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Engagement Ring Guide

We’ve put together the ultimate guide to help you purchase the perfect engagement ring for you!

Setting Your Budget

For a purchase that will last a lifetime, there are important considerations to make. For the best value, choose a budget that’s right for you and start with a ring style. Then devote the remainder to a beautiful, conflict-free and certified diamond.

Engagement Ring Settings and Styles

Solitaire

The most common and classic ring setting is called a prong setting. A prong is a little metal claw that grips the diamond tightly, holding it in place. Prongs can be rounded, pointed, flat, or V-shaped (the latter being the most common for princess-cut diamonds).

Most prong settings feature either four or six prongs with the former you can see more of the diamond, but the latter is more secure. A benefit of this setting is that there is a minimum presence of metal, so that there’s more diamond to see and more light that can pass through the diamond, thus adding to its brilliance.

Halo

he halo setting refers to the placement of diamonds or other gemstones in a concentric circle or square around a center stone. The halo setting makes the center stone appear larger—a great option to boost the appearance of a small diamond—and it increases the overall sparkle of the ring.

A halo setting, then, can be a way to save money on a smaller-carat diamond while not sacrificing the overall appearance of the ring. In addition, adding a halo of colored gemstones or setting the halo diamonds with a different color metal can make for a contrast in colors.

Halos are often paired with pavé bands but could certainly stand on their own with a simple unadorned band. And as the name implies, a double halo setting consists of two concentric circles of gemstones that encircle the center stone.

Pave

The pavé setting, pronounced “pa-vay,” comes from the French word “to pave,” as in paved with diamonds. By closely setting small diamonds together with minimal visibility of the tiny metal beads or prongs holding the stones in place, the effect is one of continuous sparkle.

The jeweler typically drills holes into the ring, carefully places the diamonds into the holes, and finally forms tiny beads, or mini-prongs, around each diamond to secure them into the holes.

This setting is also known as a bead setting and in the case of especially small stones, may be called a micro-pavé setting. Diamonds are said to be pavé-set when they are as small as .01-.02 carats and any smaller than that would be called micro-pavé.

Channel

The channel setting is a secure way to set smaller diamonds in a row into the band of the ring, making a metal channel of sparkling stones flush with the shank.

The diamonds, or other gemstones, are set closely together into the grooves of the channel and decorate the sides of the band or the entire band. This setting is also popular for wedding bands or stackable rings that feature only smaller stones and no center stone.

Since there are no prongs, this setting is also a good option for a snag-free and secure design.

Three-Stone

The three-stone setting is a versatile setting that can be used for engagement, anniversary, or any occasion. The three stones, set closely together, are said to symbolize the couple’s past, present, and future.

These stones can either be all the same size or, as is often the case, the center stone is larger than the two side stones. The most popular diamond shapes for this setting are the round brilliant cut and the princess cut.

It’s possible to personalize this setting with colored sidestones, such as sapphires, rubies, emeralds (see photo below), or other birthstones.

Bezel

The bezel setting is the second most popular ring setting due to its modern look and suitability for an active lifestyle. Instead of holding the diamond with prongs, the bezel setting encircles the diamond, or center stone, with a thin metal rim custom-made to hold the stone tightly in place.

A bezel setting can be a full or partial setting: a full bezel completely surrounds the diamond whereas a partial bezel leaves the sides open. It’s a great choice for nurses, teachers, and others looking for a ring that won’t snag and will adequately protect the diamond.

Vintage

Many of the antique/vintage styles are designed to fit specific time periods of jewelry fashion, such as Art Deco, Edwardian and Victorian era styles. Often these rings feature intricate detail work such as filigree and milgrain.

Filigree is a kind of delicate metalwork that solders together tiny metal beads or twisted threads of metal to the surface of the jewel. And milgrain engraving is a type of embellishment added to antique style rings to give them that “antique” look of tiny balls of metal decorating the sides of the band and the crown of the ring.

Cathedral

The cathedral setting is one of the most elegant and classic engagement ring settings. Similar to the graceful arches of a cathedral, this ring setting uses arches of metal to hold the diamond or other gemstone.

The cathedral may be set with prongs, bezel or tension setting since the defining characteristic of this ring is not how the diamond is held but rather how it is mounted with arches above the rest of the shank.

The arches can add extra height and make the center stone appear larger they can also add cost-saving style for less money than adding more diamonds.

Tension

A popular engagement ring style is to mimic a tension style setting (like you see above), but in fact the diamond or gemstone is set in the band, typically as a bezel setting.

Learn the Five C'S

You traditionally hear of the 4Cs in choosing diamonds. But at Bashford Jewelry, we are advocates of 5: Cut, Color, Clarity, Carat, and Conflict Free. The combination of the 5Cs determines the quality, beauty, and value of your diamond.

