The classic engagement
ring is composed of two parts: a diamond and a setting. For the
best value, find the engagement ring setting she'll love then
devote the remainder of your budget to a beautiful, certified
diamond.
She is going to wear this ring for the rest of her life, so you
want to ensure she likes it. Whether you want your proposal to
be a surprise, or you want her to be involved in the decision,
here are the decisions you'll need to make:
Choose Between 14 Kt Gold, 18Kt Gold or Platinum
If you're unsure what ring metal to choose, consider the differences between 18kt yellow or white gold, 14Kt yellow or white gold and platinum:
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Enduring. Platinum is the strongest, most pure metal. It will last a lifetime. |
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expensive. Platinum is rarer than gold. Platinum jewelry is composed of Platinum is denser and heavier on the hand than 14 or 18Kt gold. |
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Classic. 14Kt gold is the most common engagement ring setting. |
Less
expensive than Platinum or 18Kt.. 14Kt gold is composed of 65% gold and 35% metal alloys to give it strength. |
More
often/easy.
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Classic. 18Kt gold is the second most common engagement ring setting. |
Less
expensive than Platinum and more expensive than 14Kt. 18Kt gold is composed of 75% gold and 25% metal alloys to give it strength. |
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often/easy.
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For a more detailed discussion of
Platinum versus White Gold,
Choose a Setting Style
A. Fishman & Son offers a wide variety of engagement settings. For help in choosing, here's a summary of the four main styles.
Solitaire Settings
This is our most popular engagement ring setting. The prongs position the center diamond to catch the most light. A four-prong setting shows a bit more diamond, while a six-prong setting offers a slight security advantage. View our solitaire settings.
Settings with Sidestones
A setting with diamonds or gemstones adds additional sparkle or color. Channel settings protect sidestones from abrasions by keeping them flush. The bar-channel setting allows more light to enter the sidestones, and creates a scalloped edge of brilliance. View our settings with sidestones.
Vintage ("Micro Pave") Settings
This is our most popular engagement ring setting. The prongs position the center diamond to catch the most light. A four-prong setting shows a bit more diamond, while a six-prong setting offers a slight security advantage. View our vintage diamond rings.
Three-Stone Settings
For a classic ring that's truly unique and created by you, choose all three diamonds to be set in a three-stone setting. The three-stone ring has one diamond for the past, one for the present, and one for the future. View our three-stone ring settings.
