| Rings, as jewelry, will never go out of style. | | | | rings and their symbolic meanings, how about |
| Sometimes they don't just serve the purpose of | | | | knowing more about the ring that often gets the |
| embellishing nimble fingers but also as symbols of | | | | most attention - the diamond ring? |
| relationships and events of great values such as an | | | | Known as woman's best friend, it is imperative that |
| engagement, wedding, anniversary, graduation etc. | | | | one knows the basics of a diamond. Here are the 4 |
| Diamonds are very popular stones in all of them. Here | | | | basic C's of a diamond: |
| are the various kinds of rings: | | | | 1. Clarity |
| 1. Graduation or Class Ring | | | | This is the clearness or the purity or imperfection of |
| These rings are customized or designed for a | | | | the diamond. The more clarity the more costly the |
| particular class of students. They could either have | | | | diamond ring gets. |
| the school's logo engraved and/or have the name or | | | | 2. Color |
| initials of the student who owns the ring engraved on | | | | This refers to the amount of color in the diamond. |
| the inner side of the ring. | | | | Black diamond is known to be more expensive than |
| 2. Friendship Ring | | | | clear diamonds. |
| These symbols of bonds could be in any kind of | | | | 3. Cut |
| personalized design the wearers prefer. A group of | | | | This refers to the proportion and polish of the |
| friends could have these rings with the same design | | | | diamond. It also determines the shape of the |
| or in complementing designs. | | | | diamond. The more intricate or ornate the diamond |
| 3. Engagement Ring | | | | the more attractive and, of course, the costlier the |
| The celebration of the decision that a couple will | | | | diamond gets. |
| spend the rest of their lives together is often sealed | | | | 4. Carat |
| with this piece of jewelry. Women usually enjoy the | | | | This is the unit of measurement of a diamond. 1 carat |
| privilege of being given an engagement ring. An | | | | is equal to .20 grams. The higher the carat of a |
| engagement ring is more appreciated when a man is | | | | diamond is the heftier its price tags becomes. |
| just so in tune of his fiancée's character that | | | | Although diamonds are known to last forever as |
| he is able to give one that complements her | | | | having the reputation of being the hardest mineral, |
| personality so well. She may also want to be involved | | | | they still require proper care to be able to live up to |
| in the selection of the ring. Oftentimes, the couple will | | | | that expectation.a. Clean your diamond ring regularly |
| decide to buy the rings, as a set at the same time | | | | with a soft cloth or a soft brush and jewelry cleaner |
| of becoming engaged. Engagement rings with | | | | particularly for a diamond ring.b. After cleaning, rinse it |
| diamonds often earn two thumbs up. | | | | thoroughly in warm water and wipe it dry with a |
| 4. Wedding or Anniversary Ring/Band | | | | lint-free cloth.c. When doing rough work, common |
| Classic wedding rings usually comprise of diamond | | | | sense should tell you not to wear your ring or any |
| rings. However, platinum wedding bands are fast | | | | kind of jewelry for that matter. Sweat and dirt may |
| gaining popularity. This is because compared to gold, | | | | damage the metal setting of your ring.d. Have your |
| platinum is said to be a lot denser, thus more durable. | | | | diamond ring checked by a jeweler for possible wear |
| Platinum wedding rings are known to be more able to | | | | and tear. |
| last a lifetime, which is the very perfect symbol of | | | | With that indispensable information, wearing a ring |
| marriage. | | | | could mean more than just accessorizing your hands. |
| Now after that rundown of the different types of | | | | |