Buying a loose diamond is the first step in creating a one-of-a-kind engagement ring for your soon-to-be fiance. To express the unique union between the two of you, opt for custom made wedding jewelry. By assembling the pieces of the ring, buyers have a much larger selection of options. However, building an engagement will require addition research and an in-depth understanding of the 4Cs (cut, clarity, color and carat). This information will prove extremely valuable when selecting the components of the ring. Building a personalized engagement ring shows creativity and effort, which will further enforce your undying devotion.

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How to Choose a Loose Diamond

Choose a loose diamond based on cut, clarity, color and carat weight. Many of today's brides are opting for princess, pear and solitaire cut diamonds. Educating yourself on the other "C" categories will help you through the buying process and ensure you get your money's worth. To the naked eye many of the C characteristics are unnoticeable. Don't be fooled into buying a J color diamond for the price of a D. By doing your homework up front, you're fiance will certainly be impressed.

After selecting a loose diamond for the center stone, the next step is selecting the band or setting to accompany that stone. Platinum, yellow and white gold are all popular precious metals for wedding bands. Determine which of these metals your bride-to-be is most likely to be happy with and then begin the design process. Jewelry Vortex has solid, plain bands or rings with faint detail and gemstones. Your bride's personality can help determine which of these ring types is most suitable.

Side stones make a nice addition to a solitaire diamond. Adding princess or trillion stones to either side of the center diamond can help showcase the beauty and wealth of the ring. When choosing side stones, be sure to use the same qualification standards you used for the center stone. Purchasing a flawless center stone and then surrounding it with slightly colored, flawed diamonds can take away from the beauty. Also, these side stones do not necessarily have to be diamonds--many women enjoy their center stone flanked by sapphires or rubies.