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Aquamarine Rings at The Diamond Store

Some people believe that the month in which you were born can tell you an awful lot about your characteristics and your personality.

And if you were born in March, then your birthstone is the aquamarine, which is pale green or sky blue in colour. The darker blue stones are considered more valuable.

Aquamarine birthstone rings make an excellent gift for someone who was born in the month of March. The stone is associated with faithfulness, courage and friendship, so aquamarine birthstone rings can really represent the wearer’s characteristics.

The beautiful colour of the traditional birthstone looks subtle and elegant in a ring and the stone is even said to have healing properties. Aquamarine birthstone rings are said to be effective for throat problems and stress related illnesses.

The word aquamarine derives from the Latin words for water and sea, so some even believe that aquamarine birthstone rings are more powerful when immersed in water.

Whatever the truth about aquamarine birthstone rings, they are certainly a beautiful and thoughtful gift for anyone who was born in the month of March.

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Multi stone rings have always been a beautiful choice for an engagement ring especially if it contains rubies and diamonds. One of the many benefits from choosing one of these types of rings is that you are not limited to how many precious stones you have on your ring.

You can choose from a three stone ring with two diamonds and a large ruby in the centre, or a full eternity ring with alternate rubies and diamonds throughout. With a wide array of ruby and diamond engagement rings that are made from gold, white gold, palladium or platinum. You are sure to be able to find the right ring for you whatever your budget.

When it comes to choosing you ruby diamond engagement ring you must check the rubies and diamonds properly and ensure that they come with a certificate of authentication. It is worth shopping around to make sure you find the best quality gemstones for your engagement ring as they will only increase in value over time if they are of a good clarity and carat.

Your fiancé is sure to say yes when you propose with a beautiful ruby diamond engagement ring chosen just for her.

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There are a number of different ways to set a precious stone into an engagement ring, however the most popular on the market today are the prong, pave and channel settings. When you are going to purchase your engagement ring it is essential that you know which setting you are looking for.

Prong setting or as they are more commonly know the ‘claw’ setting it one of the most popular setting used today for engagement rings or any type of jewellery that is containing a precious stone. This setting is predominantly used to set solitaire diamonds onto an engagement ring. Essentially the prongs provide a basket for the diamond to sit in as well as elevating the diamond up slightly to ensure that it is surrounded with light so the diamond sparkles.

Pave setting is made up of lots of small precious stones, more often than not diamonds which are set closely together on the top of the ring band. The stones are separately held into place with a small amount of setting metal which is shaped like a small bead and is very discreet. This is to achieve a continuous uninterrupted line of diamonds.

Channel setting this is the most popular setting when you are looking to purchase wedding jewellery, but it can also be found on eternity rings. The precious stones are set into a ‘channel’ of metal which gives the appearance of a continuous flow of gemstones. This setting can be mixed with the prong setting so a larger diamond can be set into the middle of the ring achieving an extremely glamorous and sophisticated look.

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In an age of celebrity weddings, big engagement rings have really increased in popularity.

But while you may not be able to splash quite as much cash as the likes of David Beckham or Wayne Rooney, there are still a wide range of big engagement rings available.

Although when shopping for engagement rings, you should normally consider the four Cs; colour, clarity, cut and carat, if your future wife thinks that bigger is better, then there’s only one C that matters; the carat.

And forget a one carat ring, nowadays, only two and three carats will do when it comes to big engagement rings.

But the cost of big engagement rings may not be as much as you first think. There are a few ways to achieve a larger looking diamond without paying the price. For example, by choosing an oval or marquise shaped diamond as these are longer and therefore appear bigger. You can also opt for accent stones surrounding the diamond, to really emphasise your big rock.

Once that engagement ring is on her finger, she will be attracting an awful lot of attention. She may even make some of those celebrities jealous.

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We’ve all seen the classic diamond engagement ring, but if you’re looking for something a little bit different, then contemporary engagement rings could be the answer.

Contemporary engagement rings can say so much more to your partner and prove to them just how thoughtful you are.

If you do a bit of shopping around, you can find some really unique and contemporary engagement rings in a variety of shapes and stones with some quite extraordinary designs. Some can be quite bold and make a statement, whereas others are simply unusual. In the modern day, when traditional weddings are becoming less popular, contemporary engagement rings can really make a statement.

There are no restrictions when it comes to the design as you can opt for a bespoke ring that will be perfectly matched to you and your partner. The ring can be fine tuned to result in a design which has never been seen before.

Why be restricted by traditional designs, when you can take control and choose something contemporary and stylish?

To make your future bride really blush, step away from the classic diamond engagement rings and consider the contemporary engagement rings to really make a statement.