Selecting the perfect wedding ring

Your wedding ring will sit on your finger forever, a constant reminder of your amazing day. So, it’s important that this ring is perfect for you and will turn heads for years to come.

There are so many different types of cut, colour, clarity and carat to choose from, it can be a daunting task before the big day arrives. Wedding ring specialists and retailers of solitaire engagement rings, Angelic Diamonds, have created a guide to the perfect wedding ring to help you with the decision.

Diamond cut

Arguably the most important factor when choosing a diamond is selecting the cut. This is because the cut has the greatest influence on the diamond’s sparkle, meaning the better the cut, the more the diamond will sparkle on your wedding day.

A diamond might tick all of your boxes in other departments such as clarity and colour, however with a poor cut it can still seem dull.

A diamond’s cut is what determines its sparkle. It’s all down to light performance - so, the perfect ring with an ideal diamond cut will not be too shallow or too deep, and it will allow light to pass through it so that it reflects evenly throughout the diamond.

Clarity

The clarity of your diamond is down to the imperfections or inclusions that are within the diamond. The less inclusions in the ring, the better the clarity, which means your wedding ring will shine bright no matter where you are.

If there are only a few imperfections in your diamond it is unlikely that they will be noticeable. By purchasing an SI (slightly included) quality diamond, you’re able to buy something visually stunning, without having to pay the cost of a diamond that contains no inclusions and no imperfections.

Colour

When looking at a ring, the eye first detects the cut of the diamond and then the colour – therefore it is an important factor to consider.

You don’t have to go over your budget when deciding on colour. Choose a near-colourless diamond grade between G and H to get a colour that won’t be detectable on the day. Colour in diamonds appears as a pale yellow, so if this is evident anywhere in the ring you are thinking about buying, we would recommend avoiding it.

Carat

Many people believe that when talking about the carat, it is talking about the size of the diamond. However, the carat is actually the weight of the diamond and the cut of the ring can change how large the carat weight appears. It’s important to get a good balance between cut and weight so that your ring sits nicely on your finger but also provides you with the sparkle you need.

Some quick suggestions

There are other factors to look out for when deciding on your ring, give yourself plenty of time to find one that is perfect for you and meets all your requirements:

·        If carat weight is important to you, consider a diamond with a good cut, with an SI1-SI2 clarity and an I or J colour grade.

·        Keep in mind that based on the size of your finger, the larger the diamond will appear.

·        Not all ring fittings will fit all diamond carats and shapes, so it’s important to consider what type of diamond shape you’d like before choosing its design.