Men's diamond rings: types, rules for choosing and wearing

A men's ring with a diamond is a respectable and status accessory that unobtrusively indicates the special social and financial position of its owner. Fashionable jewelry houses annually release thousands of collections of men's jewelry with clear and colored diamonds. Consider what types of rings with these precious stones are popular with modern men, how to choose and wear such a luxurious and expensive piece of jewelry.

A gold ring set with a diamond is considered a classic piece of jewelry in the world of jewelry. Designers tirelessly experiment with the look, décor and shape of these exquisite pieces, giving them ever more original features and details.

Jewelers claim that it is the silvery-white metal that allows you to maximize the beauty of the stone... The average weight of a classic product can vary from 5 to 9 grams. In this case, the width of the rim can reach 1 centimeter or more.

A men's ring with a diamond differs from a woman's massiveness, considerable width, simpler and more concise design. The shape of such products is usually characterized by straight lines, clear angles, and pronounced symmetry. The engraving on these jewelry is either absent or located on the inside of the rim.

Most often, the product has a classic D-shaped or quadrangular (less often H-shaped) inner profile. The stone can be located both in the thickness of the metal, and in the frame, framing it in whole or in part. Full framing is considered to be the most reliable, since it provides for fixing the stone around its entire perimeter. Partial framing implies fixing the stone only at a few points.

Craftsmen rarely decorate such items with intricate patterns, engraving or decorative inserts. It is believed that additional elements distract attention from the central piece of jewelry - the diamond.who is the king of precious stones.

Men's diamond rings differ in the shape and size of the platform - the plate in which the stone is located. Classic products usually have a square, diamond or rectangular platform. Oval and round plates are considered more characteristic of women's rings.

For inlay men's jewelry, jewelers usually use classic transparent diamonds.... Along with such jewelry, luxurious rings inlaid with charcoal black diamonds are also very popular among the representatives of the stronger sex.

All the variety of models of men's rings with diamonds can be conditionally divided into several groups based on the peculiarities of their configuration, design, type of stone cut. Signet rings are the most popular among modern men., which are massive products, the upper part of which is made in the form of a rounded or angular platform.

Another popular type of rings is signet rings... The classic men's ring is a piece of jewelry decorated with a stone. Jewelers distinguish two main components of such a product, namely:

• shank (or rim) - a part of the ring, the inner side of which is in full or partial contact with the finger;
• caste - the apical part used to place and fix the stone.

Depending on the peculiarities of fixing the diamond in the ring, experts distinguish the following types of stone setting:

• claw, in which the stone is held by 4 or 6 teeth;
• deaf (partial or complete) - the stone is held by a strip of metal around the entire perimeter in whole or in part;
• spring - setting, in which the stone is fixed by squeezing between two parts of the ring;
• solitaire - provides for fixing the diamond with prongs or rims;
• channel - setting, in which small stones are fixed in the grooves or channel in the rim of the ring.

A separate category is represented by wedding men's rings with diamonds. These symbolic decorations are usually paired, visually similar to each other. However, a product intended for a man (spouse) almost always differs from a woman's in larger size, massive and angular shape.

Diamonds used to decorate men's rings differ in the type of their cut, which determines the intensity of the stone's radiance. The most common are men's rings with round diamonds, providing maximum brilliance of stones.

The second most popular type of cut is called "Princess". With this cut, the stone has a square or rectangular shape with well-defined angles. Angular cut diamonds are characterized by a particularly delicate play of light, under the flow of which they sparkle with multi-colored sparks.

Emerald is considered a very restrained and elegant type of cut. A diamond cut in this way has the shape of a regular octagon with rounded corners. Rings with such stones are very popular among respectable men of mature and old age.

Not inferior to this type of stone processing and cutting "Radiant"... Stones cut in this way have a quadrangular shape with an octagonal outline.

A diamond ring can be worn on any hand and on almost any finger (except for the thumbs). Many jewelers recommend wearing such a piece of jewelry on the right hand - for right-handers and on the left - for left-handers. This recommendation is due to the fact that with the constant movement of the brush (gesturing), the gem will be able to fully reveal its beauty, shimmering with all the colors of the rainbow in the stream of light.

The rules of etiquette prescribe to wear such a ring only with festive and business attire. It is not allowed to combine this sophisticated and noble jewelry with outfits in casual, sports, military or any informal style.

A diamond ring is a noble and independent piece of jewelry. Combining it with other accessories (in particular, with rings) in one look is a sign of bad taste.

Also, etiquette experts do not recommend wearing a diamond ring every day. It is better to resort to wearing this jewelry on special, solemn occasions. In some everyday situations, this expensive accessory can look extremely inappropriate.

When choosing a men's diamond ring, one should take into account the physiological features of the structure of the hand and fingers. For owners of short fingers and wide brushes, stylists recommend giving preference to massive seals made of white or yellow gold. Holders of aristocratic narrow brushes and thin fingers are more suitable for graceful rings decorated with diamonds in a claw or rim setting.

For men of mature age, diamond rings made in a minimalist or classic style will look appropriate. An original ring with a diamond fixed with a two-pin spring setting will successfully fit into the image of a young business man.

When choosing jewelry with a precious stone, special attention should be paid to the type of setting. Not only the reliability of the stone fixing depends on this criterion, but also the technique of further care of the product. So, the most reliable is a deaf and complete setting of the stone, in which it is firmly fixed along its entire perimeter.

The claw setting is less reliable, in which the diamond is held by only a few "paws". In addition, it is much more difficult to clean a prong-set diamond ring from dirt.

When buying a diamond ring from unreliable sellers, the risk of acquiring a good quality fake, in which cubic zirconia or a piece of glass is used instead of a diamond, increases many times.

A piece with a genuine diamond is accompanied by a special tag, which must be filled in according to the current standard. It must indicate the name and article of the product, its size and weight, as well as the type and sample of the metal. Besides, the tag should contain the following information about the stone itself: its name (diamond) and characteristics - color, clarity, total weight, shape and cut quality.

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