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Engagement rings and diamonds are typically always considered together, however most people have very little understanding of what makes a diamond a good selection of not. Diamonds in engagement rings or any other type of jewelry are graded on four different aspects or components. These four components include cut, clarity, carat and color.

A key consideration in selecting diamonds for engagement ring settings is how large the diamond is within the setting. Solitaire diamonds that are the only stone on the ring need to be as flawless as possible. Carat, a weight measurement equal to 0.2 grams, will also be important in these stand alone settings.

Color is also important in determining what engagement rings will fit in your budget and style range. The color or colorlessness of a diamond is graded with a letter. G grade diamonds are colorless to the eye and will capture and enhance light once they are cut. Many diamonds may have a very slight tint of yellow, which will make them less expensive, but not necessarily a bad choice. Yellow gold settings are very well matched with very slight yellow colorations in diamonds.

Diamonds for engagement rings should be free from external or internal marks, blemishes or bubble type formations. Inclusions inside the diamond will impact on reflection of light and damages to the surface will likewise detract from the appearance of the gem.

The smaller the diamond the less significant an issue with clarity will be. Diamonds in solitaire style engagement rings should have the best cut, clarity and color since they will be most visible. Smaller diamonds or diamonds in groups are often less problematic even if they aren’t as high on the grading scales.

Engagement rings that feature diamonds with a good cut are going to be more reflective and brilliant than those with a poor cut. Cut is not the same as the shape, rather it refers to the facets and if they are in the right location within the diamond to reflect the light through the gem. Cut is very important in larger, solitaire diamonds and is perhaps the most important factor in choosing the right stone for the setting.

Getting to know a bit about the 4 C’s of diamonds takes just a bit of time and practice. Looking at antique engagement rings is a good way to start, especially if you know what the diamond description is in the ring. This practice will help you in moving forward when shopping for diamonds to put in a setting or in traditional types of engagement rings.

Selecting engagement rings that feature diamonds with the best possible cut, color, clarity and carat takes some time and a lot of learning. Talking with professionals that work with diamonds can help you determine just what to look for in engagement rings and diamonds.