| Choosing
A Diamond Ring
Besides
flattering your hand, a ring should be suitable for your needs.
If it's for everyday or business wear, a simple style will
probably be best. If it's for dress, you might want something
fancier. No matter where you intend to wear your ring, there
are some practical things to consider for it to be suitable.
When choosing a ring, ask yourself the following questions:
Does
the mounting have points and sharp edges which could cut you
or damage your clothing or furniture? Often the points can
be rounded off and the sharp edges filed or polished away,
but sometimes there is nothing you can do to prevent a mounting
from snagging your clothes.
Is it
easy to clean, especially if it's for everyday wear?
Does it blend in with your other jewelry, if you plan to wear
them together?
If the ring is for everyday wear, will scratches on the mounting
be very noticeable?
If so, you may wish to either choose another mounting or else
have a matte, brushed,
or Florentine (crosshatched) finish added to the mounting
you like.
Is the band so thin that it will wear down quickly if you
wear it everyday?
If you can bend the band easily with your fingers, it's probably
too thin.
Can the ring be sized easily? Does your weight or finger size
change frequently? If so, pay attention to the sizing factor
and avoid, for example, eternity rings that have stones all
around the band. Instead choose a ring where at least one
third of the band is unset metal.
If you
think your finger size could change by two or more sizes (this
is unlikely), mention this to your jeweler and he will help
you select an appropriate mounting.
He'll
probably suggest that you avoid rings with lots of baguette-shaped
stones set up and down the sides of the mounting.
A
third explanation
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the shape
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edges which
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as a pyramid
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the plaster
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that require
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