Engagement rings have been a tradition in Western culture for hundreds of years, and similar traditions date back even further, all the way to the classical era. The market offers countless choices of diamond engagement rings ranging from pearl rings, to gold or silver rings, to precious or semi-precious gemstone rings. The most popular choice of engagement ring has for decades been the diamond ring. Diamonds are the hardest naturally occurring material on Earth and they are said to “last forever.” Their physical durability makes a diamond ring a favored choice for an engagement ring, as it is thought to represent the permanence of the couple’s love and of their future marriage.
The selection of diamond rings on the market is endless, ranging in style, size, and cost. There are antique diamond rings, diamond solitaire rings, three-stone diamond rings, pave-set diamond rings, diamond white gold rings, fancy colored diamond rings, and the list goes on. The diamonds themselves vary in cut, color, clarity, and carat weight, and they are set in diverse unique arrangements.





