Symbolizing everlasting love and devotion, an engagement ring is a valued piece of jewelry for soon-to-be-married couples. It is not a surprise then that men go out of their way to offer their special someone an amazing ring that evokes the desired reaction. However purchasing an engagement ring is no easy task, because both aesthetics and also budget need to be considered. The good news is that there is an extensive choice as far as ring selection is concerned – from custom-made rings for individuals who can afford to splurge to simpler ones weighing under a carat for limited budgets.

Choice of gems and bands

When it comes to the choice of band for your engagement ring, you have three main choices – platinum, white gold and also yellow gold. Platinum, by far the most precious metal in the world, is also the hardest and hypoallergenic. But the drawback is its high price level, and in in conjunction with a diamond of high carat value, it could cost you a small fortune. Yellow gold is classic and pleasing to the eye. A 24k gold band is the purest form with a superb luster, and feels soft against the skin. White gold has additionally become a common alternative as it complements just about all gem settings and is more affordable when compared to platinum.

When it comes to choosing the precious gem for the rings, you will find alternatives aplenty, ranging from diamonds, sapphires and rubies to garnets, aquamarines and emeralds. While diamonds may very well be default selection for most couples, other gems are usually desired by the more daring sort, who want to stand out and be different. Duchess of Cambridge “Kate Middletons” sapphire-studded engagement ring is making waves and many years ago, then-couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez fueled an interest in pink diamond engagement ring settings. Though the most talked about engagement ring during the last few days adorns the finger of Kim Kardashian. Lets look at precisely how magnificent her diamond ring, gifted by boyfriend and NBA star Kris Humphries, is in terms of sheer carat weight.

Understanding carat weight

One diamond carat translates into 200 mg, something that many couples can afford- Kim Kardashians 20.5 carats is massive, and offers plenty of room for customization due to the larger surface area. And according to People magazine, this is just what Humphries has done. The ring is engraved with two verses from the Bible, one is about love and the second, about ‘the perfect woman’. The ring also has one more inscription depicting the initials K.

Kim showed off her rock in Monaco, where she and her fiancée were attending a charity fashion show by nightclub Amber Lounge for the Special Olympics this year. Humphries is reported to have devoted quite some time deciding on the perfect ring, and looks like the effort paid off, considering the media buzz surrounding the one-of-a-kind ring.

For those who dont rake in millions every year, your choices in carat weight start at 0.1 carat upwards. But design-wise, twisted bands, vintage styles, raised settings, and even eco-friendly recycled gold are some possibilities you can explore. So, in regards to engagement ring variety, you are spoilt for choice. If youre located in a big city like Austin, there will be numerous Austin engagement rings that will easily fit into your budget.

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