DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING GUIDE
The basic difference between Platinum and 18 carat gold. Platinum is the strongest pure metal and is rarer than gold, therefore it is more expensive. Platinum will last you a lifetime. gold on the other hand is less expensive and generally Rhodium plated to give a high white finish. The key factor here is the budget and weighing up if you would like to spend the extra money on the metal or diamond itself
Choosing the ring diamond shape
Apart from the cut, the shape of the stone determines the price of the diamond to a very large degree. Most diamond engagement rings have round brilliant cut diamonds. However, this is down to personally taste and there is no right or wrong shape to choose. Some of the shapes that you can find are: Oval, Princess, Emerald, and Pear cut shaped diamonds. You should have a look at all the shapes before you make your decision. For more information on shapes of diamonds, please click here.
