WEDDING LIFE
GUIDE TO BUYING

ENGAGEMENT
RINGS
ere at Magill’s of London we Clarity – This is essentially how clean the diamond
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understand the importance of choosing is, most diamonds have inclusions in them it’s just
the right engagement ring. It will be how many there are and how visible they are to
the single most important decision in a the eye. The only exception to this is when the
man’s life so we’re here to provide the advice and diamond has been graded at FL this means flawless,
help you will need in order to purchase this most so whereby no imperfections were found in the
treasured piece of jewellery. diamond using a 10x magnification, this could also
be translated as being expensive.
How much should I spend?
This question is often asked by many men that walk Carat – This section is rather easy to determine as if
into Magill’s of London so as a guide we say two the cut, colour and clarity have been discussed then
month’s salary, but really this is determined by what the size of the diamond is effectively defined by the
you are willing and can afford to spend at the time budget. It is also good to remember that the smaller
but remember it will be worn everyday for many the finger is the larger the diamond will appear but
years to come. this also works the other way round.
CHOOSING THE DIAMOND 18ct gold or platinum?
The more common of the metal used for engagement
1. The Shape rings is 18ct gold whether it is yellow or white, but
When it comes to choosing the shape of the as time goes on platinum’s popularity is creeping up
diamond it really does simply come down to as consumers grow aware of the pros and cons of
personal preference, so this is the part when you both metals.
truly need to know your girlfriends style inside and
out. If you are in two minds it could be helpful to 18CT GOLD
ask her close friend for advice or ask her to do
some investigating of their own. Here is a list of the This is the most widely used metal for engagement
most common shapes available; round, princess, rings as it won’t tarnish, rust or corrode and although
emerald, asscher, radiant, cushion, oval, marquise, it’s a strong metal it’s one of the most malleable so
pear and heart; it goes without saying that the round makes it cost effective to work in. 18ct gold is made
is the most popular cut by far. up from 75% gold that is then alloyed with 25%
other metal for yellow gold or 25% white metal for
2. The 4 ʻCsʼ white gold. The one down side with white gold is
The diamond is a complex part of the buying, that it has to be rhodium plated that eventually wears
it is determined by the 4 C’s, cut, colour, clarity off over time but without this the metal looks a dull
and carat weight, these factors all determine the grey colour.
diamonds brilliance and not to mention the price.
PLATINUM
Cut – The cut is equally important if not more when
buying a diamond, as a poor cut can make the Platinum is fast becoming the preferred choice for
stone look dull and lack lustre but an excellent cut engagement rings, it’s the strongest metal available
makes a diamonds brilliance. So a diamond could when making jewellery and it’s naturally white in
have a great colour and clarity but without a very colour. A huge benefit with platinum is that over
good cut it runs the risk of lacking in life and sparkle. years it will not wear away unlike gold, so the ring
will effectively retain its initial shape. As with all
Colour - Here at Magill’s we pride ourselves on good things it comes at a cost that is why platinum
our quality so will only use diamonds ranging is the most expensive and precious metal used in the Magillʼs of London
from colour D (colourless) to H (near colourless) as jewellery trade. 106 High Street, Beckenham
standard. It’s important to get a good colour but Tel: 0208 650 5217
even our lowest grade colour is more than average. And one last bit of advice, good luck!
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