{"id":23,"date":"2019-04-30T14:39:04","date_gmt":"2019-04-30T14:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/?page_id=23"},"modified":"2019-07-25T18:47:58","modified_gmt":"2019-07-25T18:47:58","slug":"engagement-rings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/?page_id=23","title":{"rendered":"Engagement &#038; Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-gb23-69f5ae131b354\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-gb23-69f5ae131b354-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-gb23-69f5ae131b354-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb23-69f5ae131b354-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-hero panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-gb23-69f5ae131b354-0-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-hero so-widget-sow-hero-default-3b6349c907fe-23 so-widget-fittext-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t data-fit-text-compressor=\"0.85\"\n\t\t>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-base\" style=\"display: none\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-slider-images\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-settings=\"{&quot;pagination&quot;:true,&quot;speed&quot;:800,&quot;timeout&quot;:8000,&quot;paused&quot;:false,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:false,&quot;swipe&quot;:true,&quot;nav_always_show_desktop&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;nav_always_show_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;breakpoint&quot;:&quot;780px&quot;,&quot;unmute&quot;:false,&quot;anchor&quot;:null}\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"min-height: 800px\"\t\t\t\t\tdata-anchor-id=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\t\t<li class=\"sow-slider-image  sow-slider-image-cover\" style=\"visibility: visible;;background-color: #333333\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1> <\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Choose your exquisite diamond with a private appointment<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">[Buttons]<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-overlay sow-slider-image-cover\" style=\"opacity: 0.54;background-image: url(https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Wedding-rings.jpg)\"  ><\/div>\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t<\/ul>\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"sow-slider-pagination\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"0\" aria-label=\"Display slide 1\"><\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slide-nav sow-slide-nav-next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"next\" aria-label=\"Next slide\" data-action=\"next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<em class=\"sow-sld-icon-thin-right\"><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slide-nav sow-slide-nav-prev\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"previous\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\" data-action=\"prev\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<em class=\"sow-sld-icon-thin-left\"><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"pl-gb23-69f5ae131d086\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-gb23-69f5ae131d086-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-gb23-69f5ae131d086-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb23-69f5ae131d086-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Engagement Rings<\/h1>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Choose your beautiful engagement ring discreetly from a great selection of stunningly beautiful rings.\u00a0 From the traditional to the modern and to the alternative, we have lovely designs and unique styles to suit everyone.<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Gentle guidance, patience to allow you plenty of time to make your beautiful choice.<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">With more than 30 years experience, adult children of previous customers return to us for Quality, Style and design in their engagement ring.\u00a0 There is no greater testimonial than the trust and confidence shown by these customers who can see the beautiful ring proudly worn by their mum, as exquisite and sparkling as the day they said &#8220;Yes&#8221;.<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-316 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/55e1d54a4856aa14ea89837cc3202a7f103ad6e15554724e77_1920-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"She said yes, celebrating an engagement\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/55e1d54a4856aa14ea89837cc3202a7f103ad6e15554724e77_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/55e1d54a4856aa14ea89837cc3202a7f103ad6e15554724e77_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/55e1d54a4856aa14ea89837cc3202a7f103ad6e15554724e77_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/55e1d54a4856aa14ea89837cc3202a7f103ad6e15554724e77_1920-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/55e1d54a4856aa14ea89837cc3202a7f103ad6e15554724e77_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">For Gentlemen who want to make a surprise proposal, we offer the gorgeous &#8216;Promise ring&#8217;.\u00a0 These continue to be treasured jewellery into the future, and it allows the bride-to-be to make a personal choice later.<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">At Lowney Jewellers we understand that every bride is special.\u00a0 We have created a calm and relaxing space in which to select the ring of your dreams.\u00a0 We give you undivided attention, listen to what you want and ensure that every couple have a wonderful experience and leave with an amazing engagement ring that they will love for years to come.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"pl-gb23-69f5ae131d753\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-gb23-69f5ae131d753-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-gb23-69f5ae131d753-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb23-69f5ae131d753-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Private Consultation available by appointment.<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">.<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-437 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Engagement-and-wedding-rings-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Engagement and wedding rings\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Engagement-and-wedding-rings-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Engagement-and-wedding-rings-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Engagement-and-wedding-rings-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Engagement-and-wedding-rings-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"pl-gb23-69f5ae131df22\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-gb23-69f5ae131df22-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-gb23-69f5ae131df22-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-gb23-69f5ae131df22-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-gb23-69f5ae131df22-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_video panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div style=\"width:100%;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-23-1\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/youtube\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tXdPlZPI9qM&#038;_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tXdPlZPI9qM\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tXdPlZPI9qM<\/a><\/video><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-gb23-69f5ae131df22-0-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-gb23-69f5ae131df22-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-gb23-69f5ae131df22-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb23-69f5ae131df22-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-gb23-69f5ae131df22-1-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Diamonds are the traditional choice for engagement rings.<\/h1>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Classic and timeless, they are the most popular kind of centre gem, as well as the most durable and lasting.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-gb23-69f5ae131df22-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-gb23-69f5ae131df22-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb23-69f5ae131df22-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-23\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Round-cut-solataire.