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Q: My boyfriend and I are very serious. We have been talking about moving in together eventualy and getting engaged after that.

We were talking about the prices of rings and stuff. If I remember correctly, theres like a "guideline" for how much to spend on a diamond engagement ring. Thanks!

A: The "guideline" is two months salary. However, go for the ring that you love and can afford rather than the one that fits in with the "guidelines".

Q: I heard that Platinum rings could not be re-sized if your finger got bigger or smaller. Is this true?

A: Sizing platinum rings is a big problem. The great amount of heat necessary to work with platinum is not practical for local jewelers to work with. What most local jewelers do instead is use 14K white solder, which turns into a black line on the bottom of a ring.

The best way to size a platinum ring is by using modern laser technology, which only a handful of companies offer directly to consumers.

Q: Should I wear my engagement and wedding rings on my left or right hand?

A: We believe that the vein that runs to the left ring finger runs directly to the heart or is closest, so that's why your engagement and wedding rings are worn on the left hand.

Q: What's the best shaped diamond for an engagement ring?

A: First step to choosing a diamond is to decide on a shape you would like to purchase. Choosing the shape is based on your preference and the preference of the recipient. It might be difficult to gauge the preference of the recipient but you might be able to get some clues from the current jewelry she wears, her family/friends, or if you are shopping together then she will definitely tell you. Approximately 80% of solitaire engagement rings sold are either with round or princess cut diamonds.

Q: I have read from various different sources that I should take my jewelry to an independent appraiser to insure my engagement ring and wedding band rather than my jeweler.

Why?

A: The appraiser possesses a basic understanding of the laws and regulations that are relevant to various appraisal assignments, such as estate tax or charitable donations. A professional appraiser also has a basic understanding of the different types of insurance policies available and will take into consideration how claims are handled when assigning the value.

Q: My finance and I are in disagreement as when to buy our wedding rings. What do you think?

A: On an average, wedding bands are bought three months before the wedding day and are fashioned both from the same metal.

Q: Why should I wear a diamond?

A: The best reason to wear a diamond is because you love them. Diamonds have the ability to reflect light more then any know substance. Diamonds can also enhance rings, earrings, necklaces, etc. giving them a brilliance that many people like. Diamonds are definitely in fashion, so when you go out for a special occasion wearing diamond jewelry will accessorize your outfit perfectly. A lot of women, and many men, like getting complimented on their diamond jewelry.

Q: How do I remove scratches from white gold jewelry?

A: It is relatively easy to remove scratches from white gold jewelry. Being a precious metal it can be polished with the appropriate rouges and buffers. Buffers are wheels, with cloth like materials squeezed tightly together and sawed, which when applied with rouges and turning at high speed can remove the scratches.

One problem that often happens when rings are sized, or with polishing other jewelry, is what is called “a heavy touch”. That means the jeweler, who sells his gold dust from his polishing machine to make money, presses your jewelry too strongly to the polishing wheel, removing too much gold. With rings you can usually see it on the bottom of the ring, with the shank become too thin.

Q: Which finger should you wear your eternity ring on?

A: Most people wear their eternity rings on their left hand. They often wear them with their engagement rings, although the two usually don’t go together very well. Many wear them by itself. Some people, who want to continue wearing their engagement and wedding ring on their left hand will place the eternity ring on their right hand. It’s really your call.

Q: What is the purpose of an engagement?

A: Engagement and the engagement ring is a tradition dating back thousands of years. A woman was considered a valuable property, who would work and make children. The males family would bargain a price for her and pay it in the form of livestock, jewelry, land, etc. This ‘purchase price’ also indicated the seriousness of the intention to marry her. Today the engagement ring has a similar function. It demonstrates the serious intent of the male to marry the female, and also the value he places on her.

Q: What is the origin of the diamond wedding ring?

A: Diamonds have been used to adorn jewelry for thousands of years. Of course only royalty and the rich were able to afford it. As with all things it is only human nature to want what others have. The diamonds in wedding rings are relatively small and therefore more affordable then the large diamonds that were used in tiaras, pendants, broaches, etc.

This gave everyone the opportunity to acquire a diamond wedding ring, the way only royalty used to have.

Q: Can I wear an eternity ring on my wedding ring finger?

A: Not only can you wear an eternity ring on your wedding ring finger, which would be your left hand, but if you are right handed, it is much preferable. Eternity rings are the most easily damaged by wearing. The diamonds on the bottom of the ring come into contact with everything you touch. Therefore it is easy to loosen, crack, or dislodge a diamond in an eternity ring. A right handed person reaches for everything with their right hand therefore increasing the chance that the ring will become damaged.

Q: Can you remove scratches from a diamond engagement ring?

A: Scratches can be removed from any ring, but one with diamonds requires special care. The high speed polishing machine that is used to polish jewelry can knock a lose diamond out of the ring. Therefore it is of paramount importance that every diamond on an eternity ring be checked prior to attempting to polish it.

Q: What engagement rings look good on small hands?

A: Generally thinner rings will look better on small hands, but there is no rule. Many women with small hands and a short finger insist that they like big rings. Since they have to wear it, they have to like it. The thinner rings often have pave set diamond, which look pretty even when they are small. If you try to put small diamonds into a channel ring or even prongs, they will get lost.

Q: What do eternity rings mean?

A: Generally, eternity rings mean that you paid twice as much for it as a diamond ring with diamonds going only half way around. Which is one of the reasons jewelers invented this particular design. On the other hand, it does look really great to have diamonds all around one’s finger, and you never have to worry about the ring turning and having to adjust it to show off the stones.

