Jared Engagement Rings - That's Jared!

Jared engagement rings are sold at the Jaredshaped just like a heart.o Oval-Similar to the round
Galleria of Jewelry, a distinctive jewelry store thatbrilliant cut, the cut is slightly oval.o Pear-Joins the
offers a wide variety of jewelry, watches, looseform and brilliance of a round stone with the
stones, ring mounts, and services to the public.lengthened sophistication of a marquise. Now you
The first Jared's store was opened in 1993 andwill need to familiarize yourself with the four C's.o
they offer prices from the affordable to the veryCut- refers to the diamond's size and finish and is
luxurious. They have numerous stores across thethe same as the make. The cut of a diamond is a
nation; however the majority of their stores aregauge of the sizing, facet angles and finish.o Color-
located in the eastern United States. Jared Galleriathe color rating is the comparative position of a
of Jewelry is also a proud supporter of Saint Judediamond's body color on a colorless-to-yellow
Children's Research Hospital. In the past eightscale. The top, most striking diamonds are
years, they have donated over ten million dollarscolorless.o Clarity-The diamond's clarity is the
to the foundation.gauge that measures the amount of a diamond
Before you start searching for an engagementthat is without inclusions, extremely minute normal
ring, there are a few things that you need tobirthmarks that are found within most diamonds.o
consider. You will need to know what kind ofCarat- Diamonds are weighed in units called carats.
metal you want for your ring, such as:o YellowA carat is measured in increments called points.
gold-24 karat gold is pure gold with no otherOne carat is equal to 100 points.
alloys. This type of gold is much too soft forA lot of information to take in, but not to worry!
jewelry so there is 18 karat gold (meaning 18Jared's has a fully trained staff to help you
parts gold to 6 parts alloy) or 14 karat gold (mostthrough the entire process. They will help you find
popular for rings because it is 14 parts gold to 10the perfect engagement ring, whether it is
parts other alloy). The alloys used are cooper andtraditional, contemporary, modern, or something
silver.o White gold-comes in 18 karat and 14 karat.that you yourself has designed. They will also go
The alloys used in white gold are copper, nickel,over the various protection plans, cleaning
and zinc.o Platinum-has a similar look to white gold,schedules, guarantees, and warranties that the
however it's most attractive feature is itsstore offers.
durability. It can also develop a patina over time,Jared's website allows you to design your own
some people prefer this look, but if you do not,engagement ring. They have many pre-designed
just have it cleaned to restore its shine.Next yousettings that allow you to place the shape of the
will need to know what type of shape you wantstone you prefer into the setting so that you
for your stone. There are many popular styles.omay get a visual of the end result. You can also
Round Brilliant- the most common classic cut.otake a photograph or other type of picture that
Marquise-A lengthened brilliant-cut stone that has ashows the ring you like. For example if you like
point on each end.o Princess-Usually a four-sidedJacqueline Kennedy's engagement ring, bring them
square to somewhat rectangular brilliant cut.oa picture and they will help you design that ring.
Radiant-Usually a somewhat rectangular to squareNo matter what your heart desires, or what your
diamond.o Emerald-A conventional octagonal cutbudget is, Jared Galleria of Jewelry will be glad to
regularly rectangular.o Asscher-Most often called ahelp you with any questions you have to get you
square emerald cut; this stone is step-cut andthe ring that will make your intended bride happily
square with cut corners.o Heart-Extra fanciful cut,say yes to you.