Engagement and Wedding Rings

This well-illustrated volume covers diamonds, colored gems & pearls. It takes the anxiety out of buying engagement & wedding rings, turning it into the magical & romantic experience it should be. The authors explain the romantic traditions of diamonds & colored gems in engagement & wedding rings through the centuries & offer expert advice on how to make this once-in-a-lifetime purchase a perfect one. Included are all the steps to determining the quality of a diamond or colored gemstone & judging value. Advice on how to design the rings, & lots of illustrations to help.