How to Buy A Diamond Engagement Ring | Fine Engagement Ring Settings

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Metal engraving started as a decorative technique around the 5th century B.C. It predates acid etching and was often used with techniques such as chasing and repousee. The latter methods employ a shaped metal rod hammered against the metal to make an indentation. Hand engraving was particularly popular in Greece during the 3rd and 4th centuries B.C. Hand engraving is different from other decorative techniques in the sharpness of the lines and its permanence. Machine engraving cannot cut as deeply as the hand technique. Stamping and etching are sometimes confused with hand engraving, but the result is not as sharp. Lasers and die cutting can also be used to cut into metal but the results look machined rather than finely crafted. Our jewelry is designed for those who love the style of antique engagement ring and wedding bands. The intricate carving, delicate details and lacelike filigree of such rings are the epitome of refinement and grace. Antique engagement ring have graced the fingers of many modern-day starlets, including Madonna, Kate Hudson, Reese Witherspoon and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Engagement Jewelry Education: Read about ideal cut diamonds and look for discounted GIA certified loose diamonds to be set in rare vintage antique estate diamond engagement settings in platinum and white yellow gold. Read about different types of ring settings like channel, prong, bezel, pave and flush. Find your correct ring size, select the polish like satin or regular polish, view your options about engraving inside. Always make sure there is a option for matching wedding bands and diamond rings. Make sure rings are manufactured crafted as promised and look for platinum gold stamping to ensure correct metal is used.

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Diamond Quality Q's

These hand engraved rings are offered in two different diamond grades (side diamonds only): GH Color/VS Clarity and H Color/SI1 Clarity unless otherwise specified. Learn about the differences between diamond colors and clarities. Center diamond is not included in any of the settings eventhough rings might be pictured with center diamond. Details.

Ring Settings Guide

Once you recognize these differences, you'll be prepared to analyze each ring at a glance and make a choice based on those elements that best please your taste. Details.

Prong Setting

This is the most common type of setting, especially for ladies' solitaire diamond rings. Prong setting is the one most often used to hold a solitaire. Prong setting puts the emphasis on the stones and not the metal. It involves fitting the diamond in a metal head or basket and securing it with a minimum of three prongs or metal claws Details.

Channel Setting

This style is often used for wedding bands, but it may also be used to accent center stones. The diamonds are suspended in a channel of vertical walls with nometal separating the stones. Details.

Shipping Questions

If you're interested in buying loose diamond for tension set rings, you can browse through our extensive collection of GIA diamonds. Details.

Return Policy Questions

If you decide for any reason that it is not right for you, you can return it to us within 30 days for a no-hassle refund or replacement. Details.

Can all these rings be made in 14K White or Yellow Gold? Yes. Normally for around $300 less. How do we order? Please call 1-800-871-1066 to order. Details.