This can be one of the most frustrating tasks for a man; especially if he is trying to do it without the knowledge of the special person in his life. How do you choose the right design of the ring and how large should the diamond be? Should the gold be white or yellow? Is there any information to help a guy out in this most anxious time of his life? Whether you are the man or the soon to be engaged woman, here are some helpful hints.

One of the first things you should do is research the company you are about to do business with. Find out about past sales and the quality of the merchandise they sell. Also, compare their quality and cost with other reputable companies. http://www.lovetoknow.com/top10/diamond-rings.html is a recommended website with many links to help you make an educated decision.

If you know what to look for in a diamond, you can compare it to the characteristics of the person for whom you are making the purchase. Learning the four “C’s” of a diamond; cut, colour, clarity, and carat weight, will give you insight into the personality the stone. Of the four “C’s”, clarity is what jewelers say gives the stone a personality of its own. They rate the diamond on a scale of imperfect, which has too many flaws, to one with no flaws. Finding the diamond with no flaws is quite rare (less than 1%) but the diamonds with some imperfections is more likely to mimic human qualities.

The brilliance of the diamond comes from the way it reflects light. The stone’s composition plays a huge role in how the diamond is cut. Once the imperfections are noted, a cutter will try to design his cuts to remove the imperfections, and at the same time produce the right angles where the end result is brilliance.

Deciding on the colour of the diamond is also a factor to consider when choosing a stone with the right personality. A clear diamond with no colour gets a “D” rating and is the most valuable. The more color you see, the less perfect the diamond is. Is there a colour that comes to mind when thinking about that special someone? You should be aware of this when looking at diamonds.

The weight or carat weight of a diamond can be confusing because prices can be as much as four times as high for a diamond only twice the size of another. The weight is gauged by the seller and must be disclosed to the consumer. The role it plays in the personality of the diamond is as great as the other three “C’s” unless the stone is of considerable size.