Choosing The Gem Of Your White Gold Engagement Ring

Diamonds are a timeless and vintage gemstone to pair with a white gold engagement ring. The luxuriant look that this combination offers makes for a jewellery piece that will never go out of fashion. However, when buying a white gold engagement ring with any jewel, there are 'Four Cs' that should be considered to ensure that the stone you select is the best one for your bride-to-be's finger. This article details all you need to know about a gem's cut, clarity, colour, and carat weight so that you can purchase the best engagement ring on the market.

Cut

The cut of a gemstone is the only feature not determined by nature and therefore it is prone to having faults. Cut is what enables light to traverse through the jewel and refract, creating the sparkle frequently called brilliance. Prior to being cut, the stone is worth a lot less compared to its price after the process. The angles and facets made during the cutting process have a large impact on its quality. A gem's cut also determines its shape, so when shopping for a white gold engagement ring, be sure to look at a variety of cuts to establish the ones you prefer.

Clarity

Most natural gemstones have flaws that can dramatically affect their price. While flawless jewels are a rare and extremely valuable commodity, it is its flaws that differentiate it from every other one. Flaws can be found both on the inside and the outside of the stone. Inside flaws are called inclusions and outside flaws are referred to as blemishes. The more inclusions and blemishes a stone has, the less expensive it will be.

Colour

Gemstones come in a wide array of colours. In the case of diamonds, most are a shade of light to brownish yellow, while the most coveted and rare of diamonds hold no colour whatsoever. These are the most expensive because they let in the most light. Gemmologists rank a diamond's colour value on a scale from D to Z, where D is the most transparent. When combined with yellow gold ring bands, the shades are hard to detect because they are similar to the colour of the metal. However, in a white gold engagement ring the contrast is starker so be sure to examine the colour of your jewel thoroughly prior to making a purchase.

Carat Weight

Size does matter in evaluating the worth of a precious stone. For diamonds, the weight is measured in carats, with one carat equaling two hundred milligrams. However, the more carats, the harder the diamond is to cut and set in the ring. Try and find a happy medium between size and style for your white gold engagement ring. Generally speaking, engagement rings contain stones ranging anywhere between half a carat and 1 carat.