Diamond Rings
Rings are the symbol of your betrothal. Diamond rings feature a diamond, the hardest sustance in existance and the most perfect of gemstones. Traditionally, but not necissarily, worn on the fourth finger of the left hand, the Diamond rings' diamond is cradled in a delicate setting. The setting holds the diamond securely while displaying the diamond in it's best light. The gem stone which encapsulates these qualities is the diamond with its own range of qualities. |
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The choice of
shank style and weight finishes engagement rings as items of beauty and
a symbol of love.There are almost innumerate options for the style of
an Diamond rings
with different shank styles, different shoulders and different Diamond
rings setting styles. There are several different diamond
shapes and then there is the choice of metal; gold, white gold or
platinum.The gem stone which encapsulates these qualities is the diamond with its own range of qualities.
For
the engagement ring this is often a single diamond although it can be
more. The design of a diamond ring starts by the choice of the diamond
in size, quality and number. The design and making of the ring is a
balance of holding the diamond in a manner, which enhances and only
seeing the diamond. It is the balance of a picture and the frame in
which it is shown.
The
design or geometry of the engagement ring overcomes these problems when
correctly made. It may seem an odd concept but all the small shiny
pieces of metal which go to make an engagement ring have some form of
strength. This is either because of their size or what is connected to
them. A round diamond which is set onto a circle of metal to which are
attached 4 claws which secure the diamond, has strength. The diamond is
safe from accidental damage and wear. It looks tidy and pleasing but
the strength is the top ring holding it all together and giving
strength without massive pieces of metal being involved.
The
fully handmade and part handmade method of making engagement rings
involves shaping of the metal, which has been cut to size with a
jewellers saw, in various swage blocks. Usually more cutting and, once
the pieces have been shaped, buffed and polished before they are
assembled with solder. The gold solder is gold and the platinum solder
is platinum, the varied contents of the alloys give several melting
points to aid construction.
