Things To Keep In Mind When Shopping For A Heart Engagement Ring

 

It is the heart that represents love. You will find numerous heart-shaped symbols used for depicting love. It is easy to understand why romantic couples prefer to have a heart engagement ring displayed firmly on their finger to declare the union and intention to wed soon. Strangely, investing in a heart-shaped diamond is not too common despite its significance. There are many reasons for it, however. ‘

One of the primary reasons to give up the idea of gifting or wearing a heart diamond on the finger is its price. Apart from being of a fancy cut that needs careful attention to detail and superior craftsmanship, this shape can be achieved to perfection when the original gemstone weights at least half a carat. The unusually large size ups the cost, and the intricate cutting makes it even more pricey. 

No worries! You can choose to have your heart set on a heart-shaped diamond ring for engagement too. However, you would be well-advised to check it carefully before parting with your hard-earned money. 

Here are some salient points that you should be aware of before shopping for the coveted heart engagement ring: -

The outline should mimic the traditional shape of a heart. Do not be convinced to select a diamond that does not resemble a heart at all. Few jewelers try to pass narrow diamonds with pointed lobes or flattened wings as a classic heart. You will be pretty amazed to come across rings resembling an arrowhead rather than a heart. Do you want to go around explaining to people that you are wearing a heart-shaped engagement ring? Do not ever fall for such a trick. 

The best way to determine whether the stone is indeed cut into the shape of a heart would be to draw an imaginary line down its middle. Both the halves should match perfectly. You must make sure to check the uniformity of size and shape on either side of the dividing line.

A good symmetrical heart diamond should be of 1:1 - 1:1.2 length-to-width ratio. 

It is easy to get misled with asymmetrical diamonds. They can be of different ratios altogether with misshapen wings and no distinct central point. 

Some of the other aspects that you need to focus on include the following: -

Clarity- Heart-shaped diamonds have to be of good clarity. While your first instinct would be to note its shape, you may try to put it up to the level of your eye and see whether it is clear or not. Signs of any inclusions will provide you with the fact that such a diamond will not help your investment. Impurities within the diamond, whether it is heart-shaped or any other diamond shape reduce its value but even mar its beauty with durability compromised to a great extent. 

Setting- It is best to go for a simple setting when you fancy a heart engagement ring. Opt for a classic solitaire setting or create a beautiful effect by choosing a sophisticated halo design with tiny micro pave accent diamonds tracing the outline of the diamond. 

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