Choosing the right engagement ring is very important. Many people are choosing heart shaped diamond engagement rings to symbolize their everlasting commitment.
The heart is one of the world’s most classic and timeless symbols of love and truth. The diamond is a symbol of purity, commitment, and prosperity. Combining these two symbols creates the ultimate expression of life long romantic love.
Heart shaped diamond rings are usually cut from a 1/3 or more carat diamond to assure quality and accurate detail within the intricate angles of this unique cut. When shopping for the perfect ring, it is important to make sure that the lobes at the top of the heart are parallel and that the point at the bottom comes to a sharp point rather than a rounded tip. This will help ensure that the stone takes on a recognizable heart shape from a distance, rather than looking like a deformed round cut.
Heart shaped diamond engagement rings come in a beautiful variety of sizes and styles to fit any price range. Pricing usually ranges between $350.00 and $6,000.00 depending on the diamond carat and setting style you choose.
You can usually find heart shaped engagement rings in the following styles:
Solitaire
A single stone propped up on three prongs. This style is usually used to display larger stones weighing in at one carat or more.
Three Stone
A three stone setting is used to display a large stone with two smaller stones on either side. The side stones can either be smaller diamonds or different gems in a color and shape that accents the center stone. This is a very popular setting for engagement rings as it symbolizes past, present, and future within the relationship.
Accentuated
Accentuated rings are used to display a small center stone that is accented by several smaller stones. For example, a heart shaped ruby might be surrounded by several small round diamonds.
Claddagh
The Claddagh ring is named for the fishing village of Claddagh in Ireland. According to Irish legend, the Claddagh ring symbolizes love, friendship, fidelity and loyalty making it the perfect choice for a meaningful engagement ring. This ring design has a heart in the center that is being held by two hands, and atop the heart is a crown.
In most cases, this ring is designed in gold or black hills gold. But it some cases this ring is created with a heart shaped diamond or emerald between the hands. Some of these rings also feature different colored gems that are used to accentuate the crown.
Inset
An inset ring is another good choice for smaller stones. These beautiful engagement rings have their diamonds or other gems embedded into the band.
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