Can I design my own engagement ring?A unique diamond engagement ring can be yours if you learn how to design your own engagement ring. There are some things you will need to understand and think about before you design your own ring and you'll be more knowledgeable when you're through reading this article. Important factors you need to understand are diamond clarity and color, diamond shapes, types of metal for your ring band, and the various settings you can choose from.

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A diamond's shape is going to have a great influence on the design of your engagement ring, so deciding on the shape of your diamond is a very important and long-lasting decision. A few of the most popular diamond shapes are Round, Princess, Emerald, Oval, Marquise, Pear, Cushion, and Radiant. Deciding on your stone's shape should be based on your personality and style.

Part of choosing the right diamond is to understand how color will affect price. Less color in a diamond means higher prices. Depending on what you are willing to pay for your diamond, its color may range from a hint of brown to colorless. Diamonds with the most color, and least costly, are graded alphabetically from "Z" that has the most color to "C" that is colorless and will be very expensive.

A diamond's clarity is determined by the size of inclusions, how many there are, and where the inclusions are located. The cost of your diamond is going to be lower if there are a great number of inclusions and more valuable is there are few inclusions. Inclusions are just a part of the natural condition of diamonds. To understand the quality of your diamond you'll use the scale of F for flawless diamonds and I3 for diamonds with the most internal inclusions.

The metal used in your engagement ring is an important decision. Platinum is a popular choice of metal for engagement rings because it is a hard metal that holds the diamond securely and is hypoallergenic. One of the most popular metals for engagement rings is gold. Gold is mixed with other metals because 24 karat gold is too soft for rings, but the unpleasant side effect is that you may be allergic to some of the other metals. If you are allergic to metal then a titanium engagement ring is going to be a good choice. Keep in mind that the metal is extremely hard and cannot be resized. Another popular choice of metals for engagement rings is silver. Silver is an abundant metal and thus less expensive than other choices. Palladium is growing in popularity as a choice for metal in engagement rings. It is lightweight, strong, not likely to irritate your skin, and is about the same cost as white gold.

A crucial decision to be made is what setting is best for your engagement ring. One of the most highly regarded is the prong setting that holds your ring above the band with three or more claws. Many people love bezel settings for their ability to both highlight and protect your diamond. Although more expensive than other settings, a tension setting is specifically designed to show off your diamond's best qualities, however resizing can be difficult because of the hardness of the metal used. One of the most beautiful engagement ring settings is the pave setting. It is also more expensive due to all the work necessary to pave the ring surface with small diamonds. Many people find that a channel setting provides the elegant beauty and protection they want for their diamond.

Finally, you'll want to include ring size in your engagement ring design list. Any jewelry store or discount store that sells rings can help you with your ring size. With the information above and diligent research you will be able to design the engagement ring of your dreams.