If you’re looking for a modern take on the classic white diamond engagement ring, consider a pink diamond. The tradition of a man presenting a diamond engagement ring to his bride has been around since the’50s. To show how deeply committed he is to his loved one, the groom will spend a huge chunk of his salary on her ring.
Since colored stones are very rare and beautiful over the past few years it has become common to use them in engagement rings.
There are four Cs of color diamonds, and you should understand these before buying a pink diamond engagement ring. You may know the four Cs from traditional diamonds, but they have different meanings. You should look at the stone’s color, carat, cut, and clarity when deciding on what diamond to purchase. The cost of your engagement ring will depend on these.
Color — This is the most important feature of a colored diamond. You can find slight suggestions of color in some clear stones. The color can be so faint in some smaller stones that it’s only detectable when looking at the stone from a certain angle on in special lighting. Consistency is the key to good color in a stone. A good stone will have the same color throughout.
Carat: This is the size of the stone, and it greatly affects the cost. Unlike traditional diamonds, a color of a colored diamond is more important than the size. A clear stone that is huge will cost less than a very small diamond that has lots of color. You should choose a setting that shows off bright colors and a smaller stone if you want a stone that is extremely colorful.
The cut of a stone is important because it can either enhance or diminish the stone’s color. The cut in pink diamond engagement rings is of utmost importance. The cuts that most enhance the color of pink diamond engagement rings are: Princess Round, and/or Marquise. A colorless stone is better if you prefer more unique cuts.
Clarity: The clarity of a stone is very important no matter what diamond you choose. A clear stone will not have cracks, dark spots, or cloudiness. Clarity is even more important in colored stones because a diamond’s color can be hidden by cloudiness.
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