MARTIN & CO A CHRISTMAS ENGAGEMENT
Planning to pop the question over the festive period? You’ll need a ring… Here’s how to choose the best diamond ring, whatever your budget
30
Christmas is one of the most popular times for marriage proposals and, after such a challenging year, there’s no reason to think that 2020 will be any different. After all, if you got through lockdown together…
Of course, at the heart of every proposal is the ring. But if finding the right partner took a while, tracking down the perfect ring can be even trickier. Luckily, if you’re looking for a diamond ring, you only have to remember the four Cs of cut; colour; clarity; and carat.
THE FOUR CS
The cut, surprisingly, doesn’t refer to the shape. It’s about the symmetry, proportions, the thickness around the edge of the diamond and the final polish. The better the cut, the livelier and brighter the diamond. For colour, get the best you can afford. Anything from D-G is recommended as the diamond will still look white.
Clarity though is not as important as some people think. Above an SI (slightly included) on the GIA grading scale represents a good quality diamond. The weight of the diamond is measured in carats and may also be referred to as points (with 100 points in 1 carat). If you were on a tighter budget but wanted a large diamond, you could choose an 80 or 90 point diamond which would be less expensive without losing too much of the visual size.
After the four Cs, you just need to think about shape. Round brilliants are the most popular as they have more facets and, therefore, they have better scintillation than other cuts of diamonds. Another good option is a princess cut (square) for something a little different.
YOUR CHOICE
If it all still seems a touch bewildering, come along to Martin & Co – a fifth-generation family jewellery business based in the centre of Cheltenham. With a large selection of diamond rings in stock from halo, to solitaire and trilogy, the team can help you choose a style, whether you’d like your ring made in yellow gold or platinum. We can even create bespoke designs and resize your own rings too. And to help the engagement party go off with a pop, every ring comes with a complimentary bottle of champagne.
If you can’t come and see our friendly and knowledgeable team instore, you can always browse our diamond rings online at
martin-and-co.com.
LIVE24-SEVEN.COM
FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUT Y MAR T IN & CO
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92
