There are many pieces of jewelry that people want; there are rings, watches, necklaces, tiaras, bracelets, and earrings. That's not to mention the more unusual forms of jewelry, such as belly-button rings and toe rings. Why then is the diamond ring perhaps the most coveted of all jewelry?
The Easy Answer
The easy answer as to why the diamond ring is so popular is of course because that is the standard type of jewelry used for engagement rings and is even used in wedding bands. Although they come in many different sizes shapes cuts color, clarity and carats, the overall popularity of the diamond rings for engagement purposes is certainly unmatched.
The use of diamonds for engagement rings is partially due to the fact that in addition to being beautiful, diamonds are also the hardest natural substance known to man. This makes them ideal for wearing daily, as they are not likely to break, scratch, mar, or in any other way become damaged.
Diamonds are also used as engagement rings, because of the ability to use them as a status symbol. By flouting a large ring, women and the men engaged in them, are able to demonstrate their wealth. Similar to buying an expensive car, many people may use their engagement rings are to appear well-off.
The More Difficult Answer
Perhaps the less popular answer to the question of why diamond rings are the most coveted of all jewelry is that diamond companies have done particularly well in their ad campaigns for diamond rings, and diamonds in general. Companies like De Beers Group have managed to take diamonds from being a regular gemstone into a symbol of all sorts of things. Some of these things include a symbol of love, a symbol of wealth, and a symbol of good taste.
What to Look For
Whether or not a person is purchasing a diamond ring as a symbol of wealth, or simply to show their affection to another person, there are certain things they should look for. Diamonds are classified using the four C's. These C’s include clarity, cut, carat, and color.
Diamonds of high clarity rating generally have very few flaws in the diamond. A diamond’s cut may sound like it is referring to its shape – that is actually a different subject entirely. A diamond’s cut is judged on how well the diamond was shaped into whatever shape the workman chose. The carat of the diamond is its weight; one carat is equal to 200 milligrams. A diamond’s color is generally sought to be more translucent however, diamonds with a great deal of color are actually more valuable than translucent diamonds.
