surprise (just
don’t go for a dip before you pop the question).
A Real Page Turner
Scan the cover of a romance novel into your computer
and superimpose your pictures. Cut out a hole in the
book and put the diamond ring in it.
Cosmic Commute
Buy some ad space on signs on her route to work and
on each one ask her if she’ll marry you. Be
waiting for her in her parking space where she works
with flowers, a ring and a good excuse for her to
call in sick that day.
Masterpiece of Romance
Ask a local museum if they would put the ring on display
with a display card reading that this was the very
ring used by you on that particular day to ask her
to be your bride.
A Buried Treasure
Take her snorkeling and discover the ring while the
two of you are looking at the coral.
It’s All in the Cards
Bring her to get her tarot cards read. And ask the
reader to include seeing a diamond ring in the cards.
That would be your cue to present her with the ring.
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4
Prongs Benefits:
When
you look at a 4 prong head, the prongs grasp the outer
edges of the Diamond's Girdle and gently bend over
the top of the crown holding the Diamond down. 4 prongs,
equally spaced apart from the top down, tends to look
like a box. They give your Round Diamond a more square
look. With 4 prongs, since more of the Diamond is
exposed, it lets more light come in and makes your
Diamond shine. The prongs on a 4 prong head are generally
thicker and heavier than it's buddy the 6 prong. Diamonds
set in 4 prongs will often look bigger and brighter.
You can see more of the table and crown of the Diamond
and it really makes your Diamond pop with bright light!
6
Prongs Benefits:
With 6 prongs, if you break a prong, pull the prong
back or snap the prong off, you'll still have 5 more
prongs holding your Diamond in the mounting. With
4 prongs, most of the time if you break your prong
off, the Diamond will fall out of the mounting and
its lost! Not good! So with 6 prongs, it makes your
Diamond look smaller and darker. But when viewed from
above it does keep your Round Diamond looking Rounder.
The
million dollar question here in beauty or perfection.
While I always suggest 6 prongs for
0.50ct. and above, some customers still prefer 4 prongs
because the diamond looks even bigger. Should you
decide on 4 prongs, please take your ring in for routine
cleaning and inspection. Let your jeweller inspect
for wear and tear and cracks. If you don't mind spending
a little more money, have it insured and covered for
any loss or damange and you never have to worry about
anything!
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