An example of a diamond engagement ring we created using
Mondera Jeweler's excellent mix and match process.

Our tips for choosing the perfect diamond engagement ring

• Once you've decided how much you're going to spend, browse as many online engagement ring stores as you can to get an idea of the diamond engagement rings available in your price range.

• Diamond experts use four factors to describe and classify diamonds, called "The Four Cs" - cut, clarity, color and carat weight. To learn more about these important factors, visit our Diamond Buying Guide.

• The shape and cut of your diamond will determine how your diamond engagement ring will look when it's made up. Traditional shapes like princess-cut and brilliant-cut round diamonds will give your ring an elegant and timeless look that will never date. Or you may choose a more contemporary shape like pear, heart-shaped, emerald or Asscher diamonds.
  
  18k yellow gold diamond engagement ring set with a 1 carat pear-shaped solitaire diamond, available at Blue Nile Jewelers.

• Learn about the different settings for your diamond engagement ring. Depending on the shape of your diamond, and the number of stones you choose, the various settings include solitaire, cathedral setting, prong setting and channel setting.

• Decide whether you like the look of a solitaire diamond, or perhaps a series of diamonds in a channel-set band. Three-stone diamond engagement rings are also popular. The three diamonds symbolize the past, present and future of your relationship, or if you prefer, today, tomorrow and forever.
  
  3-stone platinum diamond engagement ring available at Mondera Jewelers.

• Finally, choose the type of precious metal you desire for the band. Yellow gold in 14k, 18k or 24k is still the most popular option, but many brides nowadays are choosing the purity. strength and luster of platinum. Platinum's fine silver-white tones complement and enhance the brilliance of diamonds. You can learn more about platinum engagement rings by clicking on the link.