Rings & Things

With this ring...
The third finger of the left hand was traditionally thought to have a vein that went straight to the heart - hence the perfect finger for the wedding ring.

Fascinating Facts
In ancient times a bride wore a ring of hemp or rushes (which had to be replaced frequently!)

The earliest engagement rings were also used as wedding rings, serving to seal the act of sale which transferred ownership of a daughter from father to husband. These rings were usually made of solid gold to prove the groom's worth.

A Girl's Best Friend
There are four factors that determine the quality of a diamond:

Carat - A carat is one-fifth of a gram and a measure of the weight of the diamond.

Clarity - This is the rating of a stone on the basis of naturally occurring blemishes in the form of exterior flaws and interior geological debris. The highest rating of clarity is F1, which is flawless and very rare, and the lowest is imperfect where inclusions are visible to the eye.

Cut - The cut determines the diamond's brilliance. Every diamond is faceted in a series of angled, flat surfaces that reflect light off each other and give the stone its classic 'sparkle'.

Colour - A diamond rated D is clear, colourless and the highest on the scale, with Z being the lowest, containing traces of light yellow, earthy colour.

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