Diamond Wedding Sets - Sparkle Makes the Ring

My mother has an absolutely beautiful emerald cut 1.3 carat diamond solitaire that my father gave her as a gift for their 25th wedding anniversary. She wears it on her pinky finger right next to one of the most beautiful full carat, princess cut,18 karat white gold diamond wedding sets ever made. The same one that he presented to her in 1949 when he knelt in front of her and asked for her hand in marriage. I honestly don't think my father had any idea of the amazing ring he had purchased.

Diamond wedding sets widely vary in quality, design and style. When shopping for wedding ring sets, it's always a good idea to know a little about what you're looking for and, at least having an idea of what you want in your rings. Do you want a single stone? Would you like yellow or white gold? It's a good idea to get on line and do some “pre” shopping before you start your search for the perfect ring.

Although the metal choice is generally not what gives diamond wedding sets their value, it's an important aspect of deciding on the look of the rings. There are three metals most commonly used in wedding ring sets, platinum, 14 karat gold, and 18 karat gold. The most popular and least expensive of the metals is 14 karat white or yellow gold. It contains the lowest percentage of actual gold, approximately 60 percent with about 40 percent metal alloy added for strength. 18 karat is a bit pricier, with a 75/25 percent gold to alloy mixture, whereas platinum is the most costly and has the highest percentage of purity, generally 90 to 95 percent pure. All of the metals contribute beautifully to the overall look and style of diamond wedding sets.