Which is the most perfect diamond he could give me?

You've found the perfect man, now all you need is the perfect diamond.

When the man of your dreams presents you with a diamond, you can be sure his choice is heartfelt. And whichever diamond he gives you, you'll undoubtedly love it because it represents your love for each other. But he'll want it to be the perfect diamond - the one you'd always hoped for - and so will you.

So which is the most perfect diamond he could give you? Without diminishing the romance of the moment, you can help guide his selection. Truth is, he'll probably be grateful, because he certainly doesn't want to disappoint you – after all, a diamond is the ultimate symbol of love and, as you know, a diamond is forever.

Which diamond attributes are the most important?

Before you can guide him or drop the appropriate hints, you'll need to determine which diamond you really want. Which diamond attributes mean the most to you? There are endless choices in terms of diamond shapes and diamond settings. While you may admire a diamond in the jewelry case, it may not be flattering on your hand. For example, if you have a small, delicate hand, a round diamond may look more beautiful than a marquise that covers more of your finger. If the size of the diamond makes a difference to you, then you may prefer a shape that reveals more surface area than depth to maximize the appearance of size.

Think about how the diamond will look with your other jewelry. Does your taste run to the more simple and traditional, or do you prefer more elaborate pieces? And what about the colour of the metal? If you wear predominantly silver jewelry, you'll probably want a platinum or white gold setting. On the other hand, if most of your jewelry is yellow gold, you'll want a 14 karat yellow gold setting for your diamond. Either way, it makes sense to do a little pre-shopping and try on a variety of diamonds in a variety of settings to determine which you prefer.

What other diamond attributes should you look for?

You may have narrowed your choices to a certain diamond shape or a particular style of setting, but to make a wise purchase, you need to know something about diamonds. The measure of a diamond's quality and value are determined by the 4Cs – colour, clarity, cut and carat weight.

The brilliance of your diamond is the key to its beauty, and brilliance has everything to do with colour, clarity and cut. A skilled artisan can maximize the fire, sparkle and brilliance of a diamond by the way he cuts the rough stone. The precision with which each facet is shaped and placed is critical. For more information on beauty and brilliance, click here.

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How to let him know which diamond you are dreaming of.

Once you have a clear idea of the perfect diamond for you , you'll need to find a way to let the man you love know. Some men find it an easy subject to talk about. They may look through magazines with their future brides and talk about the diamonds pictured in advertisements or photographs. They may even suggest visiting a reputable jeweler together to look at diamonds and try different settings. Others, however, find the element of surprise a more romantic approach. If your future husband falls into the latter category, here are some tried and true ways to hint at which diamond you would like.

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