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21 Things Women Should Know About Wedding Rings

1. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) established the 4C grading system for judging diamonds. The 4 C's are cut, clarity, color, and carat.

2. The cut refers to the shape of the stone.

3. Every diamond contains natural flaws. Clarity is the degree to which a stone approaches flawlessness.

4. Color is rated on a graded scale, ranging from colorless to light yellow. Most diamonds contain slight traces of yellow or brown.

5. The carat is the unit of measurement for a diamond's weight.

6. Educate yourself about diamonds and go to a reputable jeweler.

7. To choose the best carat weight of diamond, consider her style, the size of her finger, the size of your setting, and your budget.

8. The Asscher and the Cushion are the most popular cuts for wedding rings.

9. The classic engagement ring is composed of two parts: a diamond and a setting.

10. A diamond certificate is a report created by a team of gemologists. A completed certificate includes an analysis of the diamond's dimensions, clarity, color, polish, symmetry, and other characteristics.

11. Diamonds are the hardest substance on earth. They are uniquely resistant to damage by heat or scratching, and can be cut or polished only by another diamond.

12. You can use dish soap and warm water to clean your diamond by hand. Gentle scrubbing with a soft brush should loosen most dirt. It is advised you ask your jeweler the best way to clean your ring.

13. Don't wash your diamond ring over an open drain.

14. Once a year, take your ring to a jeweler to have your diamond cleaned and have the security of the setting checked.

15. It is a good idea to take off your rings before doing dishes to avoid chipping your stones.

16. If you hear rattling, take your ring to the jeweler ASAP. This means that something is loose.

17. 18K Gold is a popular choice in diamond wedding rings. 18K gold is the softest and most pure of all the gold. It is the most expensive.

18. The majority of all wedding rings are made with 14K gold. It is the preferred choice of jewelers.

19. If you don't want a diamond, jewelers say sapphires, rubies and emeralds are all great alternatives.

20. Don't buy a wedding ring on the internet. Reputable jewelers say it's too risky. You don't know what you're getting.

Find out more about deBoulle Diamond & Jewelry.
Get more diamond information from the Gemological Institute of America.
Find jewelry for any occasion at Blue Nile.

(The Wedding Book)