Selecting An Engagement Ring

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    Diamonds were originally weighed against the Seed of a Carob Tree

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    A lot of skin care products on the market today use Diamond Dust as an active ingredient.

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    It takes 1405 degrees of heat to burn a Diamond.

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    If one has to produce a single one-carat diamond, around 250 tons of earth will have to be mined.

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    Diamonds also have the highest melting point of any natural substance.

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    Diamonds are always valued in terms of the 4 Cs.

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    Wearing engagement rings on the left hand ring figer was a custom that may have its origins in an ancient Egyptian myth.

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    Before agreeing to marry, a couple may choose to buy and wear pre-engagement rings, also called promise rings.

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    Some brides have their engagement and wedding rings permanently soldered together after marriage..

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    The first well-documented use of a diamond ring to signify engagement was by the Archduke Maximilian of Austria.

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    Before the end of the 19th century, the bride-to-be frequently received a sewing thimble rather than an engagement ring..

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    Engagement rings didn't become standard in the West until the end of the 19th century, and diamond rings didn't become common until the 1930s.

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    Now, 80% of American women are offered a diamond ring to signify engagement.

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    More recently, it has become a common practice for couples to select an engagement ring together.

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    In 2007, the average cost of an engagement ring in USA as reported by the industry was US$2,100.

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    A wedding set, or bridal set, includes an engagement ring and a wedding band that match as a set. .

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    In some countries (but not most of the Western world), both men and women wear engagement rings.

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    Women proposing has become more common in recent years, to the point that some jewelry companies have started manufacturing mens engagement rings.

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    There is an Egyptian myth that says the left hand ring fingers contains a vein leading directly to the heart.

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Choosing an engagement ring may seem like a daunting task at first but Bockman Brothers Jewelry makes the process as trouble free as possible. When you are ready to commit to an everlasting relationship the ring has to match the commitment. You want to make sure the ring is something that she will love and adore as much as you.


When it comes to engagement rings bigger does not necessarily mean better. Other factors to consider are the carat, color, clarity, and the cut. Getting a ring with a proper balance of these four factors is what makes an engagement ring stunning.  


The Band – This is the circular part of the engagement ring that goes around her finger. Traditionally ring bands are made from gold, silver, or platinum. There are other combinations of metal being used these days such as tungsten.


The Setting – This is what holds your diamond in place at the top of the ring. Gemstone settings can be held in place with visible prongs, or anchored with an invisible setting.

 

Engagement Ring Styles

 

Classic Solitaire – This is by far the most popular engagement ring choice. The band consists of gold or platinum attached with a setting called the “head” which is then crowned with a diamond. This type of ring style puts the concentration on the gemstone.


The Side Stone - Side stone engagement rings take it a step further. The band will feature diamonds within its setting that compliment on the gemstone in the setting. The added diamonds around the ring adds brilliance and wow factor to it.
Engagement Ring Sets


Matching Sets - Matching sets can feature the classic solitaire or sidestone ring styles. Purchasing your rings in a set will ensure that they can be worn together without altering them to fit side by side.