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A Brief History of the Eternity Ring

Eternity rings could be described as dress (or best) wedding rings.
The common feature of all eternity rings is that they are stone set, often with diamonds. A "full eternity" ring is one where the stones are set completely around the shank. A "half eternity" ring only has the stones set partially around the shank. Many modern half eternity rings feature a raised "head", which is a departure from the traditional idea of a wedding type ring. There is a recent fashion for diamond-set wedding rings, which are closely related in style to eternity rings. The endless or eternal loop is symbolic of eternal love. For this reason, many eternity rings are multi-stranded or plaited.

Square or Round Diamonds

Whereas round brilliant cut diamonds are the most common choice for solitaire rings, square or oblong stones can be an excellent choice for eternity rings, partly because they can be set edge-to-edge in a continuous band or line.
The availability of "princess" cut diamonds justly adds to the attraction of square stones for eternity rings.

How Long Is An Eternity?

Opinions vary widely as to an appropriate time for the giving and receiving of an eternity ring. Some believe that the birth of the first child is an appropriate time. We believe it is for the individual couple to decide upon an appropriate time for an eternity ring.

For your Anniversary

A popular choice for ruby (40th) anniversaries is a ruby and diamond eternity ring, but any anniversary could be a good choice. Most eternities symbolize the continuation of the man's love for his wife. Most women dream of receiving an eternity ring for its unspoken message "look how much my husband thinks of me". For this reason, an eternity can be a symbol of continued health, wealth and happiness.

Which Finger

Eternity rings, having evolved from wedding rings, are also worn on the "ring finger", which is normally the third finger of the left hand.

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The Most Famous Diamonds in the World

The Dresden diamond weighs 41 carats. It probably came from India, but its early history is obscure. Schumann (1995) stated it was “supposedly bought in 1742 by Friedrich August II, Duke of Saxony, for 400,000 taler. Kept in the Green Hall in Dresden.” This diamond is cut in a pear shape and has a beautiful emerald-green color.

The Hope Diamond

The hope diamond is a 45.52 cart diamond, and is now in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. It first appeared in the diamond trade in 1830. It was first bought by a banker whose name was H. Ph. Hope, and it is believed the diamond was cut from a larger gemstone. The Hope diamond has an emerald cut and is a deep blue color. The Hope diamond became the property of the Smithsonian in 1958.

The Cullinan I, Star of Africa

The Cullinan I, Star of Africa, is a pear shaped fine white diamond that weighs a whopping 520.02 carats. It has the further distinction of being cut from the largest rough diamond ever found--the Cullinan--which weighed 3106 carats or over 1 ¼ pounds. The Cullinan I gets its name from Sir Thomas Cullinan who was chairman of the mining company that discovered it. The Cullinan was discovered in 1905. “It was purchased by the Transvaal Government and presented to King Edward VII of England,” In 1908 the diamond cutting firm Asscher in Amsterdam, Holland cut the Cullinan I and 104 other diamonds from the original piece of rough stone. The Cullinan I is kept in the Tower of London. The gem adorns the scepter of the English king and is by far the largest cut diamond in the world.

The Sancy Diamond

The sancy is a 55 carat diamond, and is also cut in a pear shape. It has been a cut stone for over five hundred years. Legend has it that it was worn by Charles the Brave in the 1470’s. It was bought on the open market in 1570 by Signeur de Sancy, whose name has been associated with the diamond ever since. The stone has belonged to the Astor family of London since 1906.

The Tiffany Diamond

The tiffany diamond comes from the famous Kimberley mine in South Africa. The Tiffany diamond weighs 128.51 carats, and was cut from a piece of rough stone that weighed 287.42 carats. The diamond has 90 facets, was cut in Paris, and was bought by the jewelers Tiffany of New York. The Tiffany diamond is a yellow- orange, almost amber, color.

The Koh-i-noor Diamond

The Koh-i-noor diamond has a long and controversial history, first mentioned as being acquired in 1304 from an Indian family who had owned the stone for generations. Other accounts of the stone's history begin in 1526, while conflicting reports contend the stone was mined near the Krishna River and presented to an emperor in 1656. The diamond did originate in India though and was stolen from Delhi in 1739, taken to Iran. From Iran it was acquired by Afghans, who lost it to Indian rulers, who then came under British rule in 1849 and placed the diamond among the crown jewels. Koh-i-noor's first faceting resulted in a 191 carat irregular shaped gem with little fire, somewhat contrary to the translation of Koh-i-noor, which means mountain of light. It was recut to enhance brilliance and fire, reducing the size to a 109 carat, shallow, oval brilliant cut.

The Cullinan IV Diamond

The Cullinan IV diamond is one of the 105 stones that were cut from the greatest piece of rough diamond ever found. It weighs 63.60 carats. It was once in the crown of Queen Mary, and can be removed from the crown to be worn as a brooch. It is stored in the Tower of London.

The Nassak Diamond

The Nassak diamond originally weighed over 90 carats. It as in the Temple of Shiva near Nassak (namesake). In 1818 the English looted the temple and in 1927 the stone as re-cut in New York. It has been in private possession in the United States ever since. The stone has a rounded-corner triangular shape.

The Shah Diamond

The Shah diamond came from India and weigh 88.70 carats. Ithas the names of three monarchs engraved on it, including the Shah of Persia (namesake). It is now in the Kremlin in Moscow, where it has been since 1829, when it was given as a gift to Tsar Nicholas. It is partly polished along its cleavage planes.

The Florentine Diamond

The 137.27 carat Florentine diamond is a yellow diamond. “In 1657 in the possession of the Medici family in Florence (hence the name). During the 18th century in the Halsburg crown, then used as a brooch. Whereabouts after First World War unknown.”