CUT

The cut of a diamond refers to how it is made. This impacts the diamond’s quality and brilliance. (Cut in this sense should not be confused with the shape which is sometimes referred to as cut [https://bashfordjewelry.com/pages/education Engagement Rings] , e.g., princess cut). Diamonds are prisms that reflect light. The sparkle that you have come to expect from diamonds will not be visible if the diamond was not formed (cut) properly. You want an ideal cut that best reflects light and makes the diamond seem alive.

COLOR

From colorless to light yellow or brown, the color of a diamond will affect its grade. With a grading from D to X, with D being the clearest and most expensive, color is one of the most visible aspects of a diamond. Clear diamonds are the most popular but there are also rare diamonds with strong colors such as pink and canary which are highly prized.

CLARITY

This C is all about the number of inclusions (imperfections) in the diamond – the fewer of these there are, the higher the grade of the diamond. Most diamonds have some form of inclusion, some of which are not visible to the naked eye. The fewer flaws a diamond has, the more beautiful and valuable it is.

CARAT

This is related to the weight and size of the diamond. However, bigger is not always better. A large diamond that is badly cut, highly imperfect and outside the ideal color band of D-F, will not be as valuable as a small diamond that meets all the other criteria.

CONFLICT-FREE

How ethically sourced are your diamonds? Widely known as ‘blood diamonds’, conflict diamonds are riddled in human rights abuse and funding rebels who overthrow legitimate governments. Conflict-free diamonds are extracted with minimal environmental impact, cut and polished responsibly, employees in the industry are paid fair wages, and the industry is governed by strict regulations.

Newly mined diamonds from the Canadian arctic are some of the few diamonds that best meet these criteria. Bashford Jewelry exclusively sources our diamonds from the Canadian arctic. Feel confident that there is no blood on your diamond purchases through Bashford Jewelry.

Further, properly certified diamonds ensure that your diamonds meet the requirements of the 5 Cs. Bashford Jewelry only uses CanadaMark™ certified diamonds and Gemological Institute of America (GIA)

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	+	Design your Dream Diamond Engagement Ring In 3 Easy Steps with our

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	+
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	+	engagement ring that you designed and had created just for him or her? A diamond
	+	engagement ring is a purchase of a lifetime to symbolize your love. And, you can
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	+	Step 1. Choose your diamond
	+	Choosing the diamond is always exciting. But, before you click on any, just learn
	+	about the shapes and the 5 Cs of diamond buying – the cut, carat, clarity, color, and
	+	conflict-free.
	+	First, you need to decide on the shape of the diamond you want to grace the
	+	engagement ring. You have a variety of conflict-free diamond options to suit your
	+	style preferences including:
	+	 Round diamonds
	+	 Princess cut diamonds
	+	 Oval shape
	+	 Cushion
	+	 Pear
	+	 Emerald
	+	The shape your choose can then be further tailored by the 5 Cs.
	+	Now on to the five Cs. [https://bashfordjewelry.com Engagement Rings]
	+	Cut: A diamond’s polish, symmetry, and proportions are referred to as the cut. Cut
	+	determines the beauty of the diamond. If the diamond is not fashioned properly by
	+	the cutter, the balance and brilliance of the diamond can be off. Cut is measured
	+	from fair to super ideal.
	+	Carat: The weight of the diamond is measured in carats. The value of the diamond
	+	increases with carat size. Diamonds are also typically priced per carat.
	+	Clarity: Every diamond has a few small imperfections inside (inclusions) or on the
	+	surface (blemishes). The fewer the imperfections, the higher the value because the
	+	diamond will have a better brilliance. Clarity is graded from the best - FL (flawless) –
	+
	+	to the lowest grade - I3 (inclusions can be seen by the naked eye). You can choose
	+	between FL to S12 as we don’t sell I3 graded diamonds at Bashford.
	+	Color: Color is used for white diamonds and this is graded from D to J with D being
	+	the best quality – colorless. So, the less color in the body of a white diamond, the
	+	better the true color will reflect and the higher the value of that diamond.
	+	Conflict-free: This refers to diamonds that have not been used to fund rebel wars,
	+	human rights abuses, and for us, have not done lasting damage to the environment.
	+	As an eco-friendly online jewelry store, we use only conflict-free diamonds
	+	sourced from diamond mines in Canada in our rings.
	+	Step 2. Select your setting
	+	The setting relates to how you want the diamond secured to the ring. For example,
	+	the prong setting will give a diamond more prominence while reducing the emphasis
	+	on the metal. On the other hand, the halo setting can help to create the illusion of a
	+	larger center diamond for a more dramatic effect.
	+	You have several settings to choose from:
	+	 Solitaire
	+	 Halo Style
	+	 Pave
	+	 Channel Set
	+	 Vintage
	+	 Non-traditional
	+	 Bridal-set
	+	You can use the ring builder to see how the different diamond shapes will look in the
	+	various settings to find the one you like the most.
	+	Choose your ring band type/color
	+	Choosing the band of your ring is based on the wearer’s preferred styles. You have
	+	options from white gold, yellow gold, rose gold, platinum, and palladium. Because
	+	Bashford Jewelry is an eco-friendly, ethical jewelry company, we use high-quality,
	+	certified recycled precious metals to make the bands of our jewelry.
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	+	Once you complete your diamond ring, you leave the rest to us to craft a ring sized
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	+	doing is crafting a ring based on your specifications, so that you can present your
	+	partner with a unique, ethically-sourced engagement ring.
	+	Diamond Grading Report – One thing to note with your online ring purchase
	+	Make sure you can get a diamond report. At Bashford, our buyers can opt for
	+	diamond reports from any or all of the following grading institutes: Gemological
	+	Institute of America (GIA), European Gemological Laboratory (EGL), or American
	+	Gem Society (AGS). GIA is a for-profit company while AGS and GIA are non-profit
	+	organizations. You should note that these organizations use different grading
	+	standards, so the reports will differ.
	+
	+	Plus, you can also get a CanadaMark from Bashford Jewelry report to certify the
	+	origin of the diamond to ensure that you are truly getting an ethically-sourced
	+	diamond engagement ring.
	+	Ready to start building your diamond engagement ring?
	+	The Bashford Jewelry ring builder gives you options to choose from when designing
	+	the right ring within your budget.
	+	So, start designing and let us help you create your own engagement ring. Make your
	+	dream a reality with our easy online ring builder.