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Round-cut-solataire.jpg 450w, https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Round-cut-solataire-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" title=\"Round cut solataire\" alt=\"Round cut diamond engagement ring\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-gb23-69f5ae131df22-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb23-69f5ae131df22-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-23\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Emerald-Large-3.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Emerald-Large-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Emerald-Large-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Emerald-Large-3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"Emerald Large 3\" alt=\"Emerald cut engagement ring\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-gb23-69f5ae131df22-2-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb23-69f5ae131df22-2-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-23\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Oval-cut-1.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Oval-cut-1.jpg 450w, https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Oval-cut-1-300x223.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" title=\"Oval cut\" alt=\"oval cut diamond engagement ring\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-gb23-69f5ae131df22-2-3\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb23-69f5ae131df22-2-3-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-23\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cushion-cut-1.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cushion-cut-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cushion-cut-1-300x209.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" title=\"cushion cut\" alt=\"cushion cut diamond engagement ring\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-gb23-69f5ae131df22-2-4\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb23-69f5ae131df22-2-4-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-23\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Princess-cut.jpeg\" width=\"550\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Princess-cut.jpeg 550w, https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Princess-cut-300x244.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" title=\"Princess cut\" alt=\"princess cut diamond engagement ring\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-gb23-69f5ae131df22-2-5\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb23-69f5ae131df22-2-5-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-23\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pear-cut-1.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pear-cut-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pear-cut-1-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowneyjewellers.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pear-cut-1-768x581.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" title=\"Pear cut\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-gb23-69f5ae131df22-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-gb23-69f5ae131df22-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb23-69f5ae131df22-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>SELECT A SHAPE<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>ROUND DIAMONDS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">When selecting a diamond, your first priority is usually to choose a shape. If you\u2019re unsure of what shape to choose, it may be helpful to know this: round diamonds are by far the most popular choice due to their incredible brilliance, fire, and light performance. Round brilliant diamonds make up about three-quarters of all diamond purchases, and offer maximum sparkle.<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>FANCY SHAPES<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Princess diamonds<\/strong> feature an angular, contemporary beauty that looks gorgeous in classic and geometric settings, and are second in popularity, offering the brilliance of a round brilliant diamond at a lower price. <strong>Cushion diamonds<\/strong> are an ideal choice for vintage-inspired settings, and <strong>radiant diamonds<\/strong> are a stunning alternative to princess and cushion diamonds for those preferring a rectangular shape.<strong> Asscher<\/strong> and <strong>emerald<\/strong> diamonds are step-cut, for a sleek, elegant appearance. They emit less fire or sparkle than round diamonds but are more transparent. <strong>Marquise, oval,<\/strong> and <strong>pear<\/strong>-shaped diamonds are more distinctive shapes, and help fingers look long and slender due to their elongated appearance. Heart-shaped diamonds express your sentiment with a flourish and are often favored by die-hard romantics. Marquise or pear-shaped diamonds may appear to be larger, given that more of the stone shows from the top view (looking down on the diamond).<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-gb23-69f5ae131df22-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-gb23-69f5ae131df22-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb23-69f5ae131df22-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-gb23-69f5ae131df22-4-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2 class=\"col-md-12 col-xs-12\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>CHOOSE A SIZE<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n<h2>The final set of considerations involves two main factors: the size of your gem and its quality.<\/h2>\n<h2>When selecting your perfect diamond, determine what is most important to you within your given budget\u00a0 \u00a0\u2013\u00a0 \u00a0size,\u00a0 \u00a0quality,\u00a0 \u00a0or a trade-off between the two.<\/h2>\n<h2>Many people start with size, as this is the most visually apparent aspect of a diamond. Keep in mind that a carat is actually a unit of weight, but it can be used as an approximation for the size of a diamond. You may find the measurements of a diamond another useful indication of the actual dimensions, as seen face up.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-gb23-69f5ae131df22-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-gb23-69f5ae131df22-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb23-69f5ae131df22-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>LEARN ABOUT QUALITY &#8211; THE 4C&#8217;s<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"h3 mt-xs-0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CUT<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2>The most important quality characteristic of a round brilliant diamond is the cut, which impacts the brilliance, fire, and scintillation of the diamond. If the workmanship and cut of a diamond are poor, the diamond will look dull and lifeless. With round brilliant diamonds, the cut is easy to assess because it is formally graded by independent diamond laboratories. For other diamond shapes, the cut is much more subjective. Cut grades, if given, are more arbitrary. For engagement rings, we typically recommend round brilliant diamonds with a cut grade of very good, ideal, or super ideal (also known as hearts and arrows). Choosing a high cut grade maximizes the beauty of a diamond for a given carat weight.<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>COLOUR<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2>The other main quality characteristics to decide are the color and clarity of your diamond. Although individuals vary in their ability to observe color differences, most people prefer a colorless or white diamond, or at least a color that is not very detectable to the untrained eye. With engagement rings, the most common color grade selection for the center diamond is F-H color.<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CLARITY<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2>Clarity is usually the characteristic determined last, given it has the least impact on a diamond\u2019s appearance. Some diamonds graded \u201cSI2\u201d or \u201cSI1\u201d do have visible inclusions, but at Brilliant Earth we will contact you if the diamond you have chosen has an inclusion that we can see with the naked eye. Many Brilliant Earth customers choose the \u201cVS2\u201d or \u201cSI1\u201d clarity grades for the center diamond of their engagement ring. A few customers for whom clarity is important go as high as the \u201cIF\u201d or the \u201cVVS\u201d clarity grades<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CARAT<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2>A diamond&#8217;s cut into consideration as well: a high-carat diamond with a poor cut grade may look smaller, often cut deeper, than a diamond with smaller carat weight and a better cut. 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