Fashion is important to every woman, from clothing to hair, makeup, and accessories. That applies to diamond engagement rings and wedding rings as well. There are many contemporary styles to choose from. Choosing the right wedding jewelery is a major decision since it represents a loving commitment and will be worn every day for a long, long time.

All About Stones

The first thing we think of when choosing the right diamond ring is the stone. Traditionally stones were colorless or “white”, but diamonds naturally occur in every color of the rainbow. Naturally colored diamonds are beautiful and extremely rare. They have become quite popular lately. Mariah Carey’s huge pink diamond ring was custom created for her. The defunct engagement of Paris to Paris (Hilton and Latsis, respectively) involved a 24-karat canary yellow diamond.

Most diamond wedding rings sport a solitaire and may include smaller stones, such as a row of pave or baguette diamonds as an accent. Three-stone rings have a larger stone in the middle are flanked by two smaller stones on either side. These smaller stones may be the same or a contrasting cut. One of the newest trends doesn’t include a center stone. Instead, narrow pave rings are stacked onto each other.

Round cut diamonds are classic, but there are many other cuts available to make the choice more personal. Emerald cut diamonds are worn by Eva Longoria Parker and Beyonce, while Gwyneth Paltrow and Ashlee Simpson can be seen wearing asscher style rings. Heidi Klum wears a 10-karat cushion cut yellow diamond. The latest trend is the rough diamond ring. Rough diamonds are uncut or unpolished and are most often “conflict free”.

Setting Styles

The basic metals used in setting diamond wedding rings are yellow gold, white gold, and platinum. Since gold is naturally, well, gold colored, a special rhodium plating is applied to the alloy. Platinum is heavy and

long lasting, but it is much more expensive than gold. Its finish is bright white. The latest ring styles use a combination of colors, often two or three to create a unique and stunning effect. Katie Holmes’ ring is a 5-karat diamond set in platinum and rose colored gold.

Choosing the right setting is important because it is the means by which diamonds are displayed. Usually diamond settings are a simple band, sometime adorned with smaller diamonds or other gemstones in a pave or baguette style. Diamonds are most often set in these common styles: prong, channel, or bezel. The look and function will determine which is best. One currently popular style is a bezel set center stone, surrounded by a micro-pave border.

Vintage and vintage-style rings are making a big comeback. Antique and vintage diamond wedding rings can be found at estate sales and on specialty web sites. For an updated look, new stones can be placed in antique settings. Catherine Zeta Jones wears a 10-karat antique diamond ring. The ultimate vintage ring of course, is one from the family. The sentimental value and emphasis on family sends a meaningful message. There is no carbon footprint with a secondhand ring, whether purchased or handed down from a family member.

If you want a vintage style ring without paying the premium price for an antique, vintage-style reproductions are the choice for you. There is a wider selection available and rings are customizable. The most popular vintage styles are Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, and Victorian. These rings reflect unique design and help express the wearer’s personality and style.

Rich Keys writes about fashion and jewelery. Buying your wedding rings is a major decision, and at http://www.diamondgeezer.com you can view a wide range of diamonds and rings online and compare size, quality, color and style before making a decision on what to buy.

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