In 2020, it is difficult not to recognize the ethical, human and ecological conflict surrounding diamonds. Jewelers therefore firmly believe that the future lies in the production of laboratory-made diamond jewelry. It has different names such as synthetic diamonds, machined diamonds or cultured diamonds.
Choosing the Diamond
Natural diamonds are formed by a chemical process that changes the carbon present in the soil. It is explained simply, carbon changes and turns into diamond under pressure and extreme heat. Far from being rare, natural diamonds are said to be “rare” since their extraction is limited by the human capacities of the companies that mine them. You can choose also the Lab Diamond Rings there.
For their part, synthetic or lab grown diamonds manufactured in the laboratory are manufactured using cutting-edge technologies which allow the natural process to be recreated in the space of a few weeks. Using a natural diamond called diamond seeds and technological processes, the laboratories cultivate the new diamonds. In addition, these diamonds offer multiple advantages to informed consumers: they are structurally identical to natural ones, but more in line with the moral values of these consumers.
Choosing an engagement ring for your other half can quickly give you a cold sweat. And for good reason! It is often the first time that we buy jewelry. It is therefore difficult to navigate and know how to choose the right one, without tearing your hair out. Today we take up with you all the important points to find the perfect engagement ring.
A Short History of the Engagement Ring
The symbol of the ring as a sign of love dates back to ancient Roman times. At that time, it was common to offer a simple iron ring, to seal an engagement. This tradition would have been lost until the 15th century. According to legend, Archduke Maximilian of Habsburg offered a ring set with diamonds to his future wife Marie of Burgundy on the occasion of their engagement in 1477. The simple ring is adorned with stones. The tradition of the diamond engagement ring, the promise of eternal love, was born.
What metal?
One of the first things to consider is the quality of the metal of the ring body, usually gold. Whether it is white, yellow or pink, what matters above all is its titration, that is to say its fine gold content. In fact, what few people know is that pure gold, which is too soft, is never used as is in jewelry it is reserved for certain coins and gold bars. It is generally worked with copper, silver or palladium to constitute an alloy whose titration will be at 18k or 9k.
It is 18k gold also called 18 karat or 750 per 1000th gold which is to be preferred. With a gold content of 75%, it is the most durable of the alloys. It is also favored by the great jewelry houses of Place. It therefore seems obvious to us to only use 18k gold for all jewelry.
As for 9k gold, let’s be clear: we are strongly opposed to its use. We even question its name “gold” since the metal contains only 37.5% pure gold. It is softer, more fragile and its color is often the result of rhodium plating or plating layer of metal, rhodium or gold, affixed to the jewel. In fact, this jewel will not resist over time. It will tarnish, refine and deform. We thus obtain disposable jewelry, sold much too expensive given their quality, and the opposite of the symbolism of an engagement ring. For the same reasons, the choice of money is to be avoided, even if you have a small budget prefer a simpler jewel in 18k gold.
At the end of the 19th century, platinum made its appearance among jewelers. If its shine is a perfect white, it should be borne in mind that this precious metal is a little softer than 18k gold. Although it is a good alternative to 18k white gold, it will move more over time, especially for a ring worn every day. At the factory, jewelers recommend 18k white palladium gold which combines lasting color and solidity the one offered on all our jewelry.
What color?
For the color of the ring, there is something for everyone! It is the different dosages of copper, silver or palladium in the gold alloy that give it its more or less accentuated colors. When choosing the color, first tip is to look at the color of the jewelry that your future bride already wears regularly. Then, put yourself on standby, observe the jewelry she spots, the brands she likes, and the windows she stops in front of, ask her discreetly her opinion on the rings of your friends. In short, investigate!
From a completely objective point of view, note that white gold has this small advantage of combining perfectly with the brilliance of the diamond. As for rose gold, it brings a warm and discreet glow. Plus, it’s flattering on most skin tones.
Diamond or not diamond
The engagement ring is often adorned with one or more stones. golden rule: choose only precious stones, that is to say sapphire of all colors except red and not just blue as believed, ruby (red), emerald (green) or diamond white but also yellow, champagne, black or more rarely pink, blue, green! Indeed, the engagement ring is worn every day and must be able to withstand the hectic life of the chosen one of your heart. Even if you love them too, fine stones (amethyst, quartz, topaz, aquamarine, etc.) are not sufficiently resistant and will deteriorate too quickly. Among the precious stones, the queen is the diamond! It is the most brilliant and the hardest of stones, and above all a promising symbol of an eternal love.
Heart with Fingers Engagement Ring
The diamond also has the advantage of being bright and going with all styles, all alloys, all skin types and all manicures. If you opt for a diamond mounted solo, we recommend that you invest in a stone of 0.30 carats or more. At jewelry shop, you will then be issued a laboratory certificate (GIA or HRD which are the most recognized) with your stone enough to reassure you about your purchase. If your future bride or you, but in this case be careful still has a crush on a particular colored stone, choose it carefully.