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−	~~Engagement Ring Guide~~

−	~~We’ve put together the ultimate guide to help you purchase the perfect engagement ring for you!~~
−
−	~~Setting Your Budget~~
−
−	For a purchase that will last a lifetime, there are important considerations to make. For the best value, choose a budget that’s right for you and start with a ring style. Then devote the remainder to a beautiful, conflict-free and certified diamond.
−
−	~~Engagement Ring Settings and Styles~~
−
−	~~Solitaire~~
−
−	The most common and classic ring setting is called a prong setting. A prong is a little metal claw that grips the diamond tightly, holding it in place. Prongs can be rounded, pointed, flat, or V-shaped (the latter being the most common for princess-cut diamonds).
−
−	Most prong settings feature either four or six prongs with the former you can see more of the diamond, but the latter is more secure. A benefit of this setting is that there is a minimum presence of metal, so that there’s more diamond to see and more light that can pass through the diamond, thus adding to its brilliance.
−
−	~~Halo~~
−
−	he halo setting refers to the placement of diamonds or other gemstones in a concentric circle or square around a center stone. The halo setting makes the center stone appear larger—a great option to boost the appearance of a small diamond—and it increases the overall sparkle of the ring.
−
−	A halo setting, then, can be a way to save money on a smaller-carat diamond while not sacrificing the overall appearance of the ring. In addition, adding a halo of colored gemstones or setting the halo diamonds with a different color metal can make for a contrast in colors.
−
−	Halos are often paired with pavé bands but could certainly stand on their own with a simple unadorned band. And as the name implies, a double halo setting consists of two concentric circles of gemstones that encircle the center stone.
−
−	~~Pave~~
−
−	The pavé setting, pronounced “pa-vay,” comes from the French word “to pave,” as in paved with diamonds. By closely setting small diamonds together with minimal visibility of the tiny metal beads or prongs holding the stones in place, the effect is one of continuous sparkle.
−
−	~~The jeweler typically drills holes into the ring, carefully places the diamonds into the holes, and finally forms tiny beads, or mini-prongs, around each diamond to secure them into the holes.~~
−
−	This setting is also known as a bead setting and in the case of especially small stones, may be called a micro-pavé setting. Diamonds are said to be pavé-set when they are as small as .01-.02 carats and any smaller than that would be called micro-pavé.
−
−	~~Channel~~
−
−	~~The channel setting is a secure way to set smaller diamonds in a row into the band of the ring, making a metal channel of sparkling stones flush with the shank.~~
−
−	The diamonds, or other gemstones, are set closely together into the grooves of the channel and decorate the sides of the band or the entire band. This setting is also popular for wedding bands or stackable rings that feature only smaller stones and no center stone.
−
−	~~Since there are no prongs, this setting is also a good option for a snag-free and secure design.~~
−
−	~~Three-Stone~~
−
−	The three-stone setting is a versatile setting that can be used for engagement, anniversary, or any occasion. The three stones, set closely together, are said to symbolize the couple’s past, present, and future.
−
−	These stones can either be all the same size or, as is often the case, the center stone is larger than the two side stones. The most popular diamond shapes for this setting are the round brilliant cut and the princess cut.
−
−	~~It’s possible to personalize this setting with colored sidestones, such as sapphires, rubies, emeralds (see photo below), or other birthstones.~~
−
−	~~Bezel~~
−
−	The bezel setting is the second most popular ring setting due to its modern look and suitability for an active lifestyle. Instead of holding the diamond with prongs, the bezel setting encircles the diamond, or center stone, with a thin metal rim custom-made to hold the stone tightly in place.
−
