An engagement ring is an expression of love, it’s a sign of a bond two people exchange as a token of love and sign their engagement with one another. It’s not mandatory that the engagement ring should include a center stone diamond. It completely depends on the preference and choice of the couple and what kind of engagement ring they want.

But, our artisans will strongly suggest you to go for an engagement ring with a distinctive center stone as this addition will set your engagement ring apart from all the other rings.

There are a variety of classic engagement ring styles that you can choose from, for your special day. The most classic engagement rings are of the following type:
- Solitaire
- Three Stone
- Accented
- Round Brilliant
- Halo

Although you can choose any type of ring you want for your engagement.

Engagement ring shopping is exciting! Isn't it?

You’ve finally found 'the one' and now you’re on the hunt for the perfect ring to pop the question with.

While engagement ring shopping is a lot of fun, it can also be a little confusing, especially if you’ve never done it before. To help you get educated before you say “I do” to a ring, here’s our list of must-ask questions before buying an engagement ring.

Is the Jeweller Credentialed?

Choose someone with whom you can develop a lasting relationship. Look at how long the jeweller’s been in business and research the store’s reputation.

An established business is more likely to have great references, and to be around for regular ring maintenance.

Can I Upgrade My Ring Later On?

If you can’t get that large, flashy ring you want when you get engaged, remember that you can always upgrade down the line.

It’s very common to upgrade engagement rings for anniversaries or birthdays so if your dream ring isn’t in your budget right now.

Is Warranty & Diamond Insurance Same?

Generally, warranties and extended maintenance plans protect you from manufacturing defects and everyday wear and tear on your ring to make sure your jewelry always looks showcase-new, while jewelry insurance can protect you from things like accidental theft, or loss.

Can I Get A Custom Made Engagement Ring ?

If you can’t seem to find your dream engagement ring, you can always have a custom engagement ring created.

At the end of the process, you’ll have a ring that will be unlike any other, just like your love as a couple.

Just like here at One Carat, we help assemble your own diamond ring from scratch!

How To Understand The Worth Of Your Favourite Ring?

The two things that have the largest impact on the style of your engagement ring are your center stone’s shape and your setting style.

If like most people, you’re looking for a diamond engagement ring, you’ll want to understand the 4Cs before you buy your diamond.

Round-shaped diamonds look bigger on the ring compared to any other shape, as a round shape gives an illusion of a bigger size. Also, it is advisable to choose a slim band for the diamond to look bigger on the ring.

Carat is the unit of measurement for the physical weight of diamonds. One carat equals 0.200 grams or 1/5 gram and is subdivided into 100 points.

The most popular carat weights for engagement diamonds are between one and two carats.

What are the 4Cs of diamond quality?

In general, the 4Cs correspond to color, clarity, cut, and carat weight. Through this universal method, it is possible to establish the quality of any diamond, anywhere in the world.

• Colour
• Clarity
• Cut
• Carat Weight

These four qualities of a diamond are the key components that impact its beauty and structure.

The 4C’s interact with each other within the diamond. They dictate how the diamond appears and how high quality it is.

As an example, the diamond’s ability to reflect light back to your eyes depends primarily on cut quality but also on color and clarity.

A Cut Above The Rest

The cut of a diamond ensures the precise dispersal of light within the gem and because the sharpest cut ensures the best sparkle you should make sure that your diamond ring has the best diamond cut to offer.

Captivating Colour

Diamonds can be completely colorless, or they can have shades of yellow and brown. The most valued are the colorless ones, that is, the less color, the greater its value.

Prioritizing Clarity

Every diamond is unique and special and they have unique marks known as spots.

The clarity of a diamond refers to the absence of these spots and the diamonds without these marks are very rare and their rarity affects their value.

Carat Valuation

Diamonds are measured or weighed in “carats”, the equivalent of 200 milligrams. The precision in weighing a diamond is such that a diamond is weighed to one-thousandth (.001) of a carat and then rounded to the nearest hundredth.

Some of the most important things to consider before buying an engagement ring are as follows:
- You can select the ring setting and diamond separately.
- You should consider the cut, color, size, type, and weight of the diamond.
- You should get the correct measure of the ring.
- Decide in advance what kind of metal you want or suits you or your to-be fiance the best.
- You should fix your budget for the ring.

For getting the proper size of size, consider going to a jewelry store and asking for a specialist to take the size. You can even take a sample of any old ring you use to wear. But it’s better to consult a specialist as you would never want to mess up with such a special thing for such an important occasion of life.

It’s completely a personal choice to have a matching wedding ring or different rings. For some couples, matching wedding rings are the perfect way to symbolize the togetherness for a lifetime. For some other couples, this concept of matching rings is completely impractical. So, you and your partner have to decide if you want matching wedding rings or separate ones.

There are different types of metal that you can choose for your wedding ring. You can choose from gold to platinum, palladium, titanium, tungsten, or sterling silver. It completely depends on your preference and your budget.