−	A bezel setting can be a full or partial setting: a full bezel completely surrounds the diamond whereas a partial bezel leaves the sides open. It’s a great choice for nurses, teachers, and others looking for a ring that won’t snag and will adequately protect the diamond.
−
−	~~Vintage~~
−
−	Many of the antique/vintage styles are designed to fit specific time periods of jewelry fashion, such as Art Deco, Edwardian and Victorian era styles. Often these rings feature intricate detail work such as filigree and milgrain.
−
−	Filigree is a kind of delicate metalwork that solders together tiny metal beads or twisted threads of metal to the surface of the jewel. And milgrain engraving is a type of embellishment added to antique style rings to give them that “antique” look of tiny balls of metal decorating the sides of the band and the crown of the ring.
−
−	~~Cathedral~~
−
−	The cathedral setting is one of the most elegant and classic engagement ring settings. Similar to the graceful arches of a cathedral, this ring setting uses arches of metal to hold the diamond or other gemstone.
−
−	The cathedral may be set with prongs, bezel or tension setting since the defining characteristic of this ring is not how the diamond is held but rather how it is mounted with arches above the rest of the shank.
−
−	~~The arches can add extra height and make the center stone appear larger they can also add cost-saving style for less money than adding more diamonds.~~
−
−	~~Tension~~
−
−	~~A popular engagement ring style is to mimic a tension style setting (like you see above), but in fact the diamond or gemstone is set in the band, typically as a bezel setting.~~
−
−	~~Learn the Five C'S~~
−
−	You traditionally hear of the 4Cs in choosing diamonds. But at Bashford Jewelry, we are advocates of 5: Cut, Color, Clarity, Carat, and Conflict Free. The combination of the 5Cs determines the quality, beauty, and value of your diamond.
−
−	~~CUT~~
−
−	The cut of a diamond refers to how it is made. This impacts the diamond’s quality and brilliance. (Cut in this sense should not be confused with the shape which is sometimes referred to as cut [https://bashfordjewelry.com/pages/education Engagement Rings] , e.g., princess cut). Diamonds are prisms that reflect light. The sparkle that you have come to expect from diamonds will not be visible if the diamond was not formed (cut) properly. You want an ideal cut that best reflects light and makes the diamond seem alive.
−
−
−
−	~~COLOR~~
−
−	From colorless to light yellow or brown, the color of a diamond will affect its grade. With a grading from D to X, with D being the clearest and most expensive, color is one of the most visible aspects of a diamond. Clear diamonds are the most popular but there are also rare diamonds with strong colors such as pink and canary which are highly prized.
−
−	~~CLARITY~~
−
−	This C is all about the number of inclusions (imperfections) in the diamond – the fewer of these there are, the higher the grade of the diamond. Most diamonds have some form of inclusion, some of which are not visible to the naked eye. The fewer flaws a diamond has, the more beautiful and valuable it is.
−
−	~~CARAT~~
−
−	This is related to the weight and size of the diamond. However, bigger is not always better. A large diamond that is badly cut, highly imperfect and outside the ideal color band of D-F, will not be as valuable as a small diamond that meets all the other criteria.
−
−	~~CONFLICT-FREE~~
−
−	How ethically sourced are your diamonds? Widely known as ‘blood diamonds’, conflict diamonds are riddled in human rights abuse and funding rebels who overthrow legitimate governments. Conflict-free diamonds are extracted with minimal environmental impact, cut and polished responsibly, employees in the industry are paid fair wages, and the industry is governed by strict regulations.
−
−	Newly mined diamonds from the Canadian arctic are some of the few diamonds that best meet these criteria. Bashford Jewelry exclusively sources our diamonds from the Canadian arctic. Feel confident that there is no blood on your diamond purchases through Bashford Jewelry.
−
−	~~Further, properly certified diamonds ensure that your diamonds meet the requirements of the 5 Cs. Bashford Jewelry only uses CanadaMark™ certified diamonds and Gemological Institute of America (GIA